59 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01481-0008Map
Owner of record: 59 Ralph Realty LLC
59 Ralph Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 59 Ralph Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 140 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2024. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 140
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 53
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 · 140
- 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
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.
Nov 10, 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2017
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
Apr 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Apr 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the rear fire escape at all stories.
Apr 17, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 scuttle ladder welded and secured to hand railing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Apr 17, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide guard rails to 3ft. 6 ins. above the roof extention at rear at 1st story apartment 1.
Apr 17, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gravity hook at drop ladder rear yard
Feb 27, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard
Feb 27, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since january 23, 2013
Apr 26, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Dec 11, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system trap door covered with heavy items, at front areaway
Dec 7, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - 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 post at boiler room door and near mail boxes at front areaway
Dec 7, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout all stories at public hall stairs
Dec 7, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2012 · Apt 3
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 entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal for all accessible openings throughout building
Nov 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt basmen, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt BASMEN
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of , a flex hose installed tapping gas from the bldg main meter, front wall at cellar
Nov 27, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of wire taps feeding other locations throughout building from 2nd sty apt electric meter at front pannel at cellar
Nov 27, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective , cracked and broken glass covering at electric meter at main pannel, front at cellar
Nov 27, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish, garbage and scattered debris throughout floor area & boiler room at cellar
Nov 27, 2012
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 entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
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 entire apartment located at apt 3rd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 3RD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3rd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 3RD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over all stairs and landings throughout at public hall
Oct 24, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster, holes throughout ceilings and walls at all stories at public hall
Oct 24, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at skylite a roof, over all stories at stairs throughout at public hall
Oct 24, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board holes present throughout ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout all rooms, kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over all room throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window spring balance, 1st. from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of excessive extention cord from 1sty. public hall light fixture to outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlets and fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires through-out in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 2
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 basement apt vacate # 97616
Aug 22, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing skylite , above at public hall stairs
Aug 14, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, at basement entrance at public hall
Aug 14, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at (6) windows at upper and lower sashes throughout all rooms in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt BB
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Jan 13, 2010
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const.doc.&/or approved [email protected] exterior mansonry stairs was removed from the basement level to 1st.flr.entrance door opening at 1stflr.coverted into a balcony.existi
Apr 17, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification bydob.during physical inspection i observed 1 gas meter removed in the cellar and connection made with flexible connector.there are no meter
Apr 17, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. during physicalinspection at 11:00 am on 04/17/14 i observed new gas lines in use in the cellar w/o gas test.test must be done on all new or alatered gas
Apr 17, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit.observed @ 11:10am(4)(hvac)units installed in bsmt & back yard.rem:obtain permit.
Apr 17, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Working w/o a permit. noted: at 1st, 2nd, cellar all new partition work has been installed. all new flr joists have been installed from cellar to roof. no permit has been issued for this work. staircases are
Jun 10, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records 2- class 'a'apt created at basement - 1) at front - 1) at rear partitions. erectedcreating room full kitchen w/gas range and kitchen sink present also
May 4, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 4, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 4, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 3RD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close
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- General
Windows
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - General
Windows
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Locks
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - General
Floor
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1481 / 8
- Assessed value
- $95,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344557, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.
Questions about 59 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 59 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 59 Ralph Realty LLC.
Does 59 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 140 housing violations at this property.
Is 59 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 59 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59 Ralph Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.