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685 Ralph Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03509-0010Map

Owner of record: Susan Grant LLC

685 Ralph Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Susan Grant LLC. HPD has recorded 204 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
204
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
259

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 204

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jun 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass mirror at medicine cabinet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · 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

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at the west south and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2023 · 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2022

    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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 2nd kitchen from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) south wall in the 2nd kitchen from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1A

    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) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 2 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 2 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14550586 issued 14-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 6 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14522229 issued 01-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit wall cabinet doors at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood drawers at base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 6 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records.partitions erected creating illegal class"a" apartment cellar east section.unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present also full bathroom present com

    Mar 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defect is: broken and sagging concrete ceramis tile floor at 1st story public hallway. remedy: repai / or replace.

    Jan 28, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3509 / 10
Assessed value
$285,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #346274, last renewed Oct 27, 2025.

Questions about 685 Ralph Avenue

Who owns 685 Ralph Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Susan Grant LLC.

Does 685 Ralph Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 204 housing violations at this property.

Is 685 Ralph Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 685 Ralph Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 685 Ralph Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.