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695 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn — Grade C | OpenStoop

695 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: C (54/100)

Year Built: 1931 · Units: 8

695 Franklin Avenue

C

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C

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

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695 Franklin Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn with 8 residential units. It carries a Grade C health score, indicating moderate building issues, including 5 open Class C violations. Our analysis reviewed 306 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11238)

3,976 buildings in this zip code

8th

Better than 8% of buildings in 11238

Bottom tier

Avg score: 86

WorstBest in 11238

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

67Fair

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

No issues

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

65Fair

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

59Fair

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

70Fair

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 75 violations · Peak: 20 in 2023

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

136

Violations

75

Inspections

32

Compliance

27

Financial

24

Permits

10

Legal

2

Total: 306 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

74

Housing Violations→

(10 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

3.1x neighborhood avg

5

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

3.6x neighborhood avg

0

Building Violations

Department of Buildings code violations

57

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

3.5x neighborhood avg

4

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1931

Built 95 years ago

↑Improving — 1 violations this year vs 15 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Dec 3, 2015

Agreement — $6,746,933

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000429089

Dec 3, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000429085

Dec 3, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000429086

Nov 21, 2000

Agreement

Recorded

Dec 27, 1999

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Dec 27, 1999

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Dec 27, 1999

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Dec 27, 1999

Mortgage — $3,045,129

Recorded

Dec 27, 1999

REL

Recorded

Dec 27, 1999

REL

Recorded

Oct 13, 1998

Agreement

Recorded

Oct 13, 1998

Agreement

Recorded

Aug 28, 1996

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 28, 1996

Agreement

Recorded

Aug 28, 1996

Mortgage — $935,874

Recorded

Aug 28, 1996

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jul 28, 1983

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Oct 7, 1971

Mortgage

Recorded

Oct 7, 1971

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Oct 29, 1970

Deed Transfer

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Mar 6, 2024

Heat and Hot Water — JOHN CROTTY,JOHN WARREN,WFHA BROOKLYN LP

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 6, 2024

Dec 9, 2015

Heat and Hot Water — FRANKLIN AVENUE CLUSTER LP,MARIA ROSADO

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 9, 2015

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $2,318,000 Exemptions: $1,043,100

Owner: UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATIO N

Year Built: 1,931

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 7,020 sqft

Units: 8

Stories: 4

Zoning: R7A

Assessed Value: $1,043,100

Market Value: $2,318,000

Other Events (19)

311 Complaint

Mar 25, 2026• 2 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and observed no criminal violation upon their arrival. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint. If possib

Closed Date: Mar 24, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 24, 2026• 3 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Mar 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 4 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and observed no criminal violation upon their arrival. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint. If possib

Closed Date: Mar 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 22, 2026• 4 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 22, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 18, 2026• 8 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Mar 18, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 17, 2026• 9 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Talking

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Talking

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 17, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 16, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 15, 2026• 11 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 15, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 14, 2026• 13 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 13, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 9, 2026• 17 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 9, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 9, 2026• 18 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 9, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 6, 2026• 20 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 6, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 6, 2026• 20 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and observed no criminal violation upon their arrival. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint. If possib

Closed Date: Mar 6, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 6, 2026• 21 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and observed no criminal violation upon their arrival. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint. If possib

Closed Date: Mar 5, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 5, 2026• 22 days ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 3, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 2, 2026• 24 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and observed no criminal violation upon their arrival. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint. If possib

Closed Date: Mar 2, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 24, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Feb 24, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1931

Total Units

8

Residential Units

8

Building Class

C1

Location

BBL

3012310010

Zipcode

11238

Location

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Property Owner

UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATIO N

Registered owner of 695 Franklin Avenue

Owner Portfolio

22

Buildings

C

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

51

Avg Health

B: 10C: 1D: 6F: 5

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