249 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 2-family house at 249 Ralph Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Pin Fang Yang, is a 3-story brick building constructed in 1910. The property has experienced several significant issues over the past few years, with particular concerns regarding its heating system. In 2023, there were two boiler-related violations involving unregistered and defective equipment, including safety concerns about the boiler room not being fire-rated and missing components, resulting in penalties of $312 each. These violations followed a closed complaint from February 2023 regarding a defective/inoperative boiler.

The building has also faced multiple permit-related issues, including a December 2022 complaint where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify compliance, and a 2020 violation for failure to provide approved plans during an inspection, though this specific issue was later resolved. Safety concerns were highlighted in 2018 with violations related to unapproved and unsafe electrical equipment throughout the building. More recently, the property has shown both improvements and continuing challenges. Between 2021 and 2024, there have been no reported bedbug infestations, suggesting effective pest management in this regard.

However, recent rodent inspections have produced mixed results, with rat activity noted in June 2025, following a passed inspection in May 2024. The building's maintenance record shows periodic violations and compliance issues, including a COVID-19 related stop work order in 2020, though this was fully rescinded. The most recent permit activity dates back to 2020, with various permits issued for electrical and plumbing work. While the property has experienced multiple violations and compliance issues over the years, the absence of bedbug infestations in recent reports and the resolution of several building issues suggest some improvement in overall management, though the recent rodent activity remains a notable concern.