488 Empire Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01317-0039Map
Owner of record: 488 Bracha LLC
488 Empire Boulevard is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 488 Bracha LLC. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 76
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 · 64
- 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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at window sill 1st from north at east in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15738712 issued 23-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at window header 1st from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15738698 issued 23-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story
Feb 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at window sill 1st from north at east in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 66 square feet at ceiling, east, south, north and west walls , in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at window header 1st from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on recessed wall at 1st window from north at east in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise locking device at front entrance to building , 1st story
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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., 1st story
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intacted and free standing on floor , 1st story
Feb 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south and north walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer from building front entrance to west wall panel in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at the sink faucet in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak windows header 1st from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at shower head in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st closet from south at west in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the recessed walls at 1st windows from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin faucet in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface ,caulking and grouts joints of visible mold at east and south walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2F
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
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.
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
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 17, 2018
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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Dec 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination no light at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 3, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening - double cylinder key operated lock installed on entrance door located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 4, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ; in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 17, 2002 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Sep 8, 2002 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 28, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 28, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door lock at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 28, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 23, 2002 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 23, 2002 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin evedence of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Aug 23, 2002 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin evedence of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Aug 23, 2002 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 4, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 12, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection the apt at the 1st fl has been gutted to studs & joists w/plumbing fixtures removed & electric wiring hanging. new 2x4 wood framing installed. stop all work.
Jan 19, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note chain link fence at front of above premises is in disrepair rem: repair replace fence maintain bldg
Oct 23, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy cotnrary to that allowed by the certificte of occupancy or building department records cellar changed from storing and ordinary use to an apartment partitions erected and kitchen and bath facilities
Nov 26, 1996
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2010 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - General
Doors
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - General
Windows
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2K
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,608 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,650 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 1317 / 39
- Assessed value
- $441,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #355483, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.
Questions about 488 Empire Boulevard
Who owns 488 Empire Boulevard?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 488 Bracha LLC.
Does 488 Empire Boulevard have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 488 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 488 Empire Boulevard built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 488 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.