491 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
BBL 3014620008 (Borough 3, Block 1462, Lot 8) · BIN 3039286, 3379473 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 49160 Ralph Ave
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
491 Ralph Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11233; tax lot BBL 3014620008) is a 1-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S1: mixed-use: one-family home with one store or office), built around 1910, on a 2,033 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as CHURCH OF THE LORD JE. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $656,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows nine active DOB violations and two open HPD violations. There were two 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
- CHURCH OF THE LORD JE
- Building class
- S1 · Mixed-use: one-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1910 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,033 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $656,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3014620008
- BIN
- 3039286, 3379473
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 9Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 2Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “491 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (BBL 3014620008)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/491-ralph-avenue-3014620008. 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)
- CHURCH OF THE LORD JEThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S1 – Mixed-use: one-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
- 1910Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 1 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 2,033 sq ft (20.33 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,788 sq ft (incl. 894 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.88 built / 2.43 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 3014620008 (Borough 3, Block 1462, Lot 8) · BIN 3039286, 3379473BBL 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 2026-11-02; 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)
- $656,000The 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
- $39,360The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $39,360Assessed 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 | $656,000 | $39,360 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $572,000 | $34,320 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $581,000 | $34,860 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | M H W Realty Corp | Church Of The Lord Jesus | FT_3660001805166 |
| 1989-10-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Chambers, James R | M.H.W.Realty Corp | FT_3400001494940 |
| 1988-11-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Brown, Lillie/Heir; Richardson, Maggie/Dec'D | Chambers, James R | FT_3870001419987 |
| 1986-07-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 1619 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finance | City Of New York | FT_3870001179887 |
| 1976-07-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | City Of Ny | Richardson Maggie | BK_7630085801438 |
| 1975-06-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2118 lots; price is for all of them | The Finance Administration Of The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin City Of New York; The Finance Admin Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The Cityo Fny; Finance Admin Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of City Ny; Finance Administ Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of City Of Ny; Finance Administration City Of New York; The City Of New York (Finance Of Administration); Finance Admn Of The City Of Ny; Fin Admin; Finance Administration Of The City Of New York; Finance Administration Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admino F The City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of City Ofn Y; Finance Admin Of C Ny; Financeadmin City Of Ny; Finance Administ City Of New York; Finance Admin Of City Of New York; Finance Adim Of City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City O Fny; The Finance Admin City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance; Fin Admin Of The City Of Ny; Finance Administrator Of The City Of N Y; Fianance Admin City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City Of N Y; Fin Admin Of City Of Ny; Fin Admin Of City Ny; Finance Administrator Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin The City Of New York; Finance Admin City Of Ny; Finance Adminis Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin City Ofny; Finance Admin City; City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of City Of Ny; Finance Admin; Finance Administrators Of The City Of New York; Finance Adminsitrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin City Of N Y; Finance Admin-City Of Ny; Finance Admininstrator Of The City Of New York; Commisoner Of Finance Of N Y; Finance Admin Of City Of N Y; Finance Adminstrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator The City Of Ny; Finance Administrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Administorator Of The City Of Ny; Finance Administrator The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of The City Of Newy Ork; Finance Admin City Ny; Finance Admini City Of Ny | The City Of New York; City Of N Y; `The City Of N Y; The City Of Ne Wyork; The City Of New ;York; The City Of N Y; City Of New York; The City Of Ny; City Of Ny; The City O Fnew York; City Of New York | BK_7530078600134 |
| 1967-04-12 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Rosenberg David | Rosenberg Minnie; Rosenberg David | BK_6730039900322 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 0 open of 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2007-03-20 | 302263510 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2006-12-01 | $65,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1993-01-13 | 300205356 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1992-09-24 | $2,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-20 | 1993-10-20 | 300205356 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 9 active of 19
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 | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO27787 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-04-25 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V042523LBLVIO18398 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2018-04-06 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT | V040618LBLVIO13680 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2017-02-24 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT | V022417LBLVIO11161 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2015-03-03 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT | V030315LBLVIO12528 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2014-05-15 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT | V051514LBLVIO12351 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2009-12-31 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | V123109LBLVIO11427 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2009-01-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V010109LL629118076 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2008-01-03 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V010308LL629118039 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2004-02-13 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021304LL629120179 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2003-03-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031903LL629115266 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629116493 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629115488 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*020700LL629116005 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031699LL629115748 |
Showing 15 of 19 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2004-10-06 | Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS:D.O.B. RECORDS INDICATE USE AS COMMERCIAL AT 1ST STORY AND ONE APARTMENT AND 2ND FLOORS THE 2ND STORY NOW CONVERTED INTO FOUR (4) SINGLE | $800 / $815 / $0 | 34453952K |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 1992-08-13 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. TWO WINDOWS INSTALL AT 1ST STY FRONT WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THIS DEPT. REMEDY: FILE REQUIRED PLANS AND APPLICATION ANDOBTAIN A PERMIT OR REMOVE ILEGAL WINDOWS. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34074292Y |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 5
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2023-03-02 | Sanitation Recycling | DISABLED VEHICLE | GOLDEN TOUCH AUTO COLLISION IN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 047235528H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2023-03-02 | Sanitation Recycling | DISABLED VEHICLE | GOLDEN TOUCH AUTO COLLISION IN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 047235529J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2004-10-06 | $800 / $815 / — | 034453952K | |||
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-03-30 | $300 / $300 / — | 0120098139 | |||
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2000-05-31 | Police Department | UNLICENSED FOOD VENDOR | MEEKS | $1,000 / — / — | 0112865051 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 2 open of 2
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-08-13 | C | 2008-08-13 | SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 1ST STORY APT. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-08-13 | C | 2008-08-13 | SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES BATHROOM AND KITCHEN 2 STORY APT. 1. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-04-27 |
| 2026-02-19 | DOB | General Construction/Plumbing – Illegal Conversion Of Commercial Bldg/Space To Other Uses | Closed | 2026-09-08 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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On Ralph Ave
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- 497 Ralph Avenue (20 open items)
- 483 Ralph Avenue (22 open items)
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All properties on Ralph Ave, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11233 (Ocean Hill)
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