98 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01653-0054Map
Owner of record: 98 Ralph Realty LLC
98 Ralph Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 98 Ralph Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on August 15, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 93
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 269
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 · 93
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Aug 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Aug 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Aug 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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.
Apr 11, 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 24, 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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 12, 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.
Oct 19, 2018
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 14, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Oct 1, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o.and dept of building records .observed illegal lower leval duplex caller room used for sleeping only, no plumbing fixture or gas range present, no window,present no natural light and venterlation. e.c.b recommend d.o.b. notifty #c1-1-1159631821, no vacated recommend to means of egress present at rear of caller and stair case going to upper leval apt 1r. located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods fire escape at rear of building
Oct 1, 2015
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jul 17, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock latch at fire escape window at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall at closet in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx. 1 sq.ft of mold in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2012 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2012 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2012 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable sliding bolt with eye let installed at hatch, at scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story
Apr 2, 2012
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also an operable heavy duty deadbolt lock and a heavy duty lockset on door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,, in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at apt b4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt B4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the 2nd room from east, the 3rd room from east, the kitchen located at apt b4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt B4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system on wall near mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2012
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 1st room from east located at apt b4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt B4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ,,, located at apt b4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt B4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Mar 9, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
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 - 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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Mar 14, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records.
Apr 19, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed.by c of o & dept of bldgs records.@1sty apt 1r fl pierecd w/ stairs installed down into cellar creating room for sleeping @ cellar.inadqaute natural light & ventilation.rem:di
Oct 1, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. noted: no fire escape drop ladder present & operational. remedy: provide legal fire escapes & drop ladder. call for inspection to verify completion. 212-56
Jan 15, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. noted: entire building is w/o a secondary means of egress in that would be rear fire escapes are all w/o openings & ladders to lower levels & no drop ladde
Jan 15, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file certificate of correction with department of buildings for violation #34560169m. noted: citied violating condition regarding absence of a fire escape drop ladd
Jan 15, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form,application,affidavit,etc containing a material false statement. noted: respondent filed a certificate of correction for ecb#34560169m dated 7/17/08 on 1/15/09 an inspection found that
Jan 15, 2009 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:left side ground floor front apt has padlocked window gates w/o keys(non approved gates) remedy:remove obstruction!provide required egress.
Oct 22, 2008 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Filing a false certification w/the nyc dept of bldg,pursuant to section 28-204.2.respondent filed a certificate of correction for nov 334523294z on 9/1/07.an inspection made on 10/22/08 which resulted in issuan
Oct 22, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioners order to correct the violating condition & file a certificate of correction w/nyc dept of bldg for nov34523294z.remedy:correct the violating condition & file a cert of corr
Oct 22, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Cellar hatchway leading to cellar is missing cellar hatchway doors leaving an approx 4'l x 4'w opening to cellar below at front of 4 story brick multi-family dwelling putting public in danger. remedy:maintain
Jun 15, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain : note : drop ladder missing from rear f.e. remedy: maintain bldg.
Jan 20, 2007 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress. note: front apt has notnon-approval window gate locked north padlock & no keys. remedy: provide 2nd means of egress.
Sep 22, 2006 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: note: rear fire escape has missing drop ladder. remedy: maintain bldg.
Sep 22, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. note:rear fire escape is missing drop ladder. remedy:maintain bldg.
May 19, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress. note: left side,ground flr. front apt has padlocked gates w/o keys at windows(non approved gates) remedy:provide required egress.
May 19, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door total obstruction: note. front exit door on interior side is missing a handle, which prevents & obstructs egress from exit door to street. remedy: remove obstruction.
Jan 5, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress form room or space as required. note: gates at windows on 1st fl apt, right side are padlocked, tenant has no key & cannot open gates for egress. remedy: remove obs
Jan 5, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maitain bldg. note: missing drop ladder fls 2 - 1 on rear fire escape. is creating a hazard. remedy : maintain bldg.
Jan 5, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-hazardous. defects noted: 1)drop ladder from metal escape at rear of bldg is broken, section from 2nd floor to ground is missing. 2)vertical and horizontal cracks at rear exterior brick
Aug 9, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall-hazardous defect is brownstone window sills and lintels at front show signs of deteration at 2,3,and 4th floor.also brick grout joints also deterating at 2nd and 3rd f
Mar 14, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
May 28, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 4, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 4, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Doors
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Windows
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Doors
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2012 · Apt ALL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,520 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1653 / 54
- Assessed value
- $699,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348714, last renewed Dec 30, 2025.
Questions about 98 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 98 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 98 Ralph Realty LLC.
Does 98 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.
Is 98 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 98 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 98 Ralph Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.