2385 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
BBL 3083630009 (Borough 3, Block 8363, Lot 9) · BIN 3235910 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
2385 Ralph Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11234; tax lot BBL 3083630009) is a public assembly or cultural building (building class P8: place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)), built around 1971, on a 6,800 sq ft lot zoned R3-2. City tax records list the owner as BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,121,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Building class
- P8 · Place of public assembly or cultural facility
- Year built · units
- 1971 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 6,800 sq ft · R3-2
- Market value (DOF)
- $3,121,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3083630009
- BIN
- 3235910
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 4Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 2OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2385 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (BBL 3083630009)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/2385-ralph-avenue-3083630009. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARYThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- P8 – Place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Public facilities & institutionsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1971Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 6,800 sq ft (40 ft × 120 ft)
- Building floor area
- 14,600 sq ft (incl. 14,600 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R3-2, C2-2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.15 built / 0.75 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3083630009 (Borough 3, Block 8363, Lot 9) · BIN 3235910BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-06; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $3,121,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $1,404,450The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,404,450Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $3,121,000 | $1,404,450 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $3,048,000 | $1,371,600 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,981,000 | $1,341,450 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 0
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06
DOB job filings 2 open of 10
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2002-05-31 | 301345550 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2002-05-07 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1998-10-22 | 300802157 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1998-10-21 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2025-01-14 | 340814015 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2021-06-02 | $284,819 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-06-13 | 321420360 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-07-18 | $15,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-01-05 | 321420351 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-07-18 | $847,267 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2006-04-07 | 301432858 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2002-11-14 | $20,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-01-19 | 301427506 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2002-10-24 | $150,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2001-02-27 | 301000235 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-02-23 | $57,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2002-09-25 | 300991416 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-01-21 | $180,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 1998-05-12 | 300723732 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1998-04-22 | $57,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 18
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-08-31 | 340814015 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-03-15 | 2018-03-11 | 321420351 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2017-03-15 | 2018-03-11 | 321420351 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2016-11-01 | 2017-11-01 | 321420351 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-10-19 | 2017-03-11 | 321420351 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-10-18 | 2017-03-11 | 321420351 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-04-25 | 2005-12-23 | 301925941 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-04-12 | 2005-04-01 | 301427506 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2004-04-12 | 2004-12-31 | 301427506 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2004-03-16 | 2005-03-16 | 301427506 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-01-09 | 2004-04-01 | 301427506 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-01-09 | 2004-04-01 | 301427506 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 18 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 4 active of 4
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2003-03-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031903LL629124072 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2003-03-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031903LL629124073 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V050498LL629125398 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V091697LL6291249668 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 unpaid of 10
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-10-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | FRIENDS OF CURTIS SLIWA | $125 / $0 / $125 | 049486491M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-10-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | FRIENDS OF CURTIS SLIWA | $125 / $0 / $125 | 049486490K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-14 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY | BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048918527P |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-03-17 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY | BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY | $80 / $50 / $0 | 048918460J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-01-17 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST | BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY | $300 / $300 / $0 | 048837300X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-08-29 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY | BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048478490Y |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2023-09-20 | Fire Department Of Nyc | RECORDKEEPING | BKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014083471Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2016-09-02 | LITTERING 1ST OFFENSE | BALTHAZAR | — / — / — | 040533449K | |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2008-11-10 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN/INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | BKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY | — / — / — | 011061776N |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2005-07-18 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FAIL TO PROVIDE REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT/PLANS | BKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY | — / — / — | 010897747H |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
311 requests (last 12 months) 3
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | DOB | General Construction/Plumbing – Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability | Closed | 2026-02-12 |
| 2026-01-28 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-02-05 |
| 2026-01-28 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-02-02 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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