578 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01387-0052Map
Owner of record: 578 Ralph Avenue Hous
578 Ralph Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 578 Ralph Avenue Hous. HPD has recorded 122 housing violations here, most recently on September 1, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 122
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 79
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 122
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at rear yard door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling inside vestibule , 1st story
Feb 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling inside vestibule , 1st story
Feb 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt C5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt C5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt C5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at 1st window from south at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt C5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 5C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by the method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall at heating system closet in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq.ft at north, east, south walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16933139 issued 28-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 28, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq.ft at north, east, south walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2024 · Apt C5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 3rd room from east located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft around window frame in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16901036 issued 17-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16900619 issued 17-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet toilet handle in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft around window frame in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C5
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jul 25, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Noted: at time of inspection, observed a red business accessory awning with electrical lighting installed on the facade that wraps around exposure 1 (front) and 2 (left). also, there is another sign above the a
Jun 16, 2022 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 1
Supervision/use of rigging equipment w/o a rigger's license.noted:no license rigger on site for suspended scaffold at exposure #4.remedy: obtain license.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt D2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 11, 2025 · Apt C5
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 11, 2025 · Apt C5
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 11, 2025 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt C5
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt C5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt C2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt D2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt B3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 14,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1387 / 52
- Assessed value
- $441,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #342695, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.
Questions about 578 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 578 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 578 Ralph Avenue Hous.
Does 578 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 122 housing violations at this property.
Is 578 Ralph Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 578 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 578 Ralph Avenue?
It has 17 residential units and 19 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.