New York City property record for 249 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,550 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,239 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $25,559 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage Aug 2017 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| APN | 01307-0053 |
| Primary APN | 01307-0053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,550 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,550 sqft |
| Office | 2,275 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 7,239 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 64.3 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Account Number | 3-01307-0053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 EMPIRE BLVD |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11225-3402 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C8-2 |
| Legal Block | 1307 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 32300 |
Source: New York City records · APN 01307-0053
Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 269 W 87TH ST, 11A, NEW YORK, NY 10024-2740 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage M&T BANK |
| Aug 08, 2017 | Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANKUNITED FSB |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANKUNITED FSB |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5353 / 1294 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 249 EMPIRE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY 11225-3402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000007532 |
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| Date | Jan 09, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000007532 |
| Name | M&T BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 PLAZA, BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 249 EMPIRE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY 11225-3402 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 293314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1430 PITKIN AVE #3RD BROOKLYN NY 112335110, 3RD, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000293314 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 293314 |
| Name | BANKUNITED FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | 14817 OAK LN, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016-1517 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 249 EMPIRE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY 11225-3402 |
| Document Number | 0000293313 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1430 PITKIN AVE #3RD BROOKLYN NY 112335110, 3RD, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000293313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 293313 |
| Name | BANKUNITED FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $526,500 (-4.8%) Land $97,650 Building $428,850 | $1,170,000 (-4.8%) Land $217,000 Building $953,000 | |
| 2025 | $25,559.00 (+20.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $21,209.00 Additional exemption filed | $553,050 Land $97,650 Building $455,400 | $1,229,000 Land $217,000 Building $1,012,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 360470323003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2021–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Litebridge, Starry.
Based on FCC filings for 1,778 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NY7003493, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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