331 Franklin Avenue, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
BBL 3019540001 (Borough 3, Block 1954, Lot 1) · BIN 3055805 · Last updated: · Prospect Heights · ZIP 11238
Summary · as of November 9, 2026
331 Franklin Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019540001) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1905, on a 2,100 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as HUNT, EMERALD M.. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,073,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation and three open HPD violations. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- HUNT, EMERALD M.
- Building class
- C0 · Three-family walk-up
- Year built · units
- 1905 · 3 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,100 sq ft · R6A
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,073,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3019540001
- BIN
- 3055805
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violationsBIS 0 · DOB NOW safety 0
- 1Active ECB violations
- 3Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “331 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019540001)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/331-franklin-avenue-3019540001. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- HUNT, EMERALD M.The owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1905Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,100 sq ft (20 ft × 105 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,300 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6A, C2-4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.57 built / 3.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3019540001 (Borough 3, Block 1954, Lot 1) · BIN 3055805BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $2,073,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $124,380The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $28,915Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,073,000 | $124,380 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,380,000 | $142,800 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,880,000 | $112,800 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-09
Sales & deed history 5
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Emerald M. Hunt, As Trustee; Patricia Laborde Trust | Hunt, Emerald M. | 2025102100634001 |
| 2022-09-12 | DEED, LE | $0 / not stated | Laborde, Patricia | Patricia Laborde Trust; Emerald M. Hunt, As Trustee | 2022112101003001 |
| 1999-01-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Laborde, Oriel | Laborde, Patricia | FT_3700007136070 |
| 1985-03-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | City Of New York | La Borde, Oriel; La Borde, Patricia | FT_3860001086286 |
| 1976-09-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2318 lots; price is for all of them | Finance Admin Of The City Of Ny; ; Ivan E. Irizarry | The City Of New York; | BK_7630087101950 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB job filings 1 open of 1
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2003-02-20 | 301084207 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2000-09-19 | $20,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
Work permits 3
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-02-20 | 2004-02-20 | 301084207 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2001-11-16 | 2002-11-16 | 301084207 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-06-25 | 2002-06-21 | 301084207 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 0
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 0
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 2
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 1995-11-28 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT PERMIT WORK NOTED INSTALLED NEW PROP CEILING W/5/8 SHEET ROCK NEW SUB FLOORING SUB DIVIDED TO CREATE TWO APTS LOCATION 3RD STY REPHACED EXISTING STAIRIASE 1ST TO 2ND &3RD FL.REMEDY STOP ALL WORK AN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34132067K |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION | 2012-03-19 | CLASS - 2 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY COFO & DOB RECORDS. 1STY COMMERCIAL SPACE CONVERTED INTO CLASS "A" APT PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING ROOMS FOR LIVING. FULL KITCHEN WITH GAS RANGE & KITCHEN SINK ALSO FULL 3P | $400 / $415 / $0 | 34866988H |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-09
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 16
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2026-07-16 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | HUNT EMERALD M | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0803905640 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2026-01-09 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | EMERALD M | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0803728366 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-11-14 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | LABORDE PATRICIA | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048572565K |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2021-01-27 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | LABORDE PATRICIA | $25 / $25 / $0 | 046934887X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2020-07-02 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH | LABORDE | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0211076984 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-10-10 | Dept Of Tran | WEARING COURSE NOT FLUSH WITH SURROUNDING AREA | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY N Y C | $750 / $750 / — | 0700218760 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-06-17 | Dept Of Tran | WEARING COURSE NOT FLUSH WITH SURROUNDING AREA | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY N Y C | $750 / $750 / — | 0700028854 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-08-13 | Dept Of Tran | USE OPENING OF STREET W O PERMIT | KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY NYC | $1,500 / $1,500 / — | 0185700608 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2014-03-26 | Sanitation Dept | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | CHARLES | — / — / — | 043778095R |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2014-03-26 | Sanitation Dept | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | CHARLES | — / — / — | 043778093N |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2014-03-26 | Sanitation Dept | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | CHARLES | — / — / — | 043778092L |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2014-03-26 | Sanitation Dept | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | CHARLES | — / — / — | 043778094P |
Showing 12 of 16 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
- HPD building ID
- 295734
- Last registered
- 2026-10-06
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individualowner | Emerald Hunt | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Emerald Hunt |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09
HPD housing-code violations 3 open of 17
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Invalid Certification · 2016-04-12 | B | 2016-02-29 | SECTION 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 REQUIRED, LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2014-12-05 | B | 2014-12-05 | SECTION 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 | |
| Open First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2016-10-18 | B | 2012-03-21 | SECTION 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION ....1 STORY COMMERCIAL SPACE CONVERTED INTO CLASS A APARTMENT, CONTRARY TO C/O , 1st STORY | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-08-21 | A | 2024-04-10 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-07-24 | I | 2023-11-22 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-08-21 | A | 2023-03-22 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-07-24 | I | 2022-11-14 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-04-20 | I | 2022-02-24 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-08-21 | A | 2022-02-24 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-08-21 | A | 2021-04-08 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-11-27 | I | 2019-10-30 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-12-12 | I | 2018-10-17 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2017-12-27 | I | 2017-11-22 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-11-03 | I | 2015-10-09 | SECTION27-2107 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 P | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-11-03 | I | 2015-02-20 | SECTION27-2107 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 P | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2013-05-29 | C | 2012-03-21 | SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT IRON SECURITY DOOR AT BUILDING ENTRANCE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2013-05-30 | I | 1980-10-06 | D26-35.01 ADM CODE ABOVE PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACANT AND UNTENANTED EXCEPT FOR CARETAKER FOR 60 DAYS OR MORE, AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL A NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED. PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACANT SINCE 05 19 78. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
311 requests (last 12 months) 3
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | DSNY | Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles | Closed | 2026-08-10 |
| 2026-01-14 | DSNY | Dead Animal – Rat or Mouse | Closed | 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-09 | DOT | Sidewalk Condition – Broken Sidewalk | Closed | 2025-12-29 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Prospect Heights: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
Closest on Franklin Ave
- 329 Franklin Avenue (37 ft) (155 open items)
- 325 Franklin Avenue (76 ft) (26 open items)
- 323 Franklin Avenue (102 ft) (15 open items)
- 322 Franklin Avenue (164 ft)
- 320 Franklin Avenue (166 ft) (one open item)
- 318 Franklin Avenue (176 ft)
Same tax block (1954), closest first
- 198 Clifton Place (80 ft) (10 open items)
- 196 Clifton Place (96 ft) (22 open items)
- 200 Clifton Place (110 ft) (12 open items)
- 202 Clifton Place (133 ft) (101 open items)
- 204 Clifton Place (155 ft) (three open items)
- 206 Clifton Place (178 ft) (19 open items)
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