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561 Empire Boulevard

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01311-0159Map

Owner of record: Royal Blue Realty Corp

561 Empire Boulevard is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Royal Blue Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 42

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info 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 7, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile bathroom, 2nd story rear apt . 2r.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective bathtub and wash basin bathroom, 2nd story rear apt #2

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 2nd story rear apt .#2r. throu-out

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall and floor 2nd story rear apt. #2r. bathroom.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative window lower sash 2nd story rear apt .#2r. south room.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative window lower sash 2nd story rear apt. #2r. north room.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2nd story rear apt. #2r. foyer entrance to bathroom

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative light fixture at ceiling 2nd story rear apt. #2r. foyer.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet under sink 2nd story rear apt. #2r. kitchen.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative gas range 2nd story rear apt. #2r. kitchen

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings 2nd story rear apt #2r. throu-out

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective water closet bowl 2nd story rear apt #2r. bathroom.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom, 2nd story rear apt .2r.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet under sink kitchen, 2nd story rear apt. 2r.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches, throughout entire apt. 2nd story rear apt. 2r

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at east wall bathroom, 2nd story rear apt .2r.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electric wall outlet 2nd story rear apt #2r kitchen.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling at north center room, 2nd story rear apt . 2r.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective growing around bathtub bathroom, 2nd story rear apt. 2r.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling throughout entire apt . 2nd story rear apt .2r

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door to apt. 2nd story rear apt .2r.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling kitchen and center room, 2nd story rear apt. #2

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, rear foyer 2nd story rear apt .#2

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete and ceramic tile floor bathroom, 2nd story rear apt. #2.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling throughout 2nd story rear apt. #2.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line kitchen sink,2nd story rear apt, #2.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative refrigerator 2nd story rear apt #2r. kitchen.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles walls bathroom 2nd story rear apt. #2

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet under sink kitchen, 2nd story rear apt, #2

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door vestibule to 1st story public hall.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking range kitchen, 2nd story rear apt .#2.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets throughout 2nd story rear apt. #2.

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color loose & unkeyed plaster ceiling, kitchen 2nd story rear apt . 2r

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak 2nd story rear apt .#2r. throu-out

    May 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35149415p issued on 09/03/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for wrk w/out a permit at

    Jan 19, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35149415p issued on 09/03/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. work w/o a permit. full height partition w/installation of new

    Dec 9, 2016 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35149415p issued on 09/03/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. note:no document filed for

    Jul 8, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35149415p issued on 9/3/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit.rem comply w/ comm's order &/o

    May 23, 2016 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35149415p issued on 09/03/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. work without permit. excav

    Mar 17, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35149415p issued on 9/3/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/o a permit.renovation of commercial space.rem

    Jan 20, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#35149415p issued on 9/3/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of correct

    Dec 2, 2015 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35149415p issued on 9/3/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. illegal alteration of sports retail store. remedy: comply w/co

    Oct 23, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection,full height partitions with installation of new electric to create a sports retail store front.no recently issued permit on dob records.rem:obtain permit or res

    Sep 3, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,696 ft²
Lot area
1,804 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
309
Council district
35
Block / lot
1311 / 159
Assessed value
$129,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #802672, last renewed Jul 17, 2014.

Questions about 561 Empire Boulevard

Who owns 561 Empire Boulevard?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Royal Blue Realty Corp.

Does 561 Empire Boulevard have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 561 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 561 Empire Boulevard built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 561 Empire Boulevard?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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