118 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

This three-story, two-family house at 118 Ralph Avenue, owned by Rubin Kaykov, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past three years (2022-2025) that warrant attention. In 2022, multiple Class B Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded, including unlawful multiple dwelling conversion issues, unauthorized cooking facilities, and yard maintenance problems. Particularly noteworthy was an infestation of roaches documented in June 2022 in the second-floor apartment, along with concerns about compromised fire retardant materials in the cellar ceiling.

These violations were officially certified as resolved by August 2022. The Department of Buildings received an illegal conversion complaint in July 2022, which was closed in December 2022 due to access issues during inspection. Recent inspections have shown mixed results regarding pest control.

While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations from 2022 through 2025, there have been persistent rodent issues. Most recently, a rodent inspection in June 2025 resulted in a failure, though the previous inspection in May 2024 had passed. Historical records from 2015-2016 show a pattern of rat activity, with multiple initial inspections recording such findings, though subsequent compliance inspections typically passed. The building's maintenance history reflects periods of both resolution and recurring challenges, with a particular focus needed on ongoing rodent control measures and ensuring proper conversion compliance to maintain suitable living conditions.