479 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, two-family house at 479 Ralph Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Samir Nazi, has experienced multiple significant maintenance issues since 2021, with the most pressing concerns being rodent infestations and ongoing building maintenance violations. The property has active violations for failing to file annual external low-pressure inspections dating back to 2018-2024, which raises safety concerns about the building's infrastructure.

Between 2021 and 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to basic building services, including power outages, heat and hot water issues, and various maintenance problems during 2021. Notably, multiple rodent-related complaints and inspections have been documented, with the most recent inspections in 2023 showing continued evidence of rat activity requiring bait applications. The building also has documented violation patterns suggesting persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 3, where multiple violations were cited in May 2021 regarding windows, electrical service, ceilings, and hot water systems.

The Department of Buildings has recorded several "Unable to Gain Access" responses to inspection requests, indicating difficulties in resolving compliance issues. While some complaints from 2021 were ultimately closed with either no violations or administrative closure, the pattern of recurring rodent issues and multiple open violations regarding external low-pressure inspections suggest ongoing management challenges. Despite these issues, there appears to have been no recent pattern of heat or hot water complaints substantially impacting resident comfort, as seen in earlier 2021 complaints.