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290 Empire Boulevard

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01315-0018Map

Owner of record: 290 Empire Realty

290 Empire Boulevard is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 77 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 290 Empire Realty. HPD has recorded 518 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 71 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
518
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
645

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 7, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
71
About 92% of the building's 77 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 518

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to hopper door at compactor closet at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to door at compactor closet at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at west section at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods off gravity hook the 1st from east at south at building front at fire escape

    Oct 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less 10 than sq.ft at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wash basin base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet, 6th story, section at east

    Sep 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet, 1st story, section at east

    Sep 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet, 6th story, section at west

    Sep 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet, 6th story, section at west

    Sep 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at west in the kitchen located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing metal cover at circuit breaker box at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door frame at west in the entrance located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free-standing radiator at public hall, 1st story, section at west

    Sep 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 2nd tread from bottom at intermediate landing at section east at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5l, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 5L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5l, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 5L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5l, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 5L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet, 2nd story, section ''east''

    Sep 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet, 2nd story, section ''east''

    Sep 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet, 2nd story, section ''east''

    Sep 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet, 2nd story, section ''east''

    Sep 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and assembly at compactor closet at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hopper chute at compactor closet taped closed at public hall, 4th story, section ''east''

    Sep 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch and assembly at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story, section ''east''

    Sep 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and assembly at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story, section ''east''

    Sep 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch and assembly at compactor closet at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key opperated lock at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash of window, 2nd window from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash of window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operating door knob at room leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)

    Mar 27, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2015

    Oct 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2016)

    Oct 16, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 23, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 23, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 23, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 23, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 28, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 28, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit;

    May 11, 2004

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 11, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Keys to roof/governor/gripper and basement/machine room not readily available (2.7.3.1.1.).

    Sep 30, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. partial vacate order issued on 6/3/2015 not in compliance. at time of inspection, observed (2) females and (1) male occupying class a unit apar

    Aug 24, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Repair in-car emergency phone., provide in-case of fire signs on 6th, 2nd and 1st floors., provide over-head room door sign.

    Dec 20, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    37t7,37w7,70o2. 37t7-overhead does not label provide; 37w7-overhead door not locked provide lock; 70o2-dirty pit clean.

    Oct 16, 2018 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    11x10,5e1,10h11,14m7,16e10,16j10,23x10,28l10,70p16,40p16. 11x10-car buttons inoperative repair; 5e1-car door rubbing adjust; 10h11-car door gibs worn replace; 14m7-car mirror missing provide; 16e10-hoistway doo

    Aug 22, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    36)boiler not registered. register boiler correct all listed violation. submit certificate of correction.

    Oct 16, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building w/o inspection and certification by dobon 06/01/17 at apprx 11:35am i observed on the 5th flr apt 5b altered gas line behind a gas stove tied in to supply a new gas dryer w/o no

    Jun 1, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain blg in code-compliant manner. on 06/01/17 at apprx11:35am i observed on the 5th flr apt 5b a new gas dryer installed with a flexible exhaust pipe through a window where the fire escape land

    Jun 1, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. on 06/01/17 at apprx 11:35am i observed on the 5th floor apt 5b a newly installed gas dryer installed w/o no permits on file under dob records. pictures taken. rmdy: obtain all required perm

    Jun 1, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out permit.noted:@apts 1l,2l & 3l a partition wall erected to separate the rear bedrm into an additional bedrm.rem:obtain permit.

    Jun 3, 2015

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to supply unobstructed passageway.noted:@apts 1l,2l & 3l a partition wall erected @rear bedrm obstructing egress to fire escape @this rear rm creating a different path to fire scape.rem:remove obstructi

    Jun 3, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.6 footing & anchorage,stop all work.noted @ time of inspection supported scaffold was installed on exp1.the scaffold was being erected w/o screwjacks for leveling.the frames were setting on broken pieces o

    May 5, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    01x11,97x10. 01,97x- car stop sw broken, replace restore to service

    Sep 7, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    01b11,16b13,20q03,35q03,60q03,08v01,100b11. 01b- can be stopped 1/2 way no alarm. 16b- hole bsmt hoist door. 20q- car door grill. 35q- car top. 100b- fire ext

    Sep 7, 2010

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit noted removal of bricks & steel lintel above various windows at front of bldgsbetween between the 1st through 6th floor without any provision for the protection of the public with bricks &

    May 11, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalk during construction operations noted: no overhead protection to public at sidewalk with construction work men on hanging scaffolding removing bricks and steel

    May 11, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Preheater corroded & leaking.

    Oct 2, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 6M

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 6M

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1AA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 6J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1928
Floors
6
Residential units
77
Building area
70,662 ft²
Lot area
16,825 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
1315 / 18
Assessed value
$1,168,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350386, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.

Questions about 290 Empire Boulevard

Who owns 290 Empire Boulevard?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 290 Empire Realty.

Does 290 Empire Boulevard have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 518 housing violations at this property.

Is 290 Empire Boulevard rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 71 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 77 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 290 Empire Boulevard built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 290 Empire Boulevard?

It has 77 residential units.

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