Violations at 281 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233 · BBL 3-01518-0001 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations
28 DOB violations, newest first.
- 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 - 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
Mar 16, 1999
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
Aug 29, 1995
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
Aug 29, 1995
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations
The newest 50 of 55 ECB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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 - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 2nd fl stair b by 214 * 1st fl auditorium emergency lights are inoperative.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Feb 8, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:at auditorium stage right exterior doors at exit 6,8,9 & basement stair a by b-144 doors not working properly.remedy:repair/replace door
Feb 8, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:door to room 216 not working properly.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Feb 8, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: the doors have defective in the top hinge & not close completely after use at the following locations. at basement cross corridor adjacent to rm#b23 & at 1st fl,rm#121 & at 3r
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: water damaged to ceiling due to water penetrations through roof at bulkhead staircase'a','b'&'d'. remedy: comply w/code.fix the ceiling.
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at 1st fl auditorium area,west side,vertical cracked masonry in wall approx 15ft length. remedy: comply w/code/repair the wall.
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at basement level,boiler area,evidence of water on ground floor due to leak in a water pipe(dia 3 inch). remedy: comply w/code/repair or replace.
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3 gas meter room need firestop in wall between it and elec room next door to it and firestop above doorway by room b-23.rmdy:prov
Sep 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. note: at roof level door is ()() shut witha string tied to the bulkhead gate for it could remain shut. rmdy: repair/replace door.
Feb 4, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain in code-compliant manner:provide required corridorwidth res bc 1016.2; 27-369 at 3rd flr level by exit door a desk with two chairs flipped up/down postion for storage on the walls ()paper of
Feb 4, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Use of prohibited hardware. door stops are in use on the following doors: rm 143,113,248,129 & 3 doors in lunchroom. remedy: remove prohibited hardware.
May 21, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain. at exterior of exit 8 concrete is spalling exposing rusting rebar. remedy: maintain exterior.
May 21, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective doors noted corridor doors next to room 319 3flr, doors not closing properly. rem: replace/repair door.
Mar 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
The auditorium front exit door leading to the public street does not close properly on the 1st floor level. noted: door hinge causing door not to close properly. remedy: repair and/or replace door hinge.
Jan 5, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
@ boiler room, no exit signs provided. rem:provide illuminated exit sign w/battery back-up @ both exits from boiler plant.
Jan 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
@ gas meter room no fire stopping provided @ pipe penetrations. rem:provide firestopping.
Jan 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
No emergency back-up power provided for emergency lighting @ stair -b- 2nd fl outside auditorium 2 units in gym/ @ kitchen cafeteria= eb5/ebd-6. rem:provide working emergency lighting.
Jan 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
@ stair -d- basement level thumbturn night latches installed. rem:remove illegal hardware.
Jan 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
@ cellar level boiler 2 f.a.i's are inoperable defective motor & lauver rod removed. rem:repair and/or replace.
Jan 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to provide the required fire rated door between classrooms & corridor plexiglass installed @ various panels for rooms 346 339 337 341 216 237 146 149. rem: provide required material to meet fire rated stan
Jan 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
The interior wall has a vertical cracked approx 7' feet long located in the auditorium 1st floor level.remedy:repair and/or replace cracked wall.
Feb 23, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: classroom doors are missing door closers at the following locations room 214 2nd flr level & room 348 3rd flr level. remedy: repair and/or replace
Jul 8, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: concrete block wall has a vertical crack in the electrical room approx 3'feet long on basement level. remedy: repair and/or replace concrete block
Jul 8, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34569888j failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: corridor smoke doors are racked & does not close properly located at the 2nd flr adjacent to room 234. remedy: repair and/or repl
Jul 8, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. noted: at 2nd floor at room 234 corridor swingingdoor is racked & not in use. remedy: repair or replace door.
Mar 21, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door not self-closing. noted: 1st floor at room 117 and room 119 kindergarten class is broken, doors not self-closing. remedy: repair or replace doors.
Mar 21, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects are rust and loose metal partitions in the following bathrooms second and third floors girls and boys bathrooms remedy replace bathrooms partitions
Jan 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue failure to maintain defects are rotten broken and loose metal door frames in basement rear east next to ramp kitchen entrance door and kitchen slop sink room door remedy replace metal door frames
Jan 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to use panic hardware hwere required by law. gymnasium occupancy # 400 and no panic hardware install on exit doors. remedy: provide panic hardwaree.
Apr 2, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian. defects are. rotten broken and loose metal door frames in basement at east side exit leading to ramp, kitchen entrance door and kitchen slop sink room door remedy : replace metal door frame
Apr 2, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect noted at gym walls long verticle crack throughout entire gym remedy maintain building make all necessarey repairs
Apr 19, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide fire segregations of occupancies fire doors are not self closing at room 318 and 234 remedy repair replace fire doors
Apr 19, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide panic hardware in place of assembly location noted at auditorium stage exit door and cafeteria exit door no panic bars installed remedy provide panic hardware
Apr 19, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide panic hardware where required by law location noted at kindergarten area exit doors no panic bars installed remedy provide panic panic hardware
Apr 19, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Obstruction of passage way: ntoe: passage way east of stage in auditorium which leads to the outside of the building is bloc kby the storage of an old plans. remedy: remove obstruction.
Apr 20, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use o illegal hardware illegal hardware 9dead bolt) on exit 6 on 1 floor. remove illegal hardware.
Apr 20, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door & main exit is not self closing exit door from gym to play yard is not self closing exit door & 1 fl corrider to play yard unalde on spen freely exit door & auditorium to play yard unable to open free
Apr 20, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect is damaged masonary stair & entry to school on ralph ave. remedy: repair stair.
Apr 20, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building: defects are cracked wall in storage rm &basement level app exit 3, & auditorium entry next to rm 104 and in gym. remedy: repair damaged cracked walls.
Apr 20, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency exit lights on all floors and corridors. failure to provide emergency power to exit lights on all floors and corridos. failure to provide emergency power to exit/direc
Feb 7, 2001
Resolve