281 Ralph Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01518-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

281 Ralph Avenue is a school building built in 1964 in Brooklyn, 11233. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 28
ECB violations: 55
HPD complaints: 4

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 28

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
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 27, 2001
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 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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 27, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 27, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed

See all 28 DOB violations

ECB violations · 55

Class - 2
Reissue#35717558p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381 throughout.rem:comply with code.
May 8, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35717559r failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.roof level chimney has step cracks.rem:comply with code.
May 8, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue:35717560y exit doors not self-closing exit doors at auditoriumnot self-closing.also at left exit of auditorium there is a heavy smell of urine.exit#3,exit#9,stage doors,3rd floor st b.rem:comply with co
May 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing properly at the time of inspection.at the time of inspection i observed & noted at 1st floor exit-6(outside)one exit door not self closing properly and 1st floor auditorium(right sid
Apr 24, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Reissue:35677474y date of issue:04.26.2024 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at the time of inspection observed & noted at roof level at top chimney has a running step cracks in various area
Apr 24, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35677500z date of issue:04.26.2024 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at the time of inspection observ
Apr 24, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35671925r failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1,27-381.at time of my inspection i observed at the 2nd floor stai
Apr 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35671926z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of my inspection i observed at the roof level the chimney has a running step cracks in various area throughout need to make necess
Apr 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:no fire stopping per bc712.3;27-345.noted:at basement level gas & electrical meter room,both have running step cracks in various areas.electrical meter room
Feb 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at roof leel chimney has running step cracks in various areas throughout.remedy:repair/replace.
Feb 8, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active

See all 55 ECB violations

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 1Q
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Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3
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Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2007 · Apt 2FL
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Heating
Heat related
Sep 25, 2007 · Apt 2FL
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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: School building (W1)
Year built: 1964
Floors: 4
Residential units: —
Building area: 110,965 ft²
Lot area: 105,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1518 / 1
Assessed value: $6,736,050
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 281 Ralph Avenue

Who owns 281 Ralph Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 281 Ralph Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 281 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 281 Ralph Avenue built?

City records list 1964 as the year it was built.

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