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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 21, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 29% of the building's 14 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 · 243

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Dec 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Jan 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.