477 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01457-0002Map
Owner of record: 477 Ralph LLC
477 Ralph Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 477 Ralph LLC. HPD has recorded 84 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 84
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 84
- 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department scuttle cover at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated scuttle opening at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal cover exterior for scuttle hatch at roof at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts ..vacate order #225961 for apt,2f location south
Mar 17, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): violation # 15792122, 15792130, 15792134, 15792143 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling, sub dividing 2nd floor apt , 2nd story
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration decreasing the sq. ft of public hall by erected wall from floor to ceiling, and increase size of 3rd floor apt at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the detach dropladder guide and gravity hook to support bracket to east wall at fire escape at east , 2nd story
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing triangular plate at top return rail and front top rail at building rear at fire escape at east , 2nd story
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles around showstall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Mar 15, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of seal up of scuttle hatch at roof
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide access to roof from public hall as part of primary means of egress at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder in down position at fire escape at east , 2nd story
Mar 15, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing bricks and mortor joints at south corner of east facade at building rear , 3rd story
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures to gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 3rd story public hall square footage minimized with scuttle hatch opening sealed, and scuttle iron ladder removed at 3rd story public hall.
Feb 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant south wall in the public hall at 1st story
Feb 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at boiler room in the cellar
Feb 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door in the cellar
Feb 24, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling in the public hall stairs at 2nd story
Feb 24, 2023
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 14, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 31, 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 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ..... at front areaway
Apr 25, 2017
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water at at cellar
Sep 28, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective locking assembly entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- 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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction for violation #35486354h, file a certificate of correction
Apr 30, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or dept of building records. class "a" apartment illegal sub divided into two class "a" apartmentsat 2 fl. class "a" apartment at apt 2f front has no 2 means of
Mar 15, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or dept of building records. partitions erected creating wall from floor to ceiling decreasing the sq ft of public hall and increasing size of 3rd fl apartment a
Mar 15, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Hazardous
B4b/32a/6a/21b/10a/10b/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g/50h/50i/50j. (50a)boiler burner defective inoperative. (50b)back flow preventer missing. (50c)exposed wood beams over boiler. (50d)no fix fresh air ventelation
Feb 14, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,790 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1457 / 2
- Assessed value
- $67,920
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #345627, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 477 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 477 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 477 Ralph LLC.
Does 477 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 84 housing violations at this property.
Is 477 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 477 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 477 Ralph Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.