563 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The two-family house at 563 Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights, owned by Hacha Zellermaier, has undergone several notable maintenance and health events since 2013. Most recently, in November 2024, there was a rat sighting complaint that resulted in a Department of Health inspection, which found no violations.

The building has maintained relatively good rodent control, with consistent passing inspections in early 2025 and throughout 2024, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in November 2023. The property experienced multiple issues in early 2021, including violations related to mold in the bathroom of the 2nd floor apartment (apt 2F), electrical lighting problems, plumbing issues with the toilet, and concerns regarding door/window conditions. These violations were addressed over time, with the mold issue receiving certification of correction in November 2023.

Subsequent inspections found no further violations related to these previous complaints. The building has maintained a good record of compliance with rodent inspections over the years, passing all inspections since 2015, with the exception of the brief period of rat activity in late 2023. Other historical complaints, such as a smoking violation in 2021 and a recent rodent sighting in 2024, have been resolved or properly addressed through inspections.