188 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, two-family house at 188 Ralph Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1927 and currently owned by 188 Ralph LLC, has documented several concerning issues over the past three years, with particular attention needed to the current conditions in apartment 3L. As of July 2025, there are open violations in apartment 3L regarding non-functioning carbon monoxide detectors and ceiling repair needs, following a March 2024 inspection. Apartment 2L has experienced multiple maintenance issues, including serious violations related to water leaks, temperature control (water exceeding 130 degrees), and documented pest infestations (mice and roaches) as of October 2022.

The building has also faced recent sanitation challenges, with 311 complaints in 2025 and 2022 reporting pest problems requiring HPD intervention, and rodent-related concerns in 2025 that resulted in a failed inspection. Historical data shows intermittent pest problems, with the building passing rodent inspections in 2010, 2012, and 2024, but failing in June 2025. There is an outstanding Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 related to the failure to file the 2022 External Low Pressure Inspection.

The property has experienced recurring issues with interior conditions, particularly in October 2022 when multiple violations were documented in apartment 2L including plaster surface damage and water-related problems. While some issues have been closed through HPD interventions, several violations remain open as of recent inspections, indicating ongoing maintenance concerns. It's worth noting that the building's history shows regular interaction with housing maintenance and health departments, suggesting persistent building management challenges that have required multiple official interventions.