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559 Empire Boulevard

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01311-0060Map

Owner of record: Joseph Isaac Zwiebel

559 Empire Boulevard is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph Isaac Zwiebel. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 15 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 27

  • A

    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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 registration statement is filed.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 registration statement is filed.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 registration statement is filed.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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 registration statement is filed.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 registration statement is filed.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 registration statement is filed.

    Nov 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 registration statement is filed.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at front of the building

    Sep 2, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective (ms robain) in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Jun 23, 2000 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2-r, 2nd story

    Jun 23, 2000 · Apt 2-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2-r, 2nd story

    Jun 23, 2000 · Apt 2-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Apr 25, 2000 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Apr 25, 2000 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stained ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Apr 25, 2000 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective [tenant's name gail robain] in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Apr 25, 2000 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator presently located at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 25, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front court yard

    Apr 25, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 incand. minimum required,

    Apr 25, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 25, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    May 3, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permits remedy; stop all work immediately except to back fill hole

    Apr 29, 2010

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34881240n for failure to maintain bldg walls. remedy: file a c/c.

    Jun 9, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for ecb nov #34881241p. remedy: file c/c.

    Jun 9, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg wall(s) in code compliant manner.noted: retaining wall has not been repaired as required since j-1 inspection 4/29/10 location rear yard. rem:maintain bldg walls-make require repairs immed

    Apr 7, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work ordernoted: s.w.o issued 4/29/10 for illegal excavation work @ rear yard additional illegal work @ rear yard, removal of tree & dirt to create concrete

    Apr 7, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain.6'height by 25'long retaining wall(concrete)erected @ rear yard is broken bulging cracks throughout.rem:maintain retaining wall

    Feb 11, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Directed use of swinging scaffold without a riggers license. remedy: obtain riggers lic. directed use of swinging scaffold without display proper danger signs. remedy: obtain signs. directed use of swinging

    Jul 2, 1992 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt C3

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 21, 2009 · Apt D2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2009 · Apt D2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 2, 2009 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 28, 2009 · Apt D2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1924
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,567 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
309
Council district
35
Block / lot
1311 / 60
Assessed value
$409,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352061, last renewed Dec 12, 2024.

Questions about 559 Empire Boulevard

Who owns 559 Empire Boulevard?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph Isaac Zwiebel.

Does 559 Empire Boulevard have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 559 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 559 Empire Boulevard built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 559 Empire Boulevard?

It has 4 residential units.

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