197 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01500-0005Map
Owner of record: 197 Ralph Realty Corp.
197 Ralph Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is 197 Ralph Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 41
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 50
- 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.
Dec 4, 2024
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 28, 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing acustical ceiling tiles in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1-2 sty at public hall
Sep 22, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass insert upper sash window in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department entrance door jamb in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters 1 to at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 8, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable lower sashes northwest and southwest windows in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose acoustic ceiling tile in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable lower sashes northwest and southwest windows in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story
May 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department entrance door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west and south walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling tiles in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no lights first story at public hall
Apr 24, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system at building entrance , 1st story
Apr 24, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 29, 2002 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 29, 2002 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass to the upper sash of window in the bathroom located at apt 2-fl, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2002 · Apt 2-FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash balances located in the entire apartment located at apt 2-fl, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2002 · Apt 2-FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 5, 2002 · Apt 2 FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 5, 2002 · Apt 2 FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 5, 2002 · Apt 2 FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane in the bathroom located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 5, 2002 · Apt 2 FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 5, 2002 · Apt 2 FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink in the bathroom located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 5, 2002 · Apt 2 FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story
Jul 7, 2002 · Apt 2 FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door to apt. in the entrance located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story
Jul 7, 2002 · Apt 2 FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 2 fl, 2nd story
Jul 7, 2002 · Apt 2 FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters for balustrade at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 17, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches, in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 17, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective defective bell/buzzer system at front areaway
Feb 17, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective holes in plaster ceiling and walls at all stories at public hall
Feb 17, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 17, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit all upper and lower sashe windows, in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 17, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing entire glass lite at lower sashe window in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 17, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass at lower sashe 2nd window from north in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 17, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 21
- 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 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
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 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records.
Apr 18, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- General
Mailbox
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 19, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - General
Windows
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
May 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 1, 2003 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 26, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 26, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 26, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,196 ft²
- Lot area
- 678 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1500 / 5
- Assessed value
- $52,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #821954, last renewed May 16, 2025.
Questions about 197 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 197 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 197 Ralph Realty Corp..
Does 197 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 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 197 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 Ralph Avenue?
It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.