140 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01663-0053Map
Owner of record: 140 Ralph LLC
140 Ralph Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 140 Ralph LLC. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on November 30, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 217
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 58
- 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.
Nov 30, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 30, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1B1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1B1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1b1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1B1R
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage being stored below dropladder of fire escape at the front of the building
Aug 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket seal in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at sink exceeding the max temp of 120 deg. in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 6 sq. ft.) at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling (at lower level) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling (at lower level) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east, north and south walls (at lower level) in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east, north and south walls (at lower level) in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 6 sq. ft.) at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 14541948 issued 10-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 1A
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 1st story
Mar 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 icandescent light required at front areaway, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3rd story at public hall
Feb 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2nd story at public hall
Feb 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east, the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trims. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall , 1st story
Jun 1, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
May 21, 2009 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2008 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
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
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov#34776121x installation of new fire escape at front of premises rem; comply to comm order
Jul 30, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov 34776121x for installing new fire escape w/o permits. remedy: comply w/commissioner's
Jun 23, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov #34776121x. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Apr 9, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov #34776121y. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Feb 24, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34776121x - for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited in nov.
Jul 22, 2010 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,32a,15,16,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h,50i. 50a-flue pipe need to be screwing boiler housing 50b-relocate check valve on coldwater feed line 50c-no rating plate on boiler 50d-fresh air intake blocked 50
Feb 16, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34776121x for work done w/oa permit remedy:correct conditions cited in 34776121x
Feb 9, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file cofc w/dob pursuant to 28.204.2 for vio # 34776121x remedy:file cofc
Feb 9, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comm order to file a cert of correction w/ dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34776122h rem: file cert of correction
Sep 30, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ comm order to obtain a permit per violation 34776121x for installing fire escape etc w/o a permit rem: correct violation 34776121x
Sep 30, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted at front of premises installed a steel fire escape accessing all front apts w/o permit rem: provide dob w/ engineers report ensuring load being capacity of fire escape and obtain pe
Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-209.2 failure to comply w/ vacate order #202-06 for all front apts apartments still occupied at time of visit apts on 2nd & 3rd fl front units rem: comply w/ vacant order
Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of family.note:apt at 1,2 & 3rd fl subdivided into legal 6 family dwelling converted to 12 & one bedroom & studio apartme
Feb 13, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-209.1 misc viol: fail to comply w/comm order vacate order. notevacate # 202/06 issued for no second means of egress at apts 2a, 2b,3a3b. at time of insp apts are occupied through out with no compliance.
Feb 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w.o permit. work noted: interior partition walls erected subdividing 6 apts into 12 apts from 1st fl to 3rd fl. 6 new bathrooms & kitchens created on each fl at front & rear with closet spaces plumbing & e
Feb 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. note: ceiling broken in a part ic bathroom. an accumulation of debris in back yard &on fire escape creating a hazardous condition. defective plumbing & si
Feb 13, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit hazardous in cell illegal plumbing work with gas lines some lines connected to one main gas meter use plumbing materials which not comply with rs-16 (unions in gas lines) hazardous
Dec 6, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide required of egress for every fl: as noted: at a walk-up multiple dwelling brick framed structure aparts 3a & 3b are located @ the 3rd fl & are not provide w/ a 2nd means of egress fire escape
Nov 24, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit: as noted: at the 3rd fl of a 3 storied brick framedstructure, apts 3a & 3b have been subdivided to create 2 separate apt in each w/ the erection of a wall const of sheetrock. each apt is
Nov 24, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. noted: full height partitions have been erected @ apts 3a & 3b front/ east of bldg to form 2 apts @ each sub-division @
Nov 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted:on 1st,2nd & 3rd floors railroad apartments have been subdivided into four apartments per floor instead of 2 per floor increase from six to twelve total apartments.remedy:obtain a pe
Apr 4, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room and or floor2 front apartments per floor 1st, 2nd and 3rd total six apartments. remedy: provide required means of egress.
Apr 4, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1L1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 25, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 25, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 3, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1B1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 17, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 31, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 31, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 31, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 30, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 30, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Windows
May 30, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 30, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Windows
May 30, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 30, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1663 / 53
- Assessed value
- $585,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341089, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.
Questions about 140 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 140 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 140 Ralph LLC.
Does 140 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 140 Ralph Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 140 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 140 Ralph Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.