Brooklyn · Block 1500 · Lot 5 · 11233

197 Ralph Avenue

2 floors · 1 apartments · 1,196 sq ft · built 1931 · class S1 · owner of record: 197 Ralph Realty Corp.

89open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
4HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 68 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

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in 799 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Apr 18, 2016Boilers CLASS - 2
AS PER CLASS 2 (B265) 28-303.7 FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE BOILER INSPECTION REPORT AS PER DOB RECORDS.
#32076327L
Aug 1, 2016
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
DOB (21)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#09707
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#08642
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#34049
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#13703
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#13563
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#34690
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#13029
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#07901
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 6, 2018LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
#09939
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 24, 2017LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
#07841
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 1, 2013LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
#07207
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
#09718
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#11521
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#13536
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#13594
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#13965
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 6, 2006LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#13428
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 31, 2005LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#14518
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 13, 2004LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#15744
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 19, 2003LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#15407
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#26209
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (20)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 6, 2018Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Feb 24, 2017Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Mar 1, 2013Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 13, 2011Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 6, 2006Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 31, 2005Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 13, 2004Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 19, 2003Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (47) · C 4 · B 35 · A 8
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jan 19, 2010BApt 2FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ACUSTICAL CEILING TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORYFeb 23, 2010
Jan 19, 2010BApt 2FL · § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORYFeb 23, 2010
Jan 19, 2010BApt 2FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORYFeb 23, 2010
Jul 23, 2009CApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BROKEN GLASS AT LOWER SASHE 2ND WINDOW FROM NORTH IN THE 1st BEDROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYJul 29, 2009
Jul 23, 2009CApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ENTIRE GLASS LITE AT LOWER SASHE WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYJul 29, 2009
Jul 23, 2009AApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT ALL UPPER AND LOWER SASHE WINDOWS, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYOct 26, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009B§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HOLES IN PLASTER CEILING AND WALLS AT ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALLAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009B§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER SYSTEM AT FRONT AREAWAYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2 FL · § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASH BASIN WASTE LINE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2 FL, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2 FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR TO APT. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2 FL, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009B§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2 FL · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2 FL, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2 FL · § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN SINK IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2 FL, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009AApt 2 FL · § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS COLD WATER AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2 FL, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHOct 26, 2009
Jul 23, 2009AApt 2 FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS PANE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2 FL, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHOct 26, 2009
Jul 23, 2009AApt 2 FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2 FL, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHOct 26, 2009
Jul 23, 2009AApt 2 FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2 FL, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHOct 26, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2 FL · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2 FL, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2-FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH BALANCES LOCATED IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2-FL, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2-FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS TO THE UPPER SASH OF WINDOW IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2-FL, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2FL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2FL · § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009CApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CEILING TILES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYJul 29, 2009
Jul 23, 2009B§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WEST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009AApt 2 · § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYOct 26, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR MAKE OPERABLE LOWER SASHES NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST WINDOWS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR MAKE OPERABLE LOWER SASHES NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST WINDOWS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009B§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTERS 1 TO AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009AApt 1 · § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR JAMB IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYOct 26, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS INSERT UPPER SASH WINDOW IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009B§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO LIGHTS FIRST STORY AT PUBLIC HALLAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009B§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 1-2 STY AT PUBLIC HALLAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORYAug 27, 2009
Jul 23, 2009A§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL SYSTEM AT BUILDING ENTRANCE , 1st STORYOct 26, 2009
Jul 23, 2009C§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTERS FOR BALUSTRADE AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORYJul 29, 2009

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