# 240 Empire Boulevard, Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Brooklyn, NY 11225

BBL 3013140044 · Block 1314 · Lot 44 · BIN 3034763  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/240-empire-boulevard-3013140044  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 250 Empire Blvd

## Summary

240 Empire Boulevard (Brooklyn, NY 11225; tax lot BBL 3013140044) is a garage or parking property (building class G5: garage, gas station or parking (subtype G5)), built around 1981, on a 9,900 sq ft lot zoned C8-2. City tax records list the owner as PALMANA REALTY CORP.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 31, 2013 lists a price of $1,112,500. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $812,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “240 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (BBL 3013140044)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/240-empire-boulevard-3013140044. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11225: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 224 Empire Boulevard (121 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/224-empire-boulevard-3013140036
- 252 Empire Boulevard (136 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/252-empire-boulevard-3013150006
- 258 Empire Boulevard (174 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/258-empire-boulevard-3013150008
- 249 Empire Boulevard (202 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/249-empire-boulevard-3013070053
- 229 Empire Boulevard (210 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/229-empire-boulevard-3013070054
- 270 Empire Boulevard (281 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/270-empire-boulevard-3013150010
- 215 Sterling Street (102 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/215-sterling-street-3013140050
- 205 Sterling Street (119 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/205-sterling-street-3013140055

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: PALMANA REALTY CORP.
- Building class: G5 – Garage, gas station or parking (subtype G5)
- Year built: 1981
- Floors: 1
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 9,900 sq ft · Building area: 150 sq ft
- Zoning: C8-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $812,000, assessed value $365,400, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2013-01-31 from RIC-240 EMPIRE BLVD. LLC to PALMANA REALTY CORP., stated price $1,112,500. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2010-04-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-04-08 from 114-20 JAMAICA LLC to RIC - 240 EMPIRE BLVD. LLC, stated price $1,112,500. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2010-04-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-04-08 from VILLAFANE, JESUS; JUDITH K. BASS; KENNETH J. KAPLAN to 1640 FLATBUSH LLC; 114-20 JAMAICA LLC, stated price $2,700,000 for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-09-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-09-02 from FLORENC KAPLAN AS EXECUTRIX OF THE LAST WILL AND T to JUDITH K. BASS, TRUSTEE OF TRUST F/B/O SAMUEL KAPL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-09-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-09-01 from GRACE KAPLAN AS EXECUTRIX; WILL OF HARRY KAPLAN to KENNETH J. KAPLAN AS TRUSTEE; WILL OF HARRY KAPLAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-10-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-10-08 from VILLAFANE, JESUS/EXEC; KAPLAN, LOUIS W/LWT to VILLAFANE, JESUS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 340136267 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED REMOVAL OF (4) EXISTING 4,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (USTS). INSTALLATION OF OF (2) 12,000 GALLON DOUBLE WALL USTS WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING, DISPENSERS AND ISLANDS. NO CHANGE TO USE … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-02-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320721705 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING CANOPY FASCIA AND DECKING. EXISTING COLUMNS, BEAMS AND FOUNDATIONS TO REMAIN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-08-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301388059 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING HEREWITH PUMP TANK UPGRADE REPAIR OF CONCRETE MAT AND REPLACEMENT OF DISPENSERS WITH ALL RELATED PIPING NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-03-24 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300239560 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ADD END OF ISLAND NOZZLES TO EXISTING FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-09-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00913322-I1: Construction Fence — filing for construction fence in conjunction with store repairs filed under job numbers B00899561-I1 & S1. no change in use, egress nor occupancy.. Issued 2023-09-06, expires 2023-12-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-02-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00420911-I1: Mechanical Systems — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF AIR COOLED DX SPLIT SYSTEM.. Issued 2021-02-19, expires 2021-07-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2014-08-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340175250: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-08-13, expires 2015-06-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-08-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320721705: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-08-11, expires 2015-06-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-08-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340136267: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-08-08, expires 2015-06-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-08-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340136267: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2014-08-08, expires 2015-08-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-08-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320924121: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2014-08-04, expires 2015-08-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-08-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301388059: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2002-08-20, expires 2003-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-08-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301354308: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2002-08-08, expires 2003-07-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-07-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301354326: Sign. Issued 2002-07-01, expires 2003-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-06-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301354317: Sign. Issued 2002-06-10, expires 2002-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-04-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301297601: Sign. Issued 2002-04-29, expires 2002-07-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-04-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301297157: Sign. Issued 2002-04-29, expires 2002-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-04-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301297594: Sign. Issued 2002-04-05, expires 2002-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-04-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300239560: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 1993-04-15, expires 1993-06-18. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification CERTIFICATE PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. FAIL TO COMPLY W/THE LAW DRAINAGE SYSTEM PER PC 702.1-27-911. I OBSERVED AT THE BOOTH CENTER OF A BOILER GAS STATION AT EMPIRE BL & ROGERS AVE THE TOILET HAD NO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: certificate pending. | 6bgk-3dad |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No records found.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER THREE MINUTES 3RD SUB. Unpaid balance $630. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Lawn Care Equipment. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as PALMANA REALTY CORP.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2013-01-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2013-01-31). | 636b-3b5g |

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