524 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 3-story, 3-unit building at 524 Ralph Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by 524 Ralph LLC, has experienced several concerning maintenance and pest control issues since its construction in 2003. Most recently, in June 2023, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) issued a summons to the property for standing water on the premises, with follow-up inspections planned.

The building has a documented history of rodent problems, particularly notable in 2021 when multiple rat sightings were reported between January and June, followed by inspections that confirmed rat activity and required bait applications throughout the year. While more recent years have shown no recorded rodent issues, the property has had to file annual bedbug reports between 2021-2024, though these reports consistently indicated zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units.

The building's violation history includes several significant findings in 2019, when the Department of Buildings (DOB) issued violations for unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, and multiple violations regarding public hall maintenance including dirty stairs and floors, and issues with the street entrance door and lock assembly. More recently, in October 2022, the property received a violation related to illegal parking in a residential district, with an active Environmental Control Board violation documented regarding a vehicle that jumped the curb to access an illegal driveway. The building's maintenance records show some responsiveness to these issues, with many violations marked as closed, though the recent standing water summons in 2023 indicates ongoing maintenance challenges.