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85 Ralph Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01483-0002Map

Owner of record: 85 Ralph Ave Pps, LLC

85 Ralph Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 85 Ralph Ave Pps, LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2018. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 16, 2018

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 · 22

  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors - in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 16, 2018

    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

    Oct 16, 2018

    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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder guide stop, fire escape at building front

    May 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing notice at public hall, 1st story

    May 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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 missing frame at public hall, 1st story

    May 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 9, 2016

    Open — False certification
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  • 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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jul 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure brace at roof to gooseneck ladder at fire escape

    Jun 12, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening two lockable slide bolts at bulkhead doors to roof

    Jun 12, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Feb 1, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts lights not on

    Jan 25, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code 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 07 17 80.

    Aug 24, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at kitchen area 4 sty east apt 6 r71. , section '' ''

    Jan 10, 1983 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - 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 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 19, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 29, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
6,960 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1483 / 2
Assessed value
$584,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341959, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 85 Ralph Avenue

Who owns 85 Ralph Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 85 Ralph Ave Pps, LLC.

Does 85 Ralph Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 85 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 85 Ralph Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85 Ralph Avenue?

It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.