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536 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

BBL 3013240018 (Borough 3, Block 1324, Lot 18) · BIN 3035161 · Last updated: · Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate · ZIP 11225

Summary · as of November 6, 2026

536 Empire Boulevard (Brooklyn, NY 11225; tax lot BBL 3013240018) is a 1-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S1: mixed-use: one-family home with one store or office), built around 1920, on a 1,680 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as LEONARDO FELIX. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,037,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active ECB violations, five open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and four HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
LEONARDO FELIX
Building class
S1 · Mixed-use: one-family home with one store or office
Year built · units
1920 · 1 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,680 sq ft · R7A
Market value (DOF)
$1,037,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3013240018
BIN
3035161

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “536 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (BBL 3013240018)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/536-empire-boulevard-3013240018. 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)
LEONARDO FELIXThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
S1 – Mixed-use: one-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
1
Units
1 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,680 sq ft (20 ft × 84 ft)
Building floor area
1,200 sq ft (incl. 600 sq ft commercial)
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)
0.71 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 3013240018 (Borough 3, Block 1324, Lot 18) · BIN 3035161BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,037,000The 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
$62,220The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$11,736Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,037,000$62,2201
2026Final$999,000$59,9401
2025Final$843,000$50,5801

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07

Sales & deed history 9

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2001-12-04DEED$0 / not statedAyyub, Mian MLeonardo, Felix; Leonardo, EmelindaFT_3950007941695
1988-06-27DEED$0 / not statedCity Of New YorkAyyub, Mian MFT_3760001377776
1983-07-28DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 1300 lots; price is for all of them
Commissioner Of FinanceNew York CityFT_3950000969995
1970-11-05DEED$0 / not statedMoran Mary; Cuozzo Angelo; Cuzzo James; Cuzzo Dominick; Cuzzo Catherine; Cuozzo Francisco; Taila Elizabeth; Cuzzo JohnCuzzo MichaelBK_7030044500291
1970-10-27DEED$0 / not statedDevita Rose; Devita James; Dellosso Ella; Desena Anna; Devito Angelo; Devita Ralph; Devita Robert M; Giarrusso Angelina; Scolpino Fannie; Connors Frances; Devita Genevieve; Carrara LouiseCuzzo MichaelBK_7030044300825
1970-10-27DEED$0 / not statedLibretto Charles; Matera Tillie; Colasanto Josephine; Mastendino Marie; Libretto Michael; Libretto Nicholas; Libretto John; Giltory ArcangelaCuzzo MichaelBK_7030044300821
1970-08-18DEED$0 / not statedCannistra Marie; Cuzzo Charles; Fiore Phyllis; Bivona PatriciaCuzzo MichaelBK_7030042901273
1970-07-08DEED$0 / not statedClark Lillian CCuzzo MichaelBK_7030042101902
1969-10-15DEED$0 / not statedGenotta Fanny CCuzzo MichaelBK_6930036801933

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07

DOB job filings 2 open of 3

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2003-06-02
301298183
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2002-02-15$48,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1992-03-24
300158111
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)1992-03-06—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 1993-10-25
300132979
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)1991-10-29$1,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load

Work permits 5

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2003-06-022003-07-26301298183
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
2003-06-022003-07-26301298183
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)
1992-03-241993-03-24300158111
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
1992-03-241993-03-24300132979
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)
1992-03-241993-03-24300158111
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

DOB violations 0 active of 0

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).

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07

ECB violations (DOB) 2 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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2005-01-11Non-HazardousWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: WORK AS NOTED: AT A TWO STORIED AND COMMERCIAL SPACED BRICK FRAMED STRUCTURE ERECTED CONSTRUCTION MASONARY UNITS APPROX. 50'X 20 EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF EXISTING BUILDING. THE EXTENSION$500 / $500 / $034502916L
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2006-01-11Non-HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAINED ADEQUATE HOUSE KEEPING: AS NOTED: AT A TWO STORIED BRICK FRAMED STRUCTURE AN ACCUMULATION OF WOOD STRUCTURAL MEMBERS ARE STORED WITH HOUSE HOLD DOMESTIC GARBAGE AT FRONT YARD OF PROPERTY.$500 / $500 / $034502917N

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07

OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 unpaid of 9

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2022-11-10Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCELEONARDO FELIX$300 / $0 / $300047618500Y
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2019-11-25Sanitation OthersSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESFELIX$300 / $0 / $3000210030150
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2016-06-23Sanitation DeptIMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTEFELIX$100 / $100 / —041998313H
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2012-05-15Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSEFELIX— / — / —0174195991
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2012-03-08Sanitation OthersLOOSE RUBBISHFELIX$130 / $130 / —0174168107
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2006-01-11$500 / $500 / —034502917N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2005-01-11Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.FELIX$500 / $500 / —034502916L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2004-12-17$100 / $100 / —0139735173
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2003-03-24— / — / —0133228729

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

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 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07

HPD housing-code violations 5 open of 5

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-12-07
B2021-12-072§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-12-07
B2021-12-072§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-12-07
A2021-12-072§ 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-12-07
A2021-12-072§ 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-12-07
B2021-12-072§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT THE SOUTH WALL AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07

HPD complaints 4

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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2021-12-06CLOSEHOUSEHeat/Hot Water – Apartment Only
Door/Window – Door Frame
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant o
2021-12-06CLOSEHOUSEPaint/Plaster – Wall
Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only
Electric – No Lighting
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2021-12-03CLOSE2Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only
Plumbing – Toilet
Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2021-11-13CLOSE1STFLOUnsanitary Condition – Mold
Appliance – Refrigerator
Unsanitary Condition – Pests
Paint/Plaster – Wall
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

311 requests (last 12 months) 1

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-02-24DSNYSnow or Ice – SidewalkClosed2026-03-01

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

Nearby properties

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

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