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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 11, 2024

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 · 140

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 10, 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide guard rails to 3ft. 6 ins. above the roof extention at rear at 1st story apartment 1.

    Apr 17, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system trap door covered with heavy items, at front areaway

    Dec 7, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide seal for all accessible openings throughout building

    Nov 29, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over all stairs and landings throughout at public hall

    Oct 24, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing skylite , above at public hall stairs

    Aug 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, at basement entrance at public hall

    Aug 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

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

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.