501 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
BBL 3014620004 (Borough 3, Block 1462, Lot 4) · BIN 3039282 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
501 Ralph Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11233; tax lot BBL 3014620004) 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 1923, on a 2,033 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as FORBES, SOPHIE; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 16, 2013 lists a price of $497,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $579,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- FORBES, SOPHIE
- Building class
- S1 · Mixed-use: one-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1923 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,033 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $579,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $497,000 · 2013-04-16
- BBL
- 3014620004
- BIN
- 3039282
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “501 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (BBL 3014620004)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/501-ralph-avenue-3014620004. 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)
- FORBES, SOPHIEThe 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
- 1923Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2005.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 1 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- 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 3014620004 (Borough 3, Block 1462, Lot 4) · BIN 3039282BBL 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)
- $579,000The 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
- $34,740The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $26,534Assessed 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 | $579,000 | $34,740 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $489,000 | $29,340 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $544,000 | $32,640 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-16 | DEED | $497,000 | Nhs Community Development Corp. | Forbes, Sophie | 2013042200781001 |
| 2006-08-28 | DEED | $5 one deed covering 5 lots; price is for all of them | The City Of New York By Department Of Hpd | Nhs Community Development Corp. | 2006083100608001 |
| 1979-04-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2895 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finacne Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finanace Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Fiannce Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of City Of New York; Administrator Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York `; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of Th City Of New York; Commissioenr Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City O Fne Wyork; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finace Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Fiance Of The City Of New York | The City Ofnew York; The City Of Newy Ork; The City Of New York; The City Of New York; City Of Ny | BK_7930106700274 |
| 1976-11-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Soto Elba | Soto Jose B Jr | BK_7630088401004 |
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 SIGNED OFF · 2008-01-25 | 302301257 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2007-02-13 | $10,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2008-02-08 | 302086891 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2006-03-02 | $156,000 |
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 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-04 | 2008-04-01 | 302086891 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2007-03-21 | 2008-04-01 | 302301257 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-01-03 | 2007-04-01 | 302086891 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2006-09-07 | 2007-09-07 | 302086891 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-07-19 | 2007-04-01 | 302086891 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-07-19 | 2006-12-31 | 302086891 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | 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 2 active of 9
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 | 2015-10-01 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT | V100115LBLVIO09236 |
| 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 | V030315LBLVIO12526 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2014-05-15 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT | V*051514LBLVIO12390 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2013-03-01 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT | V*030113LBLVIO07141 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2013-03-01 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT | V*030113LBLVIO07142 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-01-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010109LL629117436 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-01-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010109LL629117435 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-10-27 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V*102706C1603BA | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-04-05 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V*040505C08A02 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 2
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 | 2020-08-20 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | FORBES | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0211552597 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2016-09-02 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | FORBES | — / — / — | 044691021Z |
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 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 2026-11-02; 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) 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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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On Ralph Ave
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- 497 Ralph Avenue (20 open items)
- 505 Ralph Avenue (12 open items)
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- 509 Ralph Avenue (21 open items)
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- 497 Ralph Avenue (20 open items)
- 495 Ralph Avenue (24 open items)
- 493 Ralph Avenue
- 491 Ralph Avenue (11 open items)
- 489 Ralph Avenue (two open items)
- 487 Ralph Avenue (13 open items)
- 483 Ralph Avenue (22 open items)
All properties on Ralph Ave, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11233 (Ocean Hill)
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