793 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

793 Franklin Avenue is a 12-unit, 3-story tenement building located in Crown Heights, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Donovan Martin. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident during 2021 when there were multiple emergency complaints and violations related to these essential services. More recent maintenance concerns emerged in 2025, with complaints about indoor air quality due to construction dust.

The building has documented three complaints about unauthorized construction work in March-April 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate. This follows previous construction-related issues, as evidenced by a Department of Buildings violation in January 2018 regarding an unpermitted boiler installation. The building's maintenance history shows periodic challenges with basic services, including a power outage in early 2024 and elevator issues in 2022.

However, more recent records indicate improvements, with successful rodent inspections passing in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods from 2021 to 2024. While there have been several Housing Maintenance Code violations over the years, particularly in 2021 regarding heat and hot water systems, most of these issues appear to have been addressed promptly. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug and rodent inspection requirements in recent years, suggesting improved pest management practices. (Note: This report is based on available data and does not include current or future conditions beyond October 2023.)