454 Empire Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01317-0027Map
Owner of record: The Ambroise Lafleur Family Trust
454 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 The Ambroise Lafleur Family Trust. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 16 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 18
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 38
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of large accumulation of boxes and household debris in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall at north west 3 room approx. 8 sq. ft. located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at north west 3 room located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead at public hall
Jul 6, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the cellar at boiler room
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant at ceiling throughout at cellar
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor thru out in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cerimac tile on wall thru out in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin to wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls thru out in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 23, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 23, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at south
Sep 19, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door
Nov 4, 1992
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
May 30, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Nov 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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
- R7-1
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 1317 / 27
- Assessed value
- $437,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349613, last renewed Sep 24, 2024.
Questions about 454 Empire Boulevard
Who owns 454 Empire Boulevard?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Ambroise Lafleur Family Trust.
Does 454 Empire Boulevard have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 454 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 454 Empire Boulevard built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 454 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.