# Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213

BBL 3014260023 · Block 1426 · Lot 23 · BIN 3038424, 3038425, 3415095  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/empire-boulevard-3014260023  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 698 Empire Blvd; 698 Garage Empire Blvd

## Summary

Empire Boulevard (Brooklyn, NY 11213; tax lot BBL 3014260023) is a 27-unit elevator apartment building (building class D1: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores), built around 2020, on a 4,696 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. City tax records list the owner as EMPIRE CASTLE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 22, 2016 lists a price of $840,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,793,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven open HPD violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 311 requests in the past 12 months and 13 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, “Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213 (BBL 3014260023)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/empire-boulevard-3014260023. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 7 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: EMPIRE CASTLE LLC
- Building class: D1 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores
- Year built: 2020
- Floors: 8
- Units: 27 residential / 27 total
- Lot area: 4,696 sq ft · Building area: 21,052 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $4,793,000, assessed value $2,156,850, tax class 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-05-11 from EMPIRE CASTLE LLC to EMPIRE CASTLE LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2016-02-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-02-22 from ROSENFELD, MARILYN to EMPIRE CASTLE LLC, stated price $840,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2009-03-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-03-30 from LABKOWSKI, MENAHEM M to ROSENFELD, MARILYN, stated price $420,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-03-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-03-18 from ROSENFELD, ISRAEL/DEF; HARTMAN, SEYMOUR/REFEREE to LABKOWSKI, MENAHEM M, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-03-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-03-18 from ROSENFELD, MARILYN; ROSENFELD, ISRAEL to LABKOWSKI, MENAHEM M, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-04-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-04-13 from BRANCH, MINERVA to ROSENFELD, ISRAEL; ROSENFELD, MARILYN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-02-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-02-27 from BRANCH WILLIAM to BRANCH MINERVOU, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00321505-I1: Standpipe — Temp Standpipe system with pressurized alarm in conjunction with NB Job #321594164. Issued 2021-07-12, expires 2021-11-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-05-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00206863-I1: Curb Cut — NEW INSTALLATION OF CURB CUT FOR 8 STORY BUILDING. Issued 2021-05-21, expires 2021-09-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-05-14 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00246324-I1: Standpipe — installation of sprinkler and standpipe system for New Building. Issued 2021-05-14, expires 2021-11-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-05-14 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00246324-I1: Sprinklers — installation of sprinkler and standpipe system for New Building. Issued 2021-05-14, expires 2021-11-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-05-14 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00246324-I1: Sprinklers — installation of sprinkler and standpipe system for New Building. Issued 2021-05-14, expires 2021-11-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-05-14 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00246324-I1: Standpipe — installation of sprinkler and standpipe system for New Building. Issued 2021-05-14, expires 2021-11-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-03-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321594164: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2021-03-19, expires 2022-03-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2021-01-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340768182: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2021-01-28, expires 2021-09-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2021-01-08 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321594164: New building. Issued 2021-01-08, expires 2021-09-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-12-07 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00179298-I1: Construction Fence — PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION FENCE. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. Issued 2020-12-07, expires 2021-09-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-09-29 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321594164: New building. Issued 2020-09-29, expires 2021-09-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-05-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00348477-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. PIPE SCAFFOLD SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2020-05-15, expires 2021-05-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-05-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00246324-I1: Sprinklers — installation of sprinkler and standpipe system for New Building. Issued 2020-05-08, expires 2021-04-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-05-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00246324-I1: Standpipe — installation of sprinkler and standpipe system for New Building. Issued 2020-05-08, expires 2021-04-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-05-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00246324-I1: Standpipe — installation of sprinkler and standpipe system for New Building. Issued 2020-05-08, expires 2021-04-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-05-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00246324-I1: Sprinklers — installation of sprinkler and standpipe system for New Building. Issued 2020-05-08, expires 2021-04-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-05-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340723382: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2020-05-04, expires 2021-05-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-03-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00329498-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AND OVERHEAD PROTECTION AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED AND OVERHEAD PROTECTION SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE NO CHA…. Issued 2020-03-12, expires 2021-03-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-02-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00321505-I1: Standpipe — Temp Standpipe system with pressurized alarm in conjunction with NB Job #321594164. Issued 2020-02-27, expires 2021-02-27. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-02-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321594164: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2020-02-19, expires 2021-02-18. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 31. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3014260023/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-28 | open (Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 301: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 301, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 301: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 301, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-04-21 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 301: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 301, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-21 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-09-15 | open (Certification Postponment Granted) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 201: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 201, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-09-15 | open (Certification Postponment Granted) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 201: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 201, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-09-15 | open (Certification Postponment Granted) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 201: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON THE NORTH WALL. IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 201, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-02-05 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: JOB SITE FENCE NOT CONSTRUCTED OR MAINTAINED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION. Unpaid balance $400. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 301): Water Leak – Slow Leak; Door/Window – Door; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-07-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 201): General – Ventilation System; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; Plumbing – Water Supply. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-03-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-03-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 401): Plumbing – Toilet. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-03-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 301): Water Leak – Slow Leak. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-03-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 301): Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-03-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 301): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-01-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 201): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-10-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 401): Door/Window – Window Pane. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-09-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 204): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-06-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-02-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Plumbing – Water Supply. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-09-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 201): Electric – Lighting; Electric – Wiring; Plumbing – Toilet; Door/Window – Door; Electric – Outlet/Switch; Door/Window – Window Pane; Safety – Smoke Detector; Plumbing – Steam Pipe/Riser. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – Partial Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |

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## 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 EMPIRE CASTLE LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2020-05-11 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2020-05-11). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-10 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Jacob Friedman (FAMOUS DEVELOPERS), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-10 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Yoel Hershkowitz, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-10 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Martin Werzberger, business city Highland Mills. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-10 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (EMPIRE CASTLE LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-10 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Valentin Saldivor. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-10 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Jacob Friedman, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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