253 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01513-0005Map
Owner of record: 253 Ralph Avenue, LLC
253 Ralph Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 253 Ralph Avenue, LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on April 22, 2026. 7 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 19
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 11
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18815382 issued 22-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color - walls and ceilings, front north room and ceiling of private hall 3rd story apartment.
Jun 24, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of - uncapped gas pipe wall of bathroom, 3rd story apartment.
Jun 24, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 22
- 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 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 - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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 - 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 - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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 27, 2001
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
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. observe numerous cracks at exterior wall at exposure 3 of the building and missing cement around ground level floor window., repair and/or replace; repai
Mar 16, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Hazardous
Install metal screews at breeching sections. tri-cock corroded. replace barometric pamper fumes. clean stack of soot and chimney flue
Jan 25, 1989 · Penalty $150
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 25, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Oct 15, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 24, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 7, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 6, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 1, 2003 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,588 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1513 / 5
- Assessed value
- $483,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820207, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 253 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 253 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 253 Ralph Avenue, LLC.
Does 253 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 253 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 253 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 253 Ralph Avenue?
It has 2 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.