285 Ralph Avenue, Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11233
BBL 3015240004 (Borough 3, Block 1524, Lot 4) · BIN 3041424 · Last updated: · Ocean Hill · ZIP 11233
Also recorded in city data as: 285414 Ralph Ave
Summary · as of November 9, 2026
285 Ralph Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11233; tax lot BBL 3015240004) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1920, on a 1,000 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as 285 RALPH AVENUE, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 30, 2022 lists a price of $400,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,315,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five active DOB violations (three BIS violations and two DOB NOW safety violations) and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- 285 RALPH AVENUE, LLC
- Building class
- S2 · Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1920 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,000 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,315,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $400,000 · 2022-09-30
- BBL
- 3015240004
- BIN
- 3041424
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 5Active DOB violationsBIS 3 · DOB NOW safety 2
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “285 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (BBL 3015240004)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/285-ralph-avenue-3015240004. 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)
- 285 RALPH AVENUE, LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,000 sq ft (20 ft × 50 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,700 sq ft (incl. 900 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6B, C2-4The 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)
- 2.70 built / 2.00 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 3015240004 (Borough 3, Block 1524, Lot 4) · BIN 3041424BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-09; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,315,000The 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
- $78,900The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $27,229Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,315,000 | $78,900 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,317,000 | $79,020 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,073,000 | $64,380 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-09
Sales & deed history 8
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | DEED | $400,000 | Townhouse Enterprises Inc. | 285 Ralph Avenue, Llc | 2022101000140001 |
| 2015-08-11 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bolt, Toni K | Townhouse Enterprises Inc | 2015081700183001 |
| 2014-03-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Simpson, Gladys; Bolt, Toni K | Bolt, Toni K | 2014050501123001 |
| 2013-10-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Simpson, Gladys; Bolt, Toni K | Bolt, Toni K | 2013102400208001 |
| 2013-08-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bolt, Toni K; Simpson, Gladys | Bolt, Toni K; Simpson, Gladys | 2013101100170001 |
| 2012-08-17 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Toni K. Bolt, As Co-Administrator; Estate Of Gloria Marie Johnson; Simpson, Gladys; Stephanie Washington, As Co-Administrator | Bolt, Toni K; Simpson, Gladys | 2012082300742002 |
| 2006-06-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Simpson, Gladys | Johnson, Gloria; Simpson, Gladys | 2006083000807001 |
| 1996-01-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Washington, Gloria/Heir; Simpson, Gladys/Heir; Johnson, Gloria | Simpson, Gladys | FT_3290005072529 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 3 active of 18
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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2025-11-14 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V111425LBLVIO09752 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2024-09-23 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V092324LBLVIO08690 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629126248 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-01-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010109LL629113556 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010606LL629113448 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*013105LL629114538 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2004-02-13 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021304LL629115773 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2003-03-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031903LL629115552 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629116764 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629115751 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*020700LL629116257 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031699LL629116008 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*050498LL629120439 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*091697LL6291220950 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-02-10 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021097LL629120794 |
Showing 15 of 18 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 2 active of 2
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
| Status | Issued | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Active | 2025-11-14 | LBLVIO | Boiler | 111425LBLVIO09752 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| Active Active | 2024-09-23 | LBLVIO | Boiler | 092324LBLVIO08690 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report |
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-09
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 4
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 | 2022-07-02 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT | BED STUY FLY | $50 / $0 / $50 | 047396199N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2016-11-01 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | TOWN HOUSE ENTERRPRISES INC | $300 / $209 / $0 | 0193007440 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2002-03-20 | FAILURE TO SWEEP 18 INCHES FROM CURB | TOWN HOUSE BEAUTY SALON | $300 / $50 / — | 0127707993 | |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2001-01-16 | Sanitation Recycling | LOOSE RUBBISH | SIMPSON | $150 / — / — | 0120990798 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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; last loaded 2026-11-09; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
HPD complaints 1
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-23 | CLOSE | APT2 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Ocean Hill: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
Closest on Ralph Ave
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- 283 Ralph Avenue (21 ft) (six open items)
- 289 Ralph Avenue (40 ft) (21 open items)
- 291 Ralph Avenue (61 ft) (13 open items)
- 293 Ralph Avenue (80 ft) (20 open items)
- 281 Ralph Avenue (310 ft) (17 open items)
Same tax block (1524), closest first
- 88 Sumpter Street (39 ft)
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