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221 Ralph Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01504-0002Map

Owner of record: Ralph Capital LLC

221 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 Ralph Capital LLC. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on October 5, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
10

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Oct 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 13% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 51

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Oct 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 28, 2017

    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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling vestibule 1 sty.

    Jan 21, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty south apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jan 21, 1989 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock entrance to 2 sty south apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jan 21, 1989 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 5, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 5, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing front entrance doorknobs 1 sty.

    Sep 24, 1987

    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 100 watts night inspection.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide proper securing of scuttle by means of a slidebolt hook or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 4 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 4 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture 4 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 4 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light switch cover 2 sty public hall south wall rear.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective vestibule door lock 1 sty.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule 1 sty.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty apt 2l kitchen. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1986 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 2l. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1986 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2l jolson. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1986 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty north apt 2l. , section '' ''

    Dec 16, 1985 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 2 sty east apt 2l bathroom. located at apt 2l

    Oct 24, 1985 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective k2 sty north apt 2l mrs golson. located at apt 2l

    Oct 24, 1985 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires walls & ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition reduction in occupancy 6 apts instead of 8 apts 1 sty rear apt converted to store.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cellar front mattresses.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires cellar thru out.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of containers 1 sty public hall rear center.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective locking device door street to 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 wood stud and plaster boards erected ceiling to floor cellar thru out.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 50 watt light bulb front south east of bldg.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar rear.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood tread 9 up from bottom cellar stair enclosure.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to cellar stair enclosure 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods rear yard.

    Oct 24, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty north apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Oct 24, 1985 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator lumber cellar throughout.

    Aug 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar throughout.

    Apr 16, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    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 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

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.

    Jun 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 3R

    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
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,720 ft²
Lot area
2,158 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1504 / 2
Assessed value
$634,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300824, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 221 Ralph Avenue

Who owns 221 Ralph Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ralph Capital LLC.

Does 221 Ralph Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 Ralph Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 221 Ralph Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 Ralph Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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