Brooklyn · Block 1199 · Lot 5 · 11238

579 Franklin Avenue

4 floors · 4 apartments · 4,400 sq ft · built 1905 · class C3 · owner of record: Phoenix Management Service Corp

59open violations
$41,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
7HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2024-09-30
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 8 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 76 days
Annual

Open violations

ECB / OATH (6) · $41,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
May 14, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE- COMPLAINT MANNER. OBSERVED AT EXP #1 FACADE IN STATE OF DISREPAIR, STUCCO CRACKS AND DELIMITING, CHUCK OF CONCRETE MISSING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS., REPAIR AND/REPLACE
#39188571Y
Jul 22, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Apr 23, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
ATI I OBSERVED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR YARD EXP3 OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING IS FILLED TO APPROX 5FT HIGH WITH COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, THESE CONDITIONS POSE A HAZARD FOR FIRE INSECTS & ANIMALS FOR BOTH T
#39112403Y
Aug 9, 2024
DEFAULT
$3,125
Apr 23, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
ATI I OBSERVED A WOOD STRUCTURE COVERED IN ROOFING FELT THAT HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED IN THE REAR YARD OF THE PROPERTY EXP3 THIS STRUCTURE IS APPROX 10FT HIGH 14FT WIDE & 18FT LONG NO WORK PERMITS ARE ON FILE WITH
#39112402M
Aug 9, 2024
DEFAULT
$6,250
Jul 5, 2023Construction CLASS - 2
F.T. COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING FOR NOTICE OF VIOLATION # 0390813721L NOTED: VIOLATING CONDITION REMAINS THE SAME, COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS ST
#39089708M
Mar 4, 2024
DEFAULT
$10,000
Mar 10, 2023Construction CLASS - 1
A.T.O.I, OBSERVED 4 STORY BUILDING WITH WALK UP APARTMENTS FRONT STEP AND 1ST FLOOR EXTERIOR WALL EXPOSURE #1 IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR STUCCO CRACK AND DELIMITING, CHUNK OF CONCRETE MISSING AT VARIOUS LOCATION A
#39081373N
May 24, 2023
DEFAULT
$6,250
Mar 10, 2023Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY A.T.O.I, OBSERVED 4 STORY BUILDING WITH WALK UP APARTMENTS APPROX. 20 CUBIC YARDS OF COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, STORED IN THE REAR YARD EXPOSURE #3, BLOCKIN
#39081372L
May 24, 2023
DEFAULT
$3,125
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IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 8)
Active
HPD (54) · C 7 · B 32 · A 13
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Nov 29, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 20, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
May 4, 2026A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Aug 7, 2026
Jun 9, 2025A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Sep 12, 2025
Jun 16, 2021CApt 3 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJul 12, 2021
Jun 16, 2021CApt 3 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJul 12, 2021
Jun 2, 2021AApt 3 · § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CERAMIC TILES WITH GROUTED JOINTS/CAULKING SURFACE OF VISIBLE MOLD AT NORTH,EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 5, 2021
May 26, 2021CApt 3 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJun 21, 2021
May 26, 2021CApt 3 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJun 21, 2021
May 7, 2021A§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTEDAug 10, 2021
May 7, 2021A§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYAug 10, 2021
May 7, 2021AApt 3 · § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CERAMIC TILES WITH GROUTED JOINTS/CAULKING SURFACE OF VISIBLE MOLD AT EAST WALL AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 10, 2021
May 7, 2021BApt 3 · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 11, 2021
May 7, 2021BApt 3 · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 11, 2021
Apr 13, 2021BApt 3 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WINDOW FRAME IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHMay 18, 2021
Apr 13, 2021AApt 3 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN GLAZE FINISH AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJul 17, 2021
Apr 2, 2021CApt 3 · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHApr 28, 2021
Apr 1, 2021C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYApr 7, 2021
Apr 1, 2021A§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 5, 2021
Apr 1, 2021A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.Jul 5, 2021
Apr 1, 2021B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH WALL IN THE VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 6, 2021
Apr 1, 2021B§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT EAST AND WEST WALLS IN THE VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 6, 2021
Apr 1, 2021B§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 6, 2021
Apr 1, 2021B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYMay 6, 2021
Apr 1, 2021BApt 3 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMay 6, 2021
Apr 1, 2021A§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTEDJul 5, 2021
Apr 1, 2021A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE SOUTH WALL IN THE VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 5, 2021
Mar 11, 2016BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED. (LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT)Apr 15, 2016
Oct 22, 2013BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED (LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT)Nov 26, 2013
Feb 16, 2011CApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER AND IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYFeb 22, 2011
Feb 16, 2011BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYMar 23, 2011
Feb 16, 2011BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYMar 23, 2011
Feb 16, 2011BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL SWITCH AT THE NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYMar 23, 2011
Aug 16, 2010BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 100 WATTS MINIMUM REQUIREDOct 20, 2010
Aug 28, 2009BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING ,100 WATTS REQUIRED.Oct 2, 2009
Aug 24, 2009BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYSep 28, 2009
Aug 24, 2009BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALLSep 28, 2009
Aug 24, 2009BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYSep 28, 2009
Aug 24, 2009BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES AT THE CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYSep 28, 2009
Aug 24, 2009BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING, WEST WALL, AND SOUTH WALL. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYSep 28, 2009
Aug 24, 2009BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE .. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYSep 28, 2009
Aug 24, 2009BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES AT THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYSep 28, 2009
Aug 24, 2009BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYSep 28, 2009
Aug 24, 2009BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES AT THE CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORYSep 28, 2009
Jul 30, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 3, 2008
Feb 29, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHApr 4, 2008
Feb 29, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHApr 4, 2008
Feb 29, 2008AApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT CLOSET DOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 3, 2008
Feb 29, 2008AApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR FRAME IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 3, 2008
Feb 25, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMar 31, 2008
Feb 25, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMar 31, 2008
Feb 25, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2078-ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE THE UNLAWFUL OCCUPANCY BY MORE THAN TWO ROOMERS, BOARDERS OR LODGERS .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMar 31, 2008
Feb 25, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMar 31, 2008
Feb 25, 2008BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST AND NORTH WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMar 31, 2008

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