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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

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 84

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department scuttle cover at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated scuttle opening at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide metal cover exterior for scuttle hatch at roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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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  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of seal up of scuttle hatch at roof

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ..... at front areaway

    Apr 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water at at cellar

    Sep 28, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective locking assembly entrance to building at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.