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590 Franklin Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3011340053 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP4
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 82% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 10. In ZIP 11238, 51% of residential buildings hold an A and 10% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations3 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2018-12-10.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

2 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Lead (1) · Noise (1).

Filed construction activity

$10,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (2 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1931)
NoSix or more residential units (4)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)590 FRANKLIN L.P
Head officerVERNETTA NELSON
Managing agentVERNETTA NELSON
Last registered2025-08-19

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$215,000 $96,750
2026$258,000 $116,100
2027$310,000 $139,500

The city's market estimate has risen 44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayNostrand Av — A C · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Franklin Av — C S · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Franklin Av / Atlantic Av — B48 B49 · 250 ft
Citi BikeDean St & Franklin Ave · 200 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Bike facilityPainted bike lane mapped within 75 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School
Middle: Ebbets Field Middle School. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

590 Franklin Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

2 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by VERNETTA NELSON — 2 buildings, 13 units. Grades across the portfolio: A1 · B1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
348 St Marks Avenue BK9 A
590 Franklin Avenue BK4 B

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $166,903 on 2012-01-10 (lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2012-01-10Mortgage $166,903 — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $166,903
2000-01-31Mortgage $37,150 — from NELSON, JANAI; NELSON, VERNETTA to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF NEW YORK FSB $37,150
1994-09-13Mortgage $39,000 — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to OLIN REALTY CORP $39,000
1989-11-20Mortgage $23,000 — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to GENERAL FOOD CR UNION $23,000
1988-09-20Mortgage $120,000 — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to ANCHOR SAVS BANK $120,000
1988-02-23Mortgage $11,450 — from MUHAMMAD, BILAL; MUHAMMAD, IBON to CITIBANK, N.A. $11,450
1987-03-20Mortgage $52,500 — from MUHAMMAD, BILAL; MUHAMMAD, IBON to CITIBANK NA $52,500

Ten-year activity

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2018
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2020
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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201700112
201800538
2019009211
202040116
2021058215
202200224
202300235
202400325
202500426
202600022
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The last 12 months — 3 records

DateRecord
2026-08-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-02-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-02-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2025
2025-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-08-25Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-08-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-06-09HPD class A: (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 HPD
2025-03-01311: Noise — Noise, Other Animals (NR6)
2025-02-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2024
2024-12-18311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2024-11-29HPD class I: §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
2024-08-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-02-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-01-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023
2023-09-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-08-02Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2023-03-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-03-22HPD class A: (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 HPD
2023-02-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2022
2022-08-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-02-24HPD class I: §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
2022-02-24HPD class A: (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 HPD
2022-01-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2021
2021-11-10Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2021-09-01DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-08-13Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2021-06-20311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2021-06-03311: Real Time Enforcement — Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling
2021-06-03ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT ABOVE PREMISES I OBSERVED THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL CONDUIT FOR WIRING AND $1,250
2021-06-03DOB complaint, category ?
2021-06-02311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2021-05-30311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-05-26311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-05-06311: General Construction/Plumbing — Site Conditions Endangering Workers
2021-05-06DOB complaint, category ?
2021-01-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-01-10311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — After Hours Work - Illegal
2021-01-10DOB complaint, category ?
2020
2020-12-15Permit Supported Scaffold — Signed-off
2020-12-15Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2020-10-26Job filed: ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SCAFFOLD PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUP$5,000
2020-10-26Job filed: ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SIDEWALK-SHED PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHA$5,000
2020-04-28311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-02-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2019
2019-12-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-07-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-03-11HPD class A: § 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
2019-03-11HPD class A: § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX ..MI
2019-03-11HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
2019-03-11HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SAFETY CAPS OR COVERS AT ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
2019-03-11HPD class A: § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON
2019-03-11HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SAFETY CAPS OR COVERS AT ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
2019-03-11HPD class A: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
2019-02-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-01-23City emergency repair (HWO): at scuttle hatch, 3rd story scuttle cover: at scuttle cover, remove illegal fastening link chain bolted to scuttle cover$32
2018
2018-12-10HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LINK CHAIN BOLTED TO SCUTTLE COVER AND SCUTTLE LADDER AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
2018-12-09311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-12-09311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-12-09Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-12-09Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-08-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-02-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-02-01Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2017
2017-11-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-04-29311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2016
2016-08-20311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2016-03-25HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2015
2015-10-09HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2015-03-08311: Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
2014
2014-06-26311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2012
2012-03-01Deed — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to 590 FRANKLIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
2012-01-10Mortgage $166,903 — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$166,903
2012-01-10Deed — from 590 FRANKLIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to NELSON, VERNETTA J
2002
2002-01-15Deed — from NELSON, JANAI/TR; NELSON, VERNETTA/TR; VERNETTA NELSON INTERVIVOS TRUSTS to 590 FRANKLIN L.P.
2001
2001-08-23Job filed: MINOR INTERIOR FINISHED WORKS, REPLACE EXISTING OLD BATHROOM FIXTURES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY.$6,000
2001-05-10DOB violation C: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. RENOVATION TO ENTIRE 3RD STORY BATHROOM & KITCHEN. METAL HUNG CEILING FRAMING AT BATHROOM & KITCHEN. M
2001-03-29Mortgage satisfied — from MUHAMMAD, BILAL; MUHAMMAD, IBON to CITIBANK NA
2000
2000-01-31Agreement — from NELSON, VERNETTA; NELSON, JANAI/TR; VERNETTA NELSON INTERVIVOS TRUST to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK
2000-01-31Deed — from NELSON, JANAI/TR; VERNETTA NELSON INTERVIVOS TRUST to NELSON, VERNETTA; VERNETTA NELSON INTERVIVOS TRUST; NELSON, JANAI/TR
2000-01-31Mortgage $37,150 — from NELSON, JANAI; NELSON, VERNETTA to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF NEW YORK FSB$37,150
2000-01-27Mortgage satisfied — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to GENERAL FOODS
2000-01-07Mortgage satisfied — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to OLIN REALTY CORP
1998
1998-01-15Deed — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to VERNETTA NELSON INTERVIVOS TRUST; NELSON, JANAI/TR
1994
1994-09-13Mortgage $39,000 — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to OLIN REALTY CORP$39,000
1989
1989-11-20Mortgage $23,000 — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to GENERAL FOOD CR UNION$23,000
1989-01-24Mortgage satisfied — from MUHAMMAD, IBON; MUHAMMAD, BILAL to CITIBANK NA
1988
1988-09-20Mortgage $120,000 — from NELSON, VERNETTA J to ANCHOR SAVS BANK$120,000
1988-09-20Deed — from MUHAMMAD, IBON; MUHAMMAD, BILAL to NELSON, VERNETTA J
1988-02-23Mortgage $11,450 — from MUHAMMAD, BILAL; MUHAMMAD, IBON to CITIBANK, N.A.$11,450
1987
1987-03-31REL — from CITICORP COMMUNITY DVLP to SHEFFIELD REHABILIT.CORP
1987-03-20Deed — from SHEFFIELD REHAB.CORP to MUHAMMAD, BILAL; MUHAMMAD, IBON
1987-03-20Mortgage $52,500 — from MUHAMMAD, BILAL; MUHAMMAD, IBON to CITIBANK NA$52,500
1972
1972-05-11Mortgage — from SHEFFIELD REHABILITATION CORPN to FIRST NATL CITY BK
1971
1971-02-18RTXL — from SHELRAY INC
1970
1970-10-06Deed — from SHELRAY INC to SHEFFIELD REHABILITATION CORP

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