479 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01457-0001Map
Owner of record: Alijarah Realty LLC
479 Ralph Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Alijarah Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 35 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 44
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 · 39
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing east 2 and south 1 entire windows in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing south 1 and south 2 entire windows in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
Show 29 more ↓
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing west 1 and west 2 entire windows in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing south 1 and south 2 windows in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , at public hall, 1st story
May 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
May 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
May 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof , at public hall, 3rd story
May 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal nosing at treads 1st and 13th from bottom to top at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 3, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Jan 3, 2021
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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 14, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items obstructing egress at scuttle ladder , 3rd story
Dec 22, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at building entrance door
Jul 12, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at metal entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Jul 4, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - 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 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Show 7 more ↓
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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 - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
May 25, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 24, 2021 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 24, 2021 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 24, 2021 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 24, 2021 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 24, 2021 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Door/window
Door
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Show 34 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jan 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt APT1
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 8, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Locks
Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1921
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,882 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,790 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1457 / 1
- Assessed value
- $215,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815346, last renewed Nov 1, 2020.
Questions about 479 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 479 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alijarah Realty LLC.
Does 479 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 479 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 479 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1921 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 479 Ralph Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.