477 Ridgewood Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04120-0037Map
Owner of record: Ambika115ny Group Corporation
477 Ridgewood Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ambika115ny Group Corporation. HPD has recorded 94 housing violations here, most recently on October 31, 2022. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 94
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 104
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 94
- 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, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up to all accessiable opening to the vacant building at all stories
Oct 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings
Sep 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for entire building vacate number 145655
Sep 12, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt first, 1st story, apartment at north
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt FIRST
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door to building entrance
Sep 5, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt first, 1st story
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt FIRST
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range, at kitchen located at apt first, 1st story
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt FIRST
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. collapsed extension roof (approx 7 feet by 15 feet) at building rear, northeast section
Sep 5, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall
Sep 5, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 5, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door to entrance located at apt first, 1st story
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt FIRST
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rear extension roof north east section over kitchen located at apt first, 1st story
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt FIRST
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.
Aug 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color plaster ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at metal door to bldg
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front building
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 1st story public hall
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at entrance to apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: 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 1, 1st story
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at the lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consiting of double cylinder lock on the storm door at the building entrance , 1st story
Feb 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated double cylinder lock at security gate at building front entrance
Jan 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of burnt outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet collapsing in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling, approximately 7o sq. ft collapsing in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows inoperable at north wall and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Ftm:2story+b semi attached residential building in state of disrepair the roof of the 1 story at rear collapsed.the walls are not properly braced cracked and bulging stucco found at rear.owner to engage a nys pe and contractor to evaluate the building and repair under permit file for permit by 7/1/19.start work by 7/15/19
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons#violation#35355161l issued on 09-05-18 and to file a certificate or correction pursuan to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain buil
Jul 23, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35355161l issued on 09/05/18 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg in co
Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at exposure 4 the vaneer wall is split at the corner meeting exp#3.there is a 2'' gap 12' approx.also expo#4 wall has vertical and horizontal cracks.
Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35355161l issued on 09/05/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain in c
Feb 12, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35355161l issued on 09-05-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner at exp#3-rear
Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35355161l issued on 9-05-18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:failure to maintain bu
May 23, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35355161l issued on 09-05-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: roof @ exp#3
Mar 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35355161l issued on 9/5/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain buildin
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35355161l issued on 09-05-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: note roof at
Nov 27, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35355161l issued 09/05/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain build
Oct 12, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: roof at exp#3 of 2nd sty collapsed into 1st sty apt. wood joist(deteriorated)causing roof to collapsed & deteriorated wood beams in cellar.
Sep 5, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt HOME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt HOME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt HOME
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt FIRST
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt FIRST
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 19, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 3, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 19, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - General
Cabinet
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 19, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 19, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | $496,650 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | $771,928 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,416 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,771 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4120 / 37
- Assessed value
- $47,760
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 477 Ridgewood Avenue
Who owns 477 Ridgewood Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ambika115ny Group Corporation.
Does 477 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 94 housing violations at this property.
Is 477 Ridgewood 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 477 Ridgewood Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 477 Ridgewood Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.