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791 Empire Boulevard

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01423-0014Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

791 Empire Boulevard is a school building built in 1939 in Brooklyn, 11213. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
73
HPD complaints
3

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 73

  • Class - 2

    Reissue ecb#35719911x failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at roof bulkhead left and right both with cracks throughout various areas.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue ecb#35719910y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at 1st fl auditorium 3rd fl gym emergency light

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.noted:at 3rd fl library rm 316 not installed/provided without

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing.noted:at 1st fl exit 6 in disrepair/not closing when tested.rem:repair/replace door.

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 1st fl auditorium/stages of exits 3 and 4 egress obstructed by/with of multiple of items chairs,tables boxes,etc.rem:comply with code.

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, observed supported scaffold platforms not properly maintained: not fully planked, planks unsecured and improperly supported on other planks instead of bearers, with workers standing on su

    Apr 3, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35682786j date of issue: 06-07-2024. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner at the time of inspection observed and noted at roof level left and right corner wall by bulkhead exits runnin

    May 13, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35682787l date of issue: 06-07-2024. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit dischargesand public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. at the time of inspection

    May 13, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35674649n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at time of my inspection i observed the exit sign at exit

    Jun 7, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35674950m failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of my inspection i observed at the roof level left and rightcorner wall by the bulkhead exits running crack in several places at b

    Jun 7, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at roof level left & right corner wall by bulkhead exits running cracks in several places at bridge above exit 6 beam has missing & spalling masonry i

    Apr 13, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:smoke door by exit 7 & auditorium stage right not working properly.remedy:repair and/or replace.

    Apr 13, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.noted:exterior door at exit #5 not working properly.remedy:repair/replace door

    Apr 13, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381.noted:exit sign at exit 1 inoperative.remedy:repair/replace lighting

    Apr 13, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:door at rm #3 & smoke by exit not working properly.remedy:repair and/or replace.

    Apr 13, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at(rrof level)bulkheads e,f,g,h & machine room(4th fl)hallway near rm 421(basement)electric room water penetration damage to ceilings,walls & floors wit

    Jun 10, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at(roof level)machine room w/vertical/horizontal cracks,missing mortar & openings holes throughout in various locations. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Jun 10, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at 1st fl exit 2 door in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Jun 10, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1/27-381. noted: at 3rd fl gym emergency lights non operational when tested throughout in

    Jun 10, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit dicharges & public corridors per bc006 27-381.noted:observed on the 1st fl stairway b next to the auditorium three of the lights wer

    May 15, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing.noted:on the 1st fl ext #2 the doors were not opening or closing properly also exit#6 one of the door is broken and is not opening.remedy:repair/replace door

    May 15, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at bridge to mini school,water and ice jacking on bottom of walkway.damage/missing concrete exposed rebar.also noted:exit path walkway near minischool exi

    May 7, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at bridge to mini school,water and ice jacking on bottom of walkway.missing/damaged concrete.exposed rebar.rem:repair/and or replace

    May 7, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at exit path walkway near mini school exit #2 lifted and damaged,ashfault,trip hazard present.rem:repair/replace

    May 7, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective door. at 1st flr auditorium rear (interior) exit door.door racked and not closing properly. rmdy: replace door.

    Jul 17, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Water pentrating into the mini school from the roof located into the corridor hallway by room 4. remedy: water proof roof.

    May 16, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    The concrete around the perimeter of the school is cracked and spalling located at the base of the mini-school. remedy: repair and/or replace concrete.

    Feb 14, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#34864077h.exterior roof has become porous & allowing rain to enter the bldg causing interior damages in the corridor hallway & various rooms.rem:waterproof exterior roof

    Jul 14, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#34864075y.the concrete under the connecting bridge from main school to mini-school is cracked & spalling.rem:repair &/or replace concrete.

    Jul 14, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#34864073k.the plastic on the gym ceiling is spalling.rem:repair &/or replace plaster on ceiling

    Jul 14, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exterior brick facade has a vertical crack approx 4'ft long located onthe 4th flr level adjacent to the children's playground.rem:repair brick facade.

    Jul 14, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exterior concrete is cracked located under bridge concrete from schoolto the mini school.rem:repair &/or replace cracks in concrete

    Jul 28, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exterior roof has become porous & allowing rain water into the mini-school causing interior damages through bldg.rem:water-proof mim-school roof

    Jul 28, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Interior exit does has illegal use of prohibited hardware on the 2nd &3rd flr.noted:hasp locks left on exit doors.rem:remove illegal hardware on exit doord

    Jul 28, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Corridor smoke doors is defective located on the 4th flr level by room420 noted:door is out of plumb & not fully attached to the door hinge.rem:repair &/or replace doors.

    Jul 28, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    The plaster on the ceiling is spalling located in the gymnasium.rem:repair &/or replace platser.

    Jul 28, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    -haz- exit doors stuck in shut position unable to open at time of inspection auditorium left & right sides 1fl.remedy:make safe repair/replace doors.

    Apr 8, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Entire parapet above penthouse/fan room have severe vertical & horizontal cracks w/shifting & bulging(parapet corners)mid level of parapet w/horizontal crack entire length.remedy:install shed forthwith,secure

    Apr 8, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Re-issue # 34509712l. roof has become porous and allowing rain water to enter the building and causing damage in room #8. remedy: water-proof roof.

    Mar 27, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Vertical crack approx. 5 feet long located in the gym on the 2nd floorat all four corners of the gym. remedy: repair cracks.

    Mar 27, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plaster missing above exit doors # 5 & 6 leading to teachers parking lot (approx 3'x 3' wide). remedy: repair plaster.

    Mar 27, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Re-issue # 34509717k. exterior brick facade has become porous and allowing rain water to enter the bldg in room 401 on the 4th floor. remedy: repointing required.

    Mar 27, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Re-issue # 34509716z. the roof has become porous and allowing rain to enter the building in rooms 427 & 418 on the 4th floor. remedy: water-proof roof.

    Mar 27, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reissued viol. #34466579m. mortar missing/eroded from back and decorated cornice). location: north facade: 3 fl to roof parapet. remedy: repair parapet wall.

    Feb 13, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    There are leaking roof in main hallway and rm #8 (in ceiling). remedy:repair roof.

    Feb 13, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Have are missing fire smoke stop doors on 4th floor by room #417. remedy: replace doors.

    Feb 13, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    There are fire smoke stop door on 3rd floor by rm 317 is inoperative (broken hinges). remedy: replace/repair door.

    Feb 13, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Water penetration through the roof in rooms #427,418. remedy: repair roof.

    Feb 13, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Water penetration through exterior brick wall in room #401 (corner). remedy: repair wall (provide repointing).

    Feb 13, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Metal door/ frame in disrepair with mortar missing and large gaps at permeter of frame, right side door jammed (does not open) in disrepairlocation: exit 4, from auditdium to rear yard. repair/replace door &

    Feb 23, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt BASMT3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2011 · Apt A2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
School building (W1)
Year built
1939
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
72,000 ft²
Lot area
81,108 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
309
Council district
41
Block / lot
1423 / 14
Assessed value
$4,437,000
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 791 Empire Boulevard

Who owns 791 Empire Boulevard?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 791 Empire Boulevard have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 791 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 791 Empire Boulevard built?

City records list 1939 as the year it was built.

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