709 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 7-story, 12-unit building at 709 Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by 709 Empire LLC, has experienced several significant events over the past five years primarily related to construction and safety compliance. Most notably, there were multiple incidents requiring Stop Work Orders, including a period in 2022 when inspections revealed that construction work was being conducted despite an active Stop Work Order, with reports indicating that the construction superintendent of record had withdrawn from the project.

Between late 2019 and 2022, there were three separate instances where work was ordered to stop immediately due to safety concerns, though all related violations were subsequently dismissed following the rescission of the Stop Work Orders. In 2023, there were complaints related to gas utility access (though the inspector was unable to gain entry) and a CSE Sweep, which were both closed without any violations being found at inspection.

The building's recent history is notable for its lack of pest-related issues, with the most recent two bedbug reports (filing periods covering late 2024 and late 2023) showing zero infested units, no need for eradication efforts, and no instances of re-infestation. The Department of Buildings has conducted multiple inspections of the property, and while there have been several safety-related complaints and violations in the past, including concerns about excessive debris in 2019 and various construction safety compliance issues, many of these issues appear to have been resolved, as evidenced by the dismissal of most violations. The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to regulatory oversight, with multiple Stop Work Orders being fully rescinded following inspections, though there have been instances where work continued despite prohibitions.