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831 East New York Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3014290050 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed4
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 85% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 13.3. In ZIP 11203, 76% of residential buildings hold an A and 7% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

6 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (5) · Commercial Disposal Complaint (1).

Filed construction activity

$141,600 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (2 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1930)
NoSix or more residential units (2)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)EMPIRE HOLDINGS LP
Head officerMICHAEL NEDD
Managing agentA.H.I
Last registered2026-06-10

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,125,000 $67,500
2026$1,211,000 $72,660
2027$1,517,000 $91,020

The city's market estimate has risen 35% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayCrown Hts-Utica Av — 3 4 · 0.4 mi straight-line (about an 11-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: East New York Av / Schenectady Av — B17 · 100 ft
Citi BikeLefferts Ave & Schenectady Ave · 300 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture
Middle: New Heights Middle School. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

831 East New York Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

6 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by A.H.I — 8 buildings, 31 units. Grades across the portfolio: A3 · B2 · C1 · D1 · F1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
1604 Bedford Avenue BK16 B
1291 Nostrand Avenue BK4 A
829 East New York Avenue BK2 A
827 East New York Avenue BK2 D
175 Sterling Street BK2 A
901 Franklin Avenue BK2 F
831 East New York Avenue BK2 B
414 Utica Avenue BK1 C

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $2,485,457 on 2002-04-22 (lender: NYC Hpd), covering 18 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2002-04-22Mortgage $2,485,457 — from EMPIRE HOLDINGS LP to NYC HPD $2,485,457
2000-07-13Mortgage $959,254 — from D S COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC; NYC PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND to CHASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION $959,254
2000-07-13Mortgage $9,070 — from NYC PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND; D S COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC to CHASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION $9,070
1998-12-08Mortgage $8,729,757 — from NEIGHNORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEV FUN; D S COMMUNITY MANGEMENT INC to CHASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION $8,729,757
1998-12-08Mortgage $1,191,993 — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOP; D.S. COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC to CHASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION $1,191,993

Ten-year activity

1050
2017
7
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201703003
201821317
201900022
202000314
202100112
202200112
202300314
202400415
202500415
202600213
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The last 12 months — 4 records

DateRecord
2026-07-30Boiler inspection
2026-04-26311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-04-20Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-10-29Boiler inspection

The full timeline

2026
2026-07-30Boiler inspection
2026-04-26311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-04-20Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025
2025-10-29Boiler inspection
2025-09-03Eviction executed (2F)
2025-08-23311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2025-07-08311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — Waste Left in Front of Residence
2025-03-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024
2024-09-15311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2024-09-15311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2024-07-30Boiler inspection
2024-07-13311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2024-04-10Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023
2023-06-13Boiler inspection
2023-03-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-02-14311: Street Condition — Pothole
2023-01-26311: Street Sign - Missing — No Parking, Standing, Stopping
2022
2022-11-17HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-07-07Boiler inspection
2021
2021-11-08Boiler inspection
2021-08-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020
2020-12-28311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2020-12-22311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2020-12-21311: Illegal Parking — Overnight Commercial Storage
2020-11-24Boiler inspection
2019
2019-11-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-10-31Boiler inspection
2018
2018-11-26HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT
2018-11-26HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT AP
2018-11-26HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER SYSTEM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2018-09-13Boiler inspection
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2018-03-20Job filed: ALT 2 FILED HEREWITH FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION.$70,800
2018-03-20Job filed: ALT 2 FILED HEREWITH FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION.$70,800
2017
2017-05-23ECB CLASS - 2 violation: 15,32A,34B,50,50A,50B,50C.50-COMBUSTION AIR DOES NOT EXTEND TO THE OUTDOORS; 50A-HOT WATER HEATER FLUE OUTLET IS REDUCED; 50B-HWH $250
2017-05-23ECB CLASS - 2 violation: AS PER CLASS 2 (B265) 28-303.7 FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE BOILER IN SPECTION REPORT AS PER DOB RECORDS. SUBMIT A CURRENT B09 REP$500
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2016
2016-09-21DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2016-06-30DOB complaint, category ?
2016-06-23ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCITON DOCUMENTS & OR APPROVEDAMENDMENTS. PREMISES UNDER ALT-2 320411988 EXP 4-1-14 NOTE: $500
2016-06-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF ALT-1 320411988 EXP 4-1-14 FOUND;NO FIRE PROTECTION/$1,000
2015
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-02-09Permit PL —
2014
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-01-06Permit PL —
2013
2013-07-10Permit PL —
2013-07-05Permit AL —
2013-06-13CERT — from COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN to EMPIRE HOLDINGS, LP
2013-06-13ZONE — from EMPIRE HOLDINGS, LP
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2013-01-04Job filed: SPRINKLER SYSTEM FILED HEARWITH
2012
2012-11-01EASE — from EMPIRE HOLDINGS, LP to EMPIRE HOLDINGS, LP
2011
2011-12-21Job filed: A1$72,000
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2003
2003-02-03CERR — from NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND to CITY OF NEW YORK
2002
2002-04-22Agreement — from EMPIRE HOLDING LP to NYC HPD
2002-04-22Agreement — from CITY OF NEW YORK to EMPIRE HOLDINGS LP
2002-04-22REL — from NYC HPD to NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOM
2002-04-22Mortgage $2,485,457 — from EMPIRE HOLDINGS LP to NYC HPD$2,485,457
2002-01-22Deed — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOP to EMPIRE HOLDINGS LP
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000
2000-12-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-12-04Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000-08-24Permit PL — ISSUED
2000-07-13Mortgage $959,254 — from D S COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC; NYC PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND to CHASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION$959,254
2000-07-13Mortgage $9,070 — from NYC PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND; D S COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC to CHASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION$9,070
2000-06-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-01-14Permit EQ — ISSUED
1998
1998-12-08Mortgage $8,729,757 — from NEIGHNORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEV FUN; D S COMMUNITY MANGEMENT INC to CHASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION$8,729,757
1998-12-08Agreement — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOP to CITY OF NEW YORK HPD
1998-12-08Mortgage $1,191,993 — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOP; D.S. COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC to CHASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION$1,191,993
1998-12-08Agreement — from NYC HPD to CHASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
1998-12-08Mortgage assigned — from D S COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC to NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOP
1998-12-08Mortgage assigned — from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOP to CITY OF NEW YORK
1998-12-08Agreement — from CITY OF NEW YORK HPD to NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOP
1998-12-08Deed — from CITY OF NEW YORK HPD to NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOP
1998-06-30Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-06-30Permit EQ — ISSUED
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1996
1996-07-05Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-07-05Permit EW — ISSUED
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-06-01DOB violation LL6291:
1994-01-27Permit EW — ISSUED
1993
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1993-06-01DOB violation LL6291:
1979
1979-04-18Deed — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY O FN; ADMINISTRATOR OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF ; COMMIS to THE CITY OF NEWY ORK; CITY OF NY; THE CITY OFNEW YORK; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; THE CITY OF N
1968
1968-05-03Deed — from SUERTE FURNITURE CORP to MCLEAN IVON
1967
1967-10-13Mortgage — from SUERTE FURNITURE CORP to DONENFEID ROSE
1967-10-13Deed — from DONENFELD ROSE to SUERTE FURNITURE CORP

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