249 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01513-0007Map
Owner of record: Ralph Shi INC.
249 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 Ralph Shi INC.. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on October 31, 2018. 35 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 42
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 · 38
- 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.
Oct 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 17, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall. in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste line of wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink faucet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2016
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.
Oct 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ....ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 4, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ...base at..kitchen sink lower cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ....window silll at 1st window from north at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit .entrance door to apt located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner, bycycle and house hold articles blocking scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 6, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of eviodence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective the ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at locknut at waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide sufficient,proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jul 15, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. note: water damage & peneration @ 2nd floor kitchen @ ceilings & walls
Jan 17, 2017
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Found weil mclain gas fired boiler cp#7772815 operating and unregistered., maintain boiler; register boiler and correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.
Feb 16, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Found weil mclain gas fired boiler cp#7797221 operating and unregistered with defects. boiler room not fire rated. missing fire damper at combustion air intake. chimney cleanout missing door. missing remote swi
Feb 16, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plan at job site at time of inspection. premises under alt 2 job #321960482. no plan at site at time of inspection. remedy: provide plan. contact to dob at 7182868370
Oct 2, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activities contrary to mayor's emergency executive order 120 and subsequent orders incorporating requirements of governor's executive order 202.34 and subsequ
Aug 14, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus.materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.observed throughout the basement,junction boxes octagon boxes.circuit breaker panels.heating system amon
Oct 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at 2nd fl at kitchen area,water damaged to walls & ceiling due to leak at walls. remedy: comply w/code/repair the walls & ceiling.
Oct 16, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 18, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 18, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 18, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 18, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 18, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 18, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1513 / 7
- Assessed value
- $76,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818434, last renewed Jul 1, 2026.
Questions about 249 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 249 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ralph Shi INC..
Does 249 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 249 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 249 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 249 Ralph Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.