233 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, two-family house at 233 Ralph Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Felix German, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water since at least 2024. The most recent heat/hot water complaint was filed in February 2025, marking the tenth such complaint in a year, with violations issued for insufficient heat and hot water during several inspections. The building also faced a power outage in September 2024, which was classified as an immediate emergency, and electrical service issues were identified in December 2024, affecting the entire third-floor apartment.

Both apartments have had multiple violations requiring attention, including concerning the electrical systems, gas supply, and safety equipment. Apartment 2 had issues with carbon monoxide detector compliance, unsafe electrical wiring, and visible mold, while Apartment 3 faced various maintenance challenges including problematic hot water supply and heating systems. Despite these pressing maintenance issues, the building has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2025.

Recent rodent inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025 passed without issue, though there was one failed inspection in 2012. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by the closure of various Housing Maintenance Code violations, but the persistence of heat and hot water complaints suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1910) and designation as a two-family house are consistent with its historical classification, though the number of recent violations suggests numerous systems may require regular maintenance and attention.