196 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01678-0054Map
Owner of record: 194 Ralph Realty LLC
196 Ralph Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 194 Ralph Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 243 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 243
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 651
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 · 243
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d , 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape
Dec 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d , 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout at cellar
Dec 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony building front at fire escape, 4th story
Dec 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d , 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Dec 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator lower door in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2023 · Apt 3D
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes : flower pots at the 2nd story balcony of the stack at the front of the building at fire escape, 2nd story
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Jan 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface with grouted joints/caulking of visible mold at south and west walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 30, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 12, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that llowed by cofo & dob records.stains erectedat apt 1b 1st story(breaching)1st fl to cellar creating an illegal duplex apt.partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for sleeping
Dec 31, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. partitions erected creating illegal class "a" apt at cellar. unlawful stove and kitchen sink present. full bathroom present completed w/ water-close
Jul 25, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. opening created into wood floor of apt 1b 1st story leading down to cellar creating an illegal duplex apt. remedy:discontinue illegal use of amended
Jul 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner re:prohibited materials.gas piping throughout cellar has unions in prohibited locations,future connections for gas(tees) in prohibited locations. (pvc)pipin
Jul 25, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways enclosures cable armor. service ground raceway not continuous. rmdy: provide effective electrical continuity.
Jul 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to properly support secure electrical metalic tubing emt. armored cables and boxes throughout basement not properly supported. rmdy:properly secure support emt.
Jul 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. kitchen created in cellar with associated plumbling for a sink.gas piping connected to stove in cellar.commercial grease trap removed in cellar for commercial space on ground floor.no per
Jul 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate circuit overcurrent protection device per table. #12 thhn conductor fused at 100 amps in basement disconnect switch. rmdy: provide adequate overcurrent protection. obtain permit.
Jul 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use. defective and expose wiring throughout basement also double lugging in 100 amp disconnect switch in
Jul 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to property connecte conductors to terminals. electric water heater in basmeent and 100 amp disconnect switch conductors not prop erty terminated. rmdy: provide proper connections. obtain permit.
Jul 25, 2018
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or dept records. noted: at cellar level, an illegal class "a" apt has been created, which consists of two(2) bedrooms, 3pc bathroom, full kitch
Jul 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit/construction. noted: erected full height partition to create a class "a" apt at cellar, apt #1b has been converted into a duplex apt by opening the floor into kitchen to access cellar lead
Jul 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or dept records. noted: at cellar rear left a class "b" (sro) apt has been created and consists of key locking device, personal effects and clo
Jul 25, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation 34640113n for work w/o a permit at cellar level w/o a permit. remedy: correct condition citied in 34640113n.
Sep 12, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defects noted at cellar level of above premises numerous sections of fire stopping is missing from the ceiling also note horizontal crack approx 2 long and 1/2 wide observed in been nea
Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted at cellar level of above premises full height partition walls were erected and a staircase installed leading to apt 1b creating additional liveable space remedy: obtain a permit or
Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o.note:at cellar level of above premises full height partition walls were erected & a staircase installed leading to apt #1b on the 1fl,creating additional liveabl
Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt STOREF
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt STOREF
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt STOREF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 10,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,613 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1678 / 54
- Assessed value
- $1,012,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330924, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 196 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 196 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 194 Ralph Realty LLC.
Does 196 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 243 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Ralph Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 196 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Ralph Avenue?
It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.