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557 Empire Boulevard

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01311-0061Map

Owner of record: Hartley Herman

557 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 Hartley Herman. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 12 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

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

    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.

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line front roof.

    Jul 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerators bldg material all stys public halls.

    Jul 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof 2 sty public hall.

    Jul 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Jul 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar center.

    Jul 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of screw jack supporting beams center cellar front.

    Jul 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Jul 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jun 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Jun 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble door saddle entrance street to 1 sty pub vestibule.

    Jun 18, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 1F

    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 / 61
Assessed value
$441,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319373, last renewed Oct 4, 2023.

Questions about 557 Empire Boulevard

Who owns 557 Empire Boulevard?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hartley Herman.

Does 557 Empire Boulevard have violations?

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

Is 557 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 557 Empire Boulevard built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 557 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.