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196 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

6
DOB Complaints
79
311 Housing Calls
117
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

21
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 21% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 196 Ralph Avenue

196 Ralph Avenue is a 14-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Leib Flohr. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout recent years, with the most concerning patterns emerging in 2025. There have been multiple health department complaints regarding food establishments with reported rodent issues between March and July 2025, and the most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 confirmed rat activity.

The property has faced significant maintenance challenges in 2025, including multiple emergency housing maintenance code complaints related to water leaks, flooring issues, door problems, and appliance failures. Notably, there were also serious heating and hot water complaints affecting the entire building during this period. The building's violation history reveals a concerning pattern of issues requiring attention, particularly in Apartment 2A, which had multiple housing maintenance code violations in early 2024 including pest infestations, broken floor tiles, and maintenance deficiencies. Previous inspections and violations from 2023 indicated problems with the fire escape, door self-closing mechanisms, and pest control.

The property has undergone several rodent inspections since 2022, with initial inspections frequently showing rat activity. Notable past violations include issues with electrical wiring, plumbing, and unauthorized construction work recorded in 2018, when the basement was found to contain unpermitted residential modifications including what appeared to be an illegal duplex conversion. While there have been some resolved violations and the building has passed multiple rodent compliance inspections, the recent pattern of complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2019 to 2024 show no infestations during this period.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 14
Year built 1927
Total area 10400 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
117
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
79
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
13
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 194 Ralph Ave, New York, NY 11233
  • 196 Ralph Ave, New York, NY 11233

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196 Ralph Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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196 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 196 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
2025-03-012025-05-09Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-012025-05-09Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-012025-05-09Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-012025-05-09Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-012025-05-09Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 196 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
2024-02-04BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-04CCloseNone2AHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-04ACloseNone2A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN , THE BATHROOM , THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-04CCloseNone2AHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-04BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 196 Ralph Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-04 20:21Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2025-04-13 14:18Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2025-04-11 09:50Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2025-03-15 11:55APPLIANCEREFRIGERATORClosedHPD
2025-03-15 11:55DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 196 Ralph Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-31ACTIVEFailure to Maintain
2025-05-25ACTIVEPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
38930082023-02-09CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-02-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-02-09)
36814482019-01-03CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-02-23Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-02-23)
36605092018-08-02CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2018-08-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-08-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 196 Ralph Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2018-12-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION_SQS PAID INVOICE #903028622020-09-16
2018-10-31V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2018-11-02
2018-10-31V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2018-12-21
2018-10-31V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2018-12-21
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 196 Ralph Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 196 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
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2023-02-070002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-280002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 196 Ralph Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-30InitialRat Activity
2024-06-13InitialPassed
2023-04-04CompliancePassed
2023-01-24InitialRat Activity
2023-01-11CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 196 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 196 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 196 Ralph Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-12-3135243590NRALPH & RALPH PROPERTIESOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT LLOWED BY COFO & DOB RECORDS.STAINS ERECTEDAT APT 1B 1ST STORY(BREACHING)1ST FL TO CELLAR CREATING AN ILLEGAL DUPLEX APT.PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING ILLEGAL USE OF ROOMS FOR SLEEPINGRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-07-2535343270MRALPH AND RALPH PROPERTIEFAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT SECURE ELECTRICAL METALIC TUBING EMT. ARMORED CABLES AND BOXES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED. RMDY:PROPERLY SECURE SUPPORT EMT.RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-07-2535343267LRALPH AND RALPH PROPERTIEFAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CIRCUIT OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE PER TABLE. #12 THHN CONDUCTOR FUSED AT 100 AMPS IN BASEMENT DISCONNECT SWITCH. RMDY: PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. OBTAIN PERMIT.RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-07-2535343268NRALPH AND RALPH PROPERTIEUNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DEVICES APPARATUS APPLIANCES MATERIALS OR WIRING IN USE. DEFECTIVE AND EXPOSE WIRING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALSO DOUBLE LUGGING IN 100 AMP DISCONNECT SWITCH INRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-07-2535343269PRALPH AND RALPH PROPERTIEFAILURE TO PROPERTY CONNECTE CONDUCTORS TO TERMINALS. ELECTRIC WATER HEATER IN BASMEENT AND 100 AMP DISCONNECT SWITCH CONDUCTORS NOT PROP ERTY TERMINATED. RMDY: PROVIDE PROPER CONNECTIONS. OBTAIN PERMIT.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 196 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 196 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 196 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 196 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 196 Ralph Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 196 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 196 Ralph Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 196 Ralph Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 196 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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