289 Empire Boulevard
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1927
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations15 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building13 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood4 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Crown Heights (South), containing 77 residential units. Built in 1927.
The neighborhood: Crown Heights
Brooklyn · 12,155 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,850 1BR · $5,269 2BR
7 subway stations nearby
14 parks · 2.6 acres · incl. Eastern Parkway Coalition
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (84 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing31
- Structural22
- Lead Paint10
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Dec 11, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6L, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 4, 2024Class C - Pests
RODENTS RATS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST
Feb 27, 2014Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Feb 3, 2006Class C - Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING THE KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK DEVICE INSTALLED AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4N, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Oct 2, 2003Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,350 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,850 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $5,268.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,500 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
289 EMPIRE ASSOCIATES
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 84 open HPD violations on record, including 15 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 4 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 103 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Crown Heights is about $3,850/month for a one-bedroom.