497 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01462-0005Map
Owner of record: Stewart, Trustee, Dowel A
497 Ralph Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Stewart, Trustee, Dowel A. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 20 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 30
- 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
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Aug 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective skylight in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical light switch and cover plate on north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sashes of window in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings all walls and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a proper seat for water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door frame casing at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet and counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of wood strips with sharp nails next to base board at all walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Doors
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Windows
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Doors
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Floor
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,760 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,033 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1462 / 5
- Assessed value
- $41,940
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818995, last renewed Jan 23, 2024.
Questions about 497 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 497 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Stewart, Trustee, Dowel A.
Does 497 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 497 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 497 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 497 Ralph Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.