78 Ralph Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01648-0046Map

78 Ralph Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Marsh, Charlene. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 11 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 23
DOB violations: 5
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 8, 2026

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

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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 23

ANon-hazardous
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.
May 8, 2026
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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 13, 2025
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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 16, 2021
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 4, 2019
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.
Oct 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

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IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 10 14 86.
Oct 14, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling cellar thru out.
Oct 4, 1984
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wood treads 1 & 2 up from bottom cellar to 1 sty pub hall stair.
Oct 4, 1984
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.
Oct 4, 1984
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code make safe by properly repairing the structural defect rotten floor joist cellar center north.
Oct 4, 1984
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear fire escape.
Jun 21, 1984
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Jun 21, 1984
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.
Jun 21, 1984
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jun 21, 1984
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.
Jun 21, 1984
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cellar ceiling at rear.
Jan 29, 1976
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick & mortar rear outside wall 3rd sty apt 2.
Jan 29, 1976
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water & sewage cellar throughout.
Jan 29, 1976
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 5

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (S2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,600 ft²
Lot area: 1,600 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 303
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1648 / 46
Assessed value: $77,100
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #344698, last renewed Jan 23, 2026.

Questions about 78 Ralph Avenue

Who owns 78 Ralph Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marsh, Charlene.

Does 78 Ralph Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 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 78 Ralph Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 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.