599 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01475-0004Map
Owner of record: 599 Ralph Avenue Deve
599 Ralph Avenue is a care facility built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11233. The owner of record is 599 Ralph Avenue Deve. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 71
- ECB violations
- 37
- HPD complaints
- 94
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 16
- 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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 405, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 405
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at b-room 2017, 2nd story, 3rd b-room from west at north
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 1st room from east located at b-room 308, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 308
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Oct 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 in the kitchen located at apt c5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2022 · Apt C5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at community bathroom, 1st story
Jul 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at dormitory 302, 3rd story, dormitory at north
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 302
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at 1st community bathroom from north
Sep 3, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at cellar
Sep 3, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 71
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit; remedy; stop all work' call dob prior to start or work 718 802-3685
Jan 27, 2004
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jan 6, 2003
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 37
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissiooner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39134996x, file a certificate of correction
Apr 30, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Class 1 cease use item: door zone restrictor inoperative. this is a safety feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy: to restore service, email the d.o.b. [email protected]. for a reinspection. class 2
Nov 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. observed unpermitted plastic access panel. access panel no fire rated. hole penet
Jan 9, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Code) exit door not self-closing. observed non self closing exit doors throughout building. gas meter room and electrical room located at basement level has no latching mechanism on doors. potential fire or smo
Jan 9, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the 5th floor boiler room at the point of egress leading to the fifth floor roof no remote shut-down for the boilers as required in mc 1006.8.1. photos taken. (please note a switch is required at
Jan 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the basement the egress from the main electrical room passing through the gas meter room, this does not provide an unobstructed means of egress as required by ec110.26.3c/ ec 110.33(a)1a; ec110.26
Nov 28, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Blind spot mirror missing inside the car, provide. alarm on the car station inoperative, repair. cat 1 tag that is currently displayed, outdated (08/2022), provide an updated cat 1 tag. brake maintenance tag ou
Nov 28, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in dob records no compliance for ecb# 39086661k issued on 05/18/2023. as per commissioner's orders a certificate of correction shall be submitted in a timely manner., file a certificate of correction
Nov 28, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed in the boiler room located on 5th floor excessive leak on pump. as pc 102.3 maintenance. installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition in acc
Nov 28, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Poor flame from burners/ignition control unit defective/front boiler jacket not in place;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jun 27, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active
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- Class - 3
Front boiler jacket not in place/domestic water relief valves not piped down;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jun 27, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
I observed in the basement area the egress from the electrical equipment room passing through the gas meter room. this does not provide an unobstructed means of egress as required by ec110.26.(3)(c)2a photos ta
May 18, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
In car communication malfunctioning (does not always connect), repair. in car alarm inoperative, repair. pit dirty, clean. blind spot mirror inside the car missing, provide.
May 18, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed on the roof no equipment ground conductor installed as per ec 250.110(2). photos taken.; ec 250.110(2), comply with ec code; in stall equipment ground conductor.
May 18, 2023 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
I observed on all floors the electrical panels with no/or incomplete directories. photos taken, provide circuit directory/id; provide/ maintain directory.
May 18, 2023 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Emergency exit fire escape defective and closed off due to broke tred located at the bottom of 2nd level floor, (staircase c), causing the entire emergency exit staircase to be inoperable., repair and/replace;
May 18, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Door zone restrictor not working tampered with (cu). inspection frame in car missing provide. dlm tag missing on the controller. improper fusing on the controller (cu). brake maintenance tag expired. brake coil
Mar 3, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Door zone restrictor is not working. repair door zone restrictor. machine is vibrating. repair machine.
Dec 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Unsafe, unsuitable electrical wiring/eqipment in use. i observed @the main entrance armored cable installed for the exterior lighting. armedcable cannot be used in wet/damp locations. i observed inside the
Jul 15, 2019 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed on 7/18/17at above address no current boiler inspection on file at the dob the last boiler inspection was filed on 3/08/16. rmdy: repair and/or replc
Jul 18, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.observed at the top of stairwell a:the installation of an electrical panel,power cable with heavy duty plugs and a get of conductors to provide power to panel.temporary installa
Jul 18, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide proper support for temporary wiring.observed a the top of stairwell a:the use of 12 awg wires to provide support to an electrical panel that was being used for temporary power.additionally en
Jul 18, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 408.2 misc violation: future connection exist on gas piping. at the time of my inspection i observed in the laudry room a future connection in stalled in the gas supply piping to the dryers. remedy: comply
Feb 2, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35207582p issued on 09/05/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for obstructed exit passageway. remedy: comply w/comm's order
Nov 19, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
05x10,01l10,02x10,03i11,61j01,56y3,52y03,68b07,42m07,46j01,17h11,17d06,18m11,17j01. *class one item; 05x-zone lock restrictor; 01,02xl-inaudible; 03i-travelling lantern; 61j-can be opened (; 56y-seal leaks; 52y
Oct 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. obstruction noted: bylobby area creating seating waiting area blocking of egress. each seating chair has 4 attached next to entry & exit passageway reducing area
Sep 6, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
27-937 failure to provide/post warning sign on electric meter room per 27-937(b). noted: at cellar electric room marked co1,missing metalsign on door stating "use no water".2 sprinkler heads installed in el
Mar 2, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or amend ments. noted: new sprinkler system installed under job#301760351-ew-spindicates 79 sprinkler head at cellar level on schedule b of applica
Mar 2, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
56y10,56y13,41i10,56l10,58l10,61b07,67x10,37x02. 56y-repair and seal leaking; 56l-repair noise coming from machine; 61b-provide current elev company phone on maint line; 67x-repair phone system in the car.
Nov 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10,56l10,56m07,42n11,99m07,70o02,71x10,24x10,100b07. 67x10-repair emergency phone; 56l10-eliminate machine excessive noise; 56m07-not enough oil in the machine case; 42n11-bypassed fuse on the controller;99m
Jun 19, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to notify the dob prior to commencement of demo work noted:as per dob records no notification (call-in) was given prior to demolished 3 story structure a parking lot with black top @ this location
Jun 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect noted: (1) broken windows throughout glass in danger of falling onto pedestrians. (2) stone window sills are cracked with missing sections and are in danger of falling onto pedestria
Oct 31, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building four store steel & concrete building has stopped construction and abanon ded site the site is open and unsecured there is ahole in chair link perimeter fence on (easteern pkwy side
Jan 6, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall 2 & 3 floor building facade is missing 3'x6' slabs of concrete that were never put up or have falling off building 1 floor has partial block walls installed but never
Jan 6, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Abandoned and discontinued operation. failure to provide required 8 foot high solid construction fence protect public from potential hazard on abandoned construction site. remedy: provide fence immediately.
Jun 24, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Tubes: dirty. tubes: leaking tubes: pitted
Oct 6, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Boilers
Nov 28, 1988
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4005
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 4047
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3045
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 410
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 507
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 502 -
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 455
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2020
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5-015
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 4-029
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 405
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 501
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BED 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2017
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 502
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 308
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 211
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 5085TH
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt FLOOR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 5018
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 200
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 200
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2022 · Apt 200-10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 400
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2021 · Apt 405
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 406
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 212
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 501
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Care facility (N9)
- Year built
- 1921
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 52,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 17,990 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1475 / 4
- Assessed value
- $5,143,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #385750, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 599 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 599 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 599 Ralph Avenue Deve.
Does 599 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 599 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 599 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1921 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.