104 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 20-unit, 4-story tenement building at 104 Empire Boulevard, owned by Empire Valley LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout the building, with emergency complaints recorded in late 2024 (most recently in December), and multiple similar incidents in late 2023.

The building has also faced persistent water-related issues, with several reports of leaks documented in 2024, including three complaints in June 2024 (slow, damp, and heavy flow leaks), and additional water-related issues earlier in the year. In October 2024, violations were issued for pest infestations in Apartment 12, which included problems with mice and roaches, as well as issues with heating system components in the bathroom. Other maintenance concerns have included problems with an electric/gas range (October 2024) and various building systems requiring attention.

The property has undergone inspections for rodent activity with mixed results; while a February 2024 inspection passed, there had been previous concerns, including a rat activity finding in December 2015. The building's maintenance record shows some attention to safety issues, with violations noted in Apartment 2 (August 2024) regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and bathroom fixtures, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a consistent record of having no bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods (2019-2025), and a single complaint regarding building shaking/vibrating/structural stability in August 2024 was found to warrant no violation.