109 Ralph Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01487-0010Map

109 Ralph Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 858 Jefferson, LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 16 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 47
DOB violations: 9
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 51

What to know

Concern

5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 47

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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Aug 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at basement
Aug 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockeble slide bolt at bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall
Aug 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jan 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of drop ceiling at cellar
Aug 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar
Aug 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle nose at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle nose at intermediate landing between 1st and 2nd story at public hall stairs
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, east wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance to box at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom at building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and trim at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt apt2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt APT2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt apt2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt APT2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front
May 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
May 19, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
May 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story
May 19, 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at west at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 31, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Mar 30, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing plaster boards ceiling cellar center.
Aug 5, 1976
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 9

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
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
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 · 2

Class - 3
Fence exceed permitted height. at time of inspection observed rollup rolldwon gate/fence installed at a height apprx 18' rmdy:conform fence to height requirements.
Sep 23, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o permit observed new roll up rolldown gate installed at garageentance as per dob recods. no permit is on file for this scop eof workrmdy: obtain all required permits.
Sep 23, 2018
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Outside building
Pavement
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt ALL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt ALL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 13
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt ALL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 3
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Power outage
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Power outage
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Safety
Sprinkler
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt APT2
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt APT2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt APT2
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt APT2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Power outage
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Outside building
Roofing
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Boiler
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 4
Residential units: 3
Building area: 4,400 ft²
Lot area: 1,440 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 303
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1487 / 10
Assessed value: $500,400
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #345834, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.

Questions about 109 Ralph Avenue

Who owns 109 Ralph Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 858 Jefferson, LLC.

Does 109 Ralph Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 109 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 109 Ralph Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 109 Ralph Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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