223 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01504-0001Map
Owner of record: We 223 Ralph LLC
223 Ralph Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is We 223 Ralph LLC. HPD has recorded 159 housing violations here, most recently on March 19, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2022.
- HPD violations
- 159
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 157
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 159
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 139 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at egress window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2
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 -notice on wall without information- at public hall, 1st story
Oct 21, 2019
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
Jun 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2019
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
Jun 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide chain guard at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door locked at cellar
Nov 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, apartment at east
Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window- south wall. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window pane in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak .. in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locks in the entrance located at apt 7, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods building front at south
May 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stair treads, risers and stringers at al stories at public hall stairs
Apr 18, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at the ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2
Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a fire watch guard for all stories
Jul 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling and interior walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ventilation not installed at boiler room
May 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counterbalanced lower window sash south at fire escape located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide fire guard
May 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the front fire escapes at all stories.
May 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete rise from bottom at stairs to front entrance of building.
May 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall ( apr.15 sq. ft.). in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash, south 2 window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2015 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 12, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 9, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 9, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 21, 2015
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 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:service equipment boiler.i observed @12:00pm in cellar steam boiler is missing a manual reset pressuretrol safety control.photos taken.rem:maintain boiler.
May 21, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.noted: ongoing construction work at apt 1,2,3 and 6.observed at apt 3 existing ceiling, firestopping and bearing walls removed
May 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit.observed @ 11am demolition of existing electrical wiring in apts 1,2,3,4 & 6.no application on file for removal of electrical wiring.rem:obtain permit
May 21, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved plans.documents and/or approved amendments.noted:under job #321095532 alt2,the plans does not indicate anyremoval or replacement of floor joists,observed at time of inspection
May 21, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.no fire stopping perbc 712.3,27-345.noted: in cellar below commercial space (liquor store)fire stopping has been removed in several different areas.cellar is fi
May 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted: at cellar level boiler room fresh-air vent is not connected directly outside. rmdy:repair and/or replace (connect vent to outside)
May 21, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and proeprty affected by constructionoperations.noted: job#321095532 alt-2 tenant protection noted indicateentrance and exit ways should be curtain off observed at time of inspe
May 21, 2015
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36.
Aug 23, 1996 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Tri-wik corroded. low water cut off piping corroded. dirty boiler room. replace steam safety valve for 15 p.s.i. a.s.m.e. approved.
Jan 30, 1989 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt APT3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt APT3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 4, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2015 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,826 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1504 / 1
- Assessed value
- $781,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332375, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.
Questions about 223 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 223 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is We 223 Ralph LLC.
Does 223 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 159 housing violations at this property.
Is 223 Ralph Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2022 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 223 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 223 Ralph Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.