522 Empire Boulevard
Building overview
Data as of Oct 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 1928
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations14 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building3 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood3 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, containing 38 residential units. Built in 1928.
The neighborhood: Prospect-Lefferts Gardens
Brooklyn · 3,721 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,125 1BR · $4,188 2BR
4 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Rolph Henry Playground
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 (27 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint9
- Pests6
- Safety5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
Sep 25, 2026Class C - Window/Door
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF LOCK AT DOOR TO TO EAST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Sep 2, 2026Class C - Safety
THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Aug 17, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Aug 17, 2026Class C - Safety
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE BUILDING ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Feb 7, 2024Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,900 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,125 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,187.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $5,125 | — |
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
NACHLA ASSOCIATES LLC
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 27 open HPD violations on record, including 14 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 3 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 106 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 Prospect-Lefferts Gardens is about $3,125/month for a one-bedroom.