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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 30, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 58

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3rd story at public hall

    Feb 29, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2nd story at public hall

    Feb 29, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 22, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall , 1st story

    Jun 1, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.