521 Empire Boulevard, Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Brooklyn, NY 11225
BBL 3013110076 (Borough 3, Block 1311, Lot 76) · BIN 3396438 · Last updated: · Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate · ZIP 11225
Summary · as of November 10, 2026
521 Empire Boulevard (Brooklyn, NY 11225; tax lot BBL 3013110076) is a garage or parking property (building class G7: garage, gas station or parking (subtype G7)), on a 3,803 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as 529 EMPIRE REALTY CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $735,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations (one BIS violation and one DOB NOW safety violation) and one active ECB violation. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- 529 EMPIRE REALTY CORP
- Building class
- G7 · Garage, gas station or parking
- Year built · units
- — · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 3,803 sq ft · R7A
- Market value (DOF)
- $735,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3013110076
- BIN
- 3396438
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violationsBIS 1 · DOB NOW safety 1
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “521 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (BBL 3013110076)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/521-empire-boulevard-3013110076. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- 529 EMPIRE REALTY CORPThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- G7 – Garage, gas station or parking (subtype G7)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Parking facilitiesCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- —Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- —
- Units
- 0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 3,803 sq ft (47.17 ft × 112.75 ft)
- Building floor area
- 0 sq ft
- Zoning
- R7A, C2-4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.00 built / 4.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3013110076 (Borough 3, Block 1311, Lot 76) · BIN 3396438BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-10; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $735,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $330,750The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $219,960Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $735,000 | $330,750 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $607,000 | $273,150 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $467,000 | $210,150 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-10
Sales & deed history 5
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-03-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | Crown Realty Co | 529 Empire Rlty Corp | FT_3940001280494 |
| 1981-12-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | 5742 Realty Ltd | Crown Realty Co | FT_3710001009371 |
| 1981-12-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | Empire Leasehold Corp | 5742 Realty Ltd | FT_3700001009370 |
| 1979-04-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2895 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finacne Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finanace Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Fiannce Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of City Of New York; Administrator Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York `; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of Th City Of New York; Commissioenr Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City O Fne Wyork; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finace Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Fiance Of The City Of New York | The City Ofnew York; The City Of Newy Ork; The City Of New York; The City Of New York; City Of Ny | BK_7930106700274 |
| 1976-06-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Disantos Anthony | Empire Leasehold Corp | BK_7630085300108 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10
Work permits 0
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 1 active of 1
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-09-26 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RETAINING WALL BETWEEN 435 BROOKLYN AVE EXPOSURE 3 AND 521 EMPIRE BLVD EXPOSURE 2 DUE TO A STATE OF DISREPAIR - APPROX 15L/FT X 8FT HIGH COLLAPSED OUT OF 23.50 L/FT IN TOTAL WITH THE REMAINING SECTION IN HIGH DANGER OF FURTHER COLLAPSING - VACATE SIDE YARD DUE TO THE COLLAPSE ZONE (5 PARKING SPOTS FROM GATE ALONG | V092623C23-02699 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 1 active of 1
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
| Status | Issued | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Active | 2025-10-31 | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202212-0141598 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 9) |
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 2
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: PENDING | 2026-09-25 | CLASS - 1 | UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER FOR DOB VIO23-02699., COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER; HIRE NYSPE TO SUBMIT REPORT TO EXECUTIVEINSPECTIONS@BUILDINGS.NYC.GOV WITHIN 30 DAYS, ADDRESSIN | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 39205660H |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2023-09-26 | CLASS - 1 | RETAINING WALL LOCATED BETWEEN 435 BROOKLYN AVENUE AND 521 EMPIRE BOULEVARD IS IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR LARGE SECTION OF MASONARY STONE 15X8 IS MISSING REMAINING SECTION OF WALL SHOWS POSSIBLE SIGNS OF COLLAPSE, | $0 / $0 / $0 | 39095837J |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-10
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 3
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-09-25 | Dept. Of Buildings | UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER | 529 EMPIRE REALTY CORP C O DOU | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 039205660H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2023-09-26 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER | 529 EMPIRE REALTY CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 039095837J |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2001-12-19 | — / — / — | 0126770023 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
Closest on Empire Blvd
- 523 Empire Boulevard (33 ft)
- 525 Empire Boulevard (52 ft) (one open item)
- 529 Empire Boulevard (138 ft) (22 open items)
- 534 Empire Boulevard (216 ft) (six open items)
- 536 Empire Boulevard (229 ft) (11 open items)
- 497 Empire Boulevard (238 ft) (seven open items)
Same tax block (1311), closest first
- Empire Boulevard (235 ft)
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