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
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 2Active ECB violations
- 5Open HPD violations
- 2OATH tickets with unpaid balance
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).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
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 year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,037,000 | $62,220 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $999,000 | $59,940 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $843,000 | $50,580 | 1 |
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ayyub, Mian M | Leonardo, Felix; Leonardo, Emelinda | FT_3950007941695 |
| 1988-06-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | City Of New York | Ayyub, Mian M | FT_3760001377776 |
| 1983-07-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 1300 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finance | New York City | FT_3950000969995 |
| 1970-11-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Moran Mary; Cuozzo Angelo; Cuzzo James; Cuzzo Dominick; Cuzzo Catherine; Cuozzo Francisco; Taila Elizabeth; Cuzzo John | Cuzzo Michael | BK_7030044500291 |
| 1970-10-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Devita Rose; Devita James; Dellosso Ella; Desena Anna; Devito Angelo; Devita Ralph; Devita Robert M; Giarrusso Angelina; Scolpino Fannie; Connors Frances; Devita Genevieve; Carrara Louise | Cuzzo Michael | BK_7030044300825 |
| 1970-10-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Libretto Charles; Matera Tillie; Colasanto Josephine; Mastendino Marie; Libretto Michael; Libretto Nicholas; Libretto John; Giltory Arcangela | Cuzzo Michael | BK_7030044300821 |
| 1970-08-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Cannistra Marie; Cuzzo Charles; Fiore Phyllis; Bivona Patricia | Cuzzo Michael | BK_7030042901273 |
| 1970-07-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Clark Lillian C | Cuzzo Michael | BK_7030042101902 |
| 1969-10-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Genotta Fanny C | Cuzzo Michael | BK_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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. 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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-02 | 2003-07-26 | 301298183 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-06-02 | 2003-07-26 | 301298183 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-03-24 | 1993-03-24 | 300158111 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-03-24 | 1993-03-24 | 300132979 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-03-24 | 1993-03-24 | 300158111 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2005-01-11 | Non-Hazardous | WORK 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 / $0 | 34502916L |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2006-01-11 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE 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 / $0 | 34502917N |
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2022-11-10 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE | LEONARDO FELIX | $300 / $0 / $300 | 047618500Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-11-25 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | FELIX | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0210030150 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2016-06-23 | Sanitation Dept | IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE | FELIX | $100 / $100 / — | 041998313H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2012-05-15 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | FELIX | — / — / — | 0174195991 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2012-03-08 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH | FELIX | $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 | 2005-01-11 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK 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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2021-12-07 | B | 2021-12-07 | 2 | § 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 | B | 2021-12-07 | 2 | § 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 | A | 2021-12-07 | 2 | § 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 | A | 2021-12-07 | 2 | § 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 | B | 2021-12-07 | 2 | § 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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-06 | CLOSE | HOUSE | Heat/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 |
| 2021-12-06 | CLOSE | HOUSE | Paint/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. |
| 2021-12-03 | CLOSE | 2 | Heat/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. |
| 2021-11-13 | CLOSE | 1STFLO | Unsanitary 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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-03-01 |
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.
More in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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