725 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03531-0021Map
Owner of record: Agee Erskine
725 Ralph Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Agee Erskine. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 90
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 14
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 90
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 1, 2022
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 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
May 15, 2013
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 ***minimum 100 watts requierd***
Sep 8, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling, 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the foyer located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st wall cabinet from south at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling, west wall, east wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at apartment entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty south apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1993 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wall tiles bathroom 3 sty south apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1993 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall tiles & grout bathroom 3 sty south apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1993 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling southeast room 3 sty south apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1993 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling southeast room 3 sty south apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1993 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew around windows southwest room 3 sty south apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1993 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable 3 sty south apt 3r nwalon. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1993 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling thru out 3 sty south apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1993 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door 3 sty south apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1993 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive hot water kitchen & bathroom 3 sty apt 3r er1. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting north fire passageway night inspection.
Sep 11, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of wood door at rear north.
Sep 11, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the orth court night inspection.
Sep 11, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 50 watts night inspection.
Sep 11, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead to roof public hall.
Sep 11, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Oct 14, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings all stys public hall.
Oct 14, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass in door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.
Oct 14, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Oct 14, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public hall.
Oct 14, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting rear north fire passage.
Oct 14, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plasterboard ceiling rear north fire passage.
Oct 14, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective roof brace parapet wall roof front.
Oct 14, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing knobs on gas range 3 sty west apt 5. located at apt 5
Oct 14, 1986 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- 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
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Jan 21, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 1FT
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 1FT
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 21, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 26, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 3S
Close - General
Windows
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 3S
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,075 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3531 / 21
- Assessed value
- $421,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329663, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.
Questions about 725 Ralph Avenue
Who owns 725 Ralph Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Agee Erskine.
Does 725 Ralph Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.
Is 725 Ralph Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 725 Ralph Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 725 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.