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1645 Ralph Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07981-7501Map

Owner of record: Ben David Enterprises LLC

1645 Ralph Avenue is a condominium built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 24 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ben David Enterprises LLC. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
58

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 13, 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
24
About 100% of the building's 24 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 · 58

  • C

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

    Sep 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 3H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 3H

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch to doo at compactor closet at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly to door at compactor closet at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 1st window at north in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood cappnet drawer at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2G

    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 = 7, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2G

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance, 1st window at north from west in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft at the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance,1st window at north from west in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft at the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18067679 issued 04-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 13, 2025

    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.

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding allowable temp of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door (east 2) at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 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

    Feb 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north , section ''east''

    Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north , section ''east'' original violation 16066460 issued 28-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 2G

    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 31, 2023

    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 = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 5th apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 5th apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 5th apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2J

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2J

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    May 24, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 24, 2021 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to compactor room at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    May 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety covers/caps at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2021

    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.

    Apr 20, 2021

    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.

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 21, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 21, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #35667714p, file a certificate of correction

    Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #35581844x, file a certificate of correction

    Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed at exposure 1, roll down gate is open when passing wooden doors and also at rear of building at exposure 3, during hours of operation as entries a

    Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39087268z, file a certificate of correction

    Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39087653p, file a certificate of correction

    Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Top landing is an illegal vestibule; conform to 2.11.6.5.

    Dec 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,592

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Replace worn gibs where needed. top landing is an illegal vestibule; conform to 2.11.6.5. missing maintenance log. missing contractor sticker.

    Aug 11, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operation of a place of assembly without a current certificate of operation.as noted:at time of inspection premises of commercial space observed 100 patrons at establishment with no place of assembly certificat

    Mar 12, 2024 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Replace worn gibs where needed. remove breaker panel not related to elevator from machine room. provide legible info on how/where to obtain keys to basement level. top landing is an illegal vestibule; make adju

    Oct 5, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Building or vacant lot occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy: atoi, the 2nd & 3rd floors were observed occupied for residential purposes without a valid certificate of occupancy on file with the dep

    May 31, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    I observed on 2 commercial gas dryers in laundry room on 1st floor flexible exhaust ducts which is prohibited and not code complaint as per fgc 504.8.1 and 504.9. i also observed future gas connections that wer

    May 30, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed a laundry room with 2 commercial gas dryers and 2 commercial washing machines installed on 1st floor in room but as per dob records no c of o on file states that laundry room can be on 1st floor at t

    May 30, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner - roll down gates at the front main ingress/egress and the rear ingress/egress not locked in an open position during operating hours / while being occupie

    May 27, 2023 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Contrary to coo / dob records - as per coo #158915 issued on 1958 - premises listed as retail food market and ten (10) stores for 190 people total - at time of inspection, premises has been converted, arranged,

    May 27, 2023 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy and/or buildings department records.coo#300523280 indicates 3 store front& 1 daycare-at time of inspection-premises set-up arrange and occupied

    Apr 23, 2023 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.use of illegal/prohibited hardware/locking devices per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j)2nd means of egress was equipped w/a lockable slide bolt along with 2 roll dow

    Apr 23, 2023 · Penalty $6,280

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 10, 2022 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (RM)
Year built
1950
Floors
3
Residential units
24
Building area
51,566 ft²
Lot area
26,420 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
318
Council district
45
Block / lot
7981 / 7501
Assessed value
$4,199,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #388020, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 1645 Ralph Avenue

Who owns 1645 Ralph Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ben David Enterprises LLC.

Does 1645 Ralph Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 1645 Ralph Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1645 Ralph Avenue built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1645 Ralph Avenue?

It has 24 residential units and 31 units in total.

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