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478 Empire Boulevard

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01317-0036Map

Owner of record: Rendler, Menachem

478 Empire Boulevard is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rendler, Menachem. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
0

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 · 9

  • 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

    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

    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
  • 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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. at time of inspection observed at roof level created structural playing area w/2"x8" wood joist supported by 8' fence post.also extended exhaust vent observed. no permit posted/obtained &/or

    Jan 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-338 roof structures: platform,deck may be constructed of combustible material if does not cover more than 20% of roof once at that level. at time of inspection observed wood deck at roof covers approx.

    Jan 15, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 304.4.2 rooftop obstruction a clear path of not less than 6 feet horizontal width & 9 feet in height shall be provided from the front of the bldg to the rear og the bldg & from one side of bldg to the othe

    Jan 15, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.at front of property created driveway w/concrete parking pad & curb cut.no permits on file.remedy:obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition.

    Jun 26, 2014

    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
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,007 ft²
Lot area
2,650 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
1317 / 36
Assessed value
$98,160
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #355482, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.

Questions about 478 Empire Boulevard

Who owns 478 Empire Boulevard?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rendler, Menachem.

Does 478 Empire Boulevard have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 478 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 478 Empire Boulevard built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 Empire Boulevard?

It has 2 residential units.

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