649 EMPIRE BOULEVARD — Rent Intelligence for Crown Heights, NYC

Crown Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11213

Built 19256 floors52 unitsBBL 3013120055

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★2.52 reviews

Verified reviewsMEOwned byMARINE EQUITIES MAPLE4 bldgs

649 EMPIRE BOULEVARD

Brooklyn, NY, 11213

649 EMPIRE BOULEVARD is a prewar 1925 building, 6 floors, 52 units in Crown Heights, NYC. Owned by MARINE EQUITIES MAPLE. Public records show 277 open violations, 135 311 complaints, 9 active litigation matters on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 53 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations263last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews22.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units52DHCR records

Building age101 ybuilt 1925

311 complaints135last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$2,150/mo

1 BR

$2,210/mo

2 BR

$2,480/mo

3 BR

$3,100/mo

4 BR

$3,330/mo

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

July

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Potential savings: ~13% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

39% belowArea: $3,500

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

64% aboveArea: $1,350

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$3,500

$3,500

1 Bed

$1,350

$1,350

2 Bed

$2,480

$2,108 – $2,852

3 Bed

$3,100

$2,635 – $3,565

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Prospect Park

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$3,296

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

-0.4%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

16%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

133 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

263 total

Paint/Plaster
83
Door/Lock
48
Pest Infestation
26
Smoke/CO Detector
25
Water Leak
20

311Top Complaints

135 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
128
Noise - Residential
39
PLUMBING
17
UNSANITARY CONDITION
16
WATER LEAK
13

DOBTop Filings

14 total

DOB Violations
14

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(33 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CVIOLATION WILL BE REINSPECTEDJun 14, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 39, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 2, 2026
§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 46, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 2, 2026
§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 25, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 2, 2026
§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 65, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOV CERTIFIED ON TIMEFeb 12, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.5 /5

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2 reviews

5★

4★

3★

50%

2★

50%

1★

Pros: I love my apartment, its cozy, bright, and I keep it clean. Cons: Building management is extremely negligent, if repairs are made they are done as cheaply as possible. The elevator is constantly broken. Advice to…

negativeAug 2025

Anonymous

Unit 7 Pros: Corner apartment, secluded no noise. Nice super Cons: Wrongfully evicted me

mixedApr 2023

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
Good Cause
Rent Stabilized
Has Evictions

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

MARINE EQUITIES MAPLE

Portfolio of 4 buildingsMANAGER: MICHAEL NIAMONITAKISMail: 8214 3RD AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11209

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

3.5

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 3 by score · of 4 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1925Building constructed52 units · 6 floors
nowMARINE EQUITIES MAPLEOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 4 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1925

Floors6

Total units52

Rent-stab units52

ClassD1

BBL3013120055

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1925

Building constructed

52 units · 6 floors · class D1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

53 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: MARINE EQUITIES MAPLE

Portfolio includes 4 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMJul 26, 2026
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
HPDHIGHJun 14, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 39, 3rd STORY,
311MEDIUMJun 9, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
HPDMEDIUMApr 2, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DU
HPDMEDIUMApr 2, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DU
HPDMEDIUMApr 2, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DU
311MEDIUMMar 7, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMFeb 26, 2026
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 5 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.