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889 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213

3
DOB Complaints
88
311 Housing Calls
63
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

30
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 30% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 889 Empire Boulevard

As of July 2025, 889 Empire Boulevard is a 6-story, 59-unit residential building constructed in 1934 in Crown Heights, currently owned by Michael Redbord. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly notable through a cluster of complaints between late 2023 and early 2025, with multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) documenting these problems. More recently, in April 2025, HPD issued violations related to flooring conditions, though no violations were found regarding the electric/gas range and sink complaints during the same period.

The building has a significant set of open violations from an August 2023 inspection of Apartment A3, including issues with smoke detectors, base cabinets, electrical outlets, bathroom tiles, and evidence of a roach infestation. The property's maintenance history includes several concerning incidents between 2020 and 2022, including three structural-related complaints in 2021 regarding building shaking, with one leading to an Oath and Department of Buildings (DOB) violations. Multiple immediately hazardous violations were recorded in late 2021 regarding building exterior maintenance, including concerns about window masonry brick work and corroded steel lintels. These violations were eventually resolved, with related work completed in 2024.

A significant violation remains active as of 2022 regarding the stability of a retaining wall at exposures 2 and 4. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections between 2016 and 2025, though there was reported rat activity in September 2019. More recently, the building has shown a positive pattern with zero reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, and passed rodent inspections conducted in March 2024 and March 2025. The most recent building permit was issued in March 2023 for unspecified work.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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889 Empire Boulevard Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 59
Year built 1934
Total area 62658 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
63
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
88
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
6
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 875 Empire Blvd, New York, NY 11213
  • 877 Empire Blvd, New York, NY 11213
  • 879 Empire Blvd, New York, NY 11213
  • 881 Empire Blvd, New York, NY 11213
  • 883 Empire Blvd, New York, NY 11213
  • 885 Empire Blvd, New York, NY 11213
  • 887 Empire Blvd, New York, NY 11213

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889 Empire Boulevard Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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889 Empire Boulevard Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 889 Empire Boulevard. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-04-102025-05-11Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-102025-05-11Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-102025-05-11Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-062025-01-09Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-192024-09-04Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 889 Empire Boulevard. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-08-30CCloseNoneE8HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E8, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-14BOpenNoneA3§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WESTNone
2023-08-14BOpenNoneA3§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WESTNone
2023-08-14BOpenNoneA3§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT A3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WESTNone
2023-08-14AOpenNoneA3§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 889 Empire Boulevard. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-10 10:57FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-04-10 10:57APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2025-04-10 10:57PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-01-06 11:00HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-08-19 17:27APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 889 Empire Boulevard.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38165102021-10-04CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2021-10-05Oath And Dob Violations Served (2021-10-05)
38125192021-09-03CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2021-09-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-09-07)
38123082021-09-02CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2021-12-29Vacate Order Fully Rescinded (2021-12-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 889 Empire Boulevard.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-01-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905525312022-04-14
2022-01-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905525332022-04-14
2021-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-10-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDERECT AN APPROXIMATE TOTAL OF 120 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK ALONG ENTIRE EXPOSURE #1(EMPIRE BOULEVARD) TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTYDOB VIOLATION DISMISSED AS DECLARATION HAS BEEN CLOSED2022-01-27
2021-10-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO MAINTAIN. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1 OVER 6TH FL. WINDOW MASONRY BRICK WORK HAS DISLODGED & FALLEN OVER PUBLIC SIDE WALK. STEEL LINTELS HAVE CORRODED & FAILED. EXPO #4 MASONRY SPALLING MISSING MORTAR, LOOSE BRICKS OVER ACTIVE DRIVEWAY.DISMISSED WORK COMPLETED & S/O UNDER JOB#B00634945 ON 4/12/242024-08-23
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 889 Empire Boulevard. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 889 Empire Boulevard. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-140002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-150002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-290002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 889 Empire Boulevard. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-05InitialPassed
2024-03-12InitialPassed
2022-09-26InitialPassed
2019-12-02CompliancePassed
2019-09-27InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 889 Empire Boulevard. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 889 Empire Boulevard. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 889 Empire Boulevard. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-11-1935635890H877 EMPIRE ASSOCIATESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN LBDG IN CODECOMPLIANT MANNER:@EXP4 FACING ADJ PROPERTY,A/CUNITS@5FL WINDOW W/O SAFETY BRACKET MOUNTED FOR A/CUNITS@PARAPET EXP4 PAINT SPALLING EXPOSED BRICKS REPAIR &/OR REPLACERESOLVE625.00.0
2021-11-1935635891J877 EMPIRE ASSOCIATESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL OR APPURTENANCE@APT1 6FL WINDOW,LINTEL SHOW SIGN OF RUSTED,MISSING (ILLEGIBLE) COARSE BRICKS BY HEADER,WINDOWSILL BRICK MISSING OR DETERIORATED.MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALLSRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-10-0539048719R877 EMPIRE ASSOCIATESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) AND APPURTENANCES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1 OVER 6TH FL. WINDOW MASONRY BRICK WORK HAS DISLODGED & FALLEN OVER PUBLIC SIDE WALK. STEEL LINTELS HAVE CORRRESOLVE2500.00.0
2021-10-0539048720Y877 EMPIRE ASSOCIATESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1 MULTIPLE WINDOW TYPE A/C UNITS INSTALLED WITHOUT REAR SUPPORT BRACKETS. ALSO LOOSE MASONRY BRICK WORK STORED ON WINDOW SILLRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 889 Empire Boulevard. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 889 Empire Boulevard. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 889 Empire Boulevard. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 889 Empire Boulevard. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 889 Empire Boulevard. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 889 Empire Boulevard. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 889 Empire Boulevard. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 889 Empire Boulevard. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 889 Empire Boulevard. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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