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217 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

2
DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
14
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 217 Ralph Avenue

The 6-unit, 4-story tenement building at 217 Ralph Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by 217 Ralph Avenue LLC, has experienced recurring issues with basic services and safety since 2020. Most notably, there have been two recent heat and hot water complaints in 2025 and 2024 that required emergency intervention but could not be properly inspected due to access issues.

The building has faced persistent maintenance challenges, including multiple door/window problems (with three separate complaints in 2020, 2022, and 2023), safety concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2022, and unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold in 2022. The property is currently facing significant legal issues, with active Department of Buildings violations regarding an illegal apartment conversion in Unit 3RA that was still under investigation as of December 2024, and the building's Class B violation status related to unauthorized alterations.

There are also two open violations regarding failure to file annual boiler inspection reports from 2017 and 2022. While the building's bedbug history shows no confirmed infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2024), there have been ongoing rodent control efforts, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 noting rat activity. These persistent maintenance and safety issues, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems and unauthorized modifications, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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217 Ralph Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1910
Total area 5720 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
14
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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217 Ralph Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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217 Ralph Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 217 Ralph Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-272025-03-02Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-122024-12-16Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-06-302022-07-19Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-06-302022-07-19Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-272022-03-08Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 217 Ralph Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-15BCloseNone3RAA§ 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, ELECTRIC RANGE LOCATED AT APT 3RAA, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-12-15BCloseNoneNone§ 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION 3RD. STORY APT. ILLEGALLYSUB-DIVIDED CREATING CLASS ''A'' AT FRONT WITH NO 2ND MEANS OF EGRESS CONTRARY TO DEPARTMENT RECORDSNone
2024-12-15BCloseNone3RAA§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DISCONNECT PUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE DISCONNECT OR FILE PLANS TO LEGALIZE WATER CLOSET, WASH BASIN, SHOWER STALL AND RESIDETAIL SINK LOCATED AT APT 3RAA, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-02CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-11-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-11ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 217 Ralph Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-27 14:34HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-12 10:59HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2022-06-30 12:09UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2022-06-30 12:09UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2022-01-27 18:46DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 217 Ralph Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39901152025-01-07CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-04-10Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-04-11)
39879582024-12-15ACTIVEIllegal Conversion2025-02-06Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 1st Attempt Made (2025-02-06)
36753152018-11-13CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2018-11-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-11-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 217 Ralph Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 217 Ralph Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 217 Ralph Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-160002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-07-060002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 217 Ralph Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-23InitialRat Activity
2024-05-31InitialPassed
2022-10-13InitialPassed
2021-07-15BAITBait applied
2021-05-10BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 217 Ralph Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 217 Ralph Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 217 Ralph Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-1535485949M217 RALPH AVENUE LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O AND/OR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORDS. ILLEGAL APARTMENT CREATED AT APT #3RA. APARTMENT DIVIDED INTO (2)APARTMENTS. FRONT APT IS BEING USED. ILLEGAL FULL BATHROOACTIVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 217 Ralph Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 217 Ralph Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 217 Ralph Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 217 Ralph Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 217 Ralph Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 217 Ralph Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 217 Ralph Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 217 Ralph Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 217 Ralph Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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