281 Empire Boulevard

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01308-0064Map

281 Empire Boulevard is an one-family home built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bensley, Matthew. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2014.

HPD violations: 18
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 59

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 12, 2014

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story
Apr 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Provide sufficient,proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard
Sep 27, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to building
Dec 31, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock installed at gate from street to , basement
Feb 13, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at basement
Feb 13, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Feb 13, 2004
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt FL1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 1STF
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt NA
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close

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Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 10, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 10, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Electric
Lighting
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Electric
Lighting
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Electric
Lighting
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Electric
Wiring
Nov 11, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Wiring
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Construction
Roof
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Wiring
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Wiring
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Lighting
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 1, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 1, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 1, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt PVT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2005 · Apt PVT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2004 · Apt PVT
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: One-family home (A4)
Year built: 1915
Floors: 2
Residential units: 1
Building area: 2,240 ft²
Lot area: 1,650 ft²
Zoning: R7-1
Community board: 309
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1308 / 64
Assessed value: $111,360
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 281 Empire Boulevard

Who owns 281 Empire Boulevard?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bensley, Matthew.

Does 281 Empire Boulevard have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 Empire Boulevard rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 281 Empire Boulevard built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 Empire Boulevard?

It has 1 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.