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217 Ralph Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01504-0003Map

Owner of record: 217 Ralph Avenue LLC

217 Ralph Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 217 Ralph Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 158 housing violations here, most recently on December 2, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
158
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
131

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 2, 2025

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
3
About 50% of the building's 6 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 · 158

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioniing unit and flower pots at 2nd story balcony fire escape at rear

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd story balcony fire escape at rear yard

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at basement

    May 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Apr 9, 2025

    Open — False certification
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sealed scuttle cover leading to roof at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3ra vacate # 259074 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnect pumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe disconnect or file plans to legalize water closet, wash basin, shower stall and residetail sink located at apt 3raa, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3RAA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range located at apt 3raa, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3RAA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 3rd. story apt. illegallysub-divided creating class ''a'' at front with no 2nd means of egress contrary to department records

    Dec 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apartment entrance in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective soffit at building front yard

    Jul 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the defective ceramic floor at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide metal wire screen at skylight at building roof

    Jul 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    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, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry at stoop at front areaway

    Mar 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    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 icandescent light required at front areaway, 1st story

    Aug 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor covering in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor covering in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed live electrical wires on east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective window in the 4th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 accoustic drop ceiling in bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed live electrical wires at east and south walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 acoustic drop ceiling , blocking ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work ventilation in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 22

  • 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 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
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  • 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 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35485949m., file a certificate of correction

    Mar 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of building records. illegal apartment created at apt #3ra. apartment divided into (2)apartments. front apt is being used. illegal full bathroo

    Dec 15, 2024 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices,apparatus,appliances materials or wiring in use. flexible cord used as permanent wiring in wire molding raceway on 1st fl hallway. remedy: comply w/ec

    Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#3 multiple wooden flower boxes handing over patio on fire escapes. remedy: maintain bldg walls.

    Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways enclosures cable armor. wire molding raceway going to hallway fixturesnot continuous on every floor. remedy: provide effective electrical

    Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Ailure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. service equipment boiler.observed through bis recods. feb 11,2016 at 2pm no annual boiler inspection's 2009-2015 years. boiler #78766 active at time of inspec

    Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    32a/15/16/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/36/ 50a fresh ai intake cloged 50b no check valve on feed water line 50c flue pipe need support 50d feed line need support 50e back flow preventor leaking 50f chimney base need

    May 7, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt CR3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt CR

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt CR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt CR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 24, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 16, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 16, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2016 · Apt CR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 4R

    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 (S9)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
5,720 ft²
Lot area
2,158 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1504 / 3
Assessed value
$634,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #329662, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 217 Ralph Avenue

Who owns 217 Ralph Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 217 Ralph Avenue LLC.

Does 217 Ralph Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 158 housing violations at this property.

Is 217 Ralph Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 217 Ralph Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217 Ralph Avenue?

It has 6 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.