436 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

436 Franklin Avenue is a 4-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 2005 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, currently owned by Abe Green. The building has experienced recurring plumbing and water-related issues, with the most recent significant problems occurring throughout 2024, including multiple radiator complaints (April 2024, February 2024) and a heavy water leak (February 2024) that was classified as an emergency.

The property has undergone several inspections, most notably in April 2024, which revealed multiple violations including water leak issues in both the public hall and Apartment 1, as well as violations related to ceiling damage and door functionality. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, with no confirmed infestations, it has faced challenges with rodent activity, particularly in 2024 and 2025, with inspections showing consistent reports of rat activity and the need for bait application. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of water-related issues, with similar complaints occurring in 2020 (including slow and heavy leaks) and various door/window problems in 2019.

Recent inspections have also highlighted concerns about the building's overall maintenance, including the need for repairs to ceiling surfaces, doors, and other structural elements. Despite these challenges, many recent complaints have been addressed promptly, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development closing cases without issuing violations. The property's record shows regular bedbug reporting compliance, indicating proactive management in this area, though the building continues to experience periodic rodent control challenges as evidenced by recent inspection results.