440 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 2-family house at 440 Ralph Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Yvonne Foy, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The building, constructed in 1930, consists of three stories and two residential units. In late 2021, there was a notable cluster of complaints and violations, particularly affecting the 2nd-floor apartment (2FL).

These included multiple safety and structural issues such as broken window guards, flooring problems, door malfunctions, and unsanitary conditions including pest infestations. A series of heating and hot water complaints were recorded, with some inspections showing no violations while others resulted in citations. The building faced serious lead paint hazards in 2021, particularly affecting windows, doors, and walls in various rooms, though records indicate these violations were addressed and certified as corrected by early 2022.

More recently, as of 2023, there is an active Department of Buildings violation related to the failure to file the annual boiler inspection report from 2017. However, prior rodent inspections in 2019 showed generally satisfactory results, with the exception of one failed inspection in June 2019. The building experienced repeated heating system issues, with multiple complaints filed between November 2021 and December 2022 regarding inadequate heat and hot water. While many of the 2021 violations were eventually closed, including those related to lead paint hazards and pest control, the persistence of heating issues and the boiler inspection violation suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.