516 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
BBL 3013750041 (Borough 3, Block 1375, Lot 41) · BIN 3399228, 3330708, 3330831 · Last updated: · Ocean Hill · ZIP 11233
Also recorded in city data as: 518 Ralph Ave · 516435 Ralph Ave
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
516 Ralph Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11233; tax lot BBL 3013750041) is a 3-unit religious building (building class M9: religious building (subtype M9)), built around 1929, on a 4,175 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as TRINITY HOLINESS CH/AMER. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $404,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows 53 active DOB violations, seven open HPD violations and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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
- TRINITY HOLINESS CH/AMER
- Building class
- M9 · Religious building
- Year built · units
- 1929 · 3 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 4,175 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $404,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3013750041
- BIN
- 3399228, 3330708, 3330831
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 53Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 7Open HPD violations
- 5OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “516 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (BBL 3013750041)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/516-ralph-avenue-3013750041. 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)
- TRINITY HOLINESS CH/AMERThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- M9 – Religious building (subtype M9)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
- 1929Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- —
- Units
- 3 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 3
- Lot size
- 4,175 sq ft (55.58 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,175 sq ft (incl. 2,225 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6, C1-3The 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)
- 1.00 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 3013750041 (Borough 3, Block 1375, Lot 41) · BIN 3399228, 3330708, 3330831BBL 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 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $404,000The 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
- $181,800The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $173,160Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $404,000 | $181,800 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $394,000 | $177,300 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $388,000 | $174,600 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Church/Christ Writtin In | Trinity Holiness Ch/Amer | FT_3490001041549 |
| 1974-10-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bt Holding Corp | Church Of Christ Written In Heaven Inc | BK_7430073801635 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 53 active of 53
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 | 2025-11-14 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V111425LBLVIO14830 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2025-11-14 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V111425LBLVIO14824 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2024-09-23 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V092324LBLVIO13548 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2024-09-23 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V092324LBLVIO13551 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-30 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V063023LBLVIO17853 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-30 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V063023LBLVIO37962 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-30 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V063023LBLVIO33825 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-30 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V063023LBLVIO13468 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO39499 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO34418 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO19555 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO13213 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-04-25 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V042523LBLVIO13070 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-04-25 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V042523LBLVIO15453 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2020-01-17 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT | V011720LBLVIO01429 |
Showing 15 of 53 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 5 unpaid of 23
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 DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-05-11 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049663053R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-04-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY AREA | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048374056P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-04-01 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY AREA | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048365478K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2023-08-30 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $300 / $0 / $300 | 047991867X |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2021-11-11 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $300 / $0 / $300 | 047279164K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2021-09-28 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $300 / $263 / $0 | 047178250Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2021-03-26 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $300 / $211 / $0 | 047128289X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2021-02-23 | Fire Department Of Nyc | RECORDKEEPING | HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF POWER | $800 / $800 / $0 | 011746152R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2020-11-29 | Sanitation Others | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $300 / $215 / $0 | 0211553531 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2020-01-15 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $300 / $297 / $0 | 0210194115 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2019-11-25 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | TRINITY HOLINESS CH AMER | $130 / $130 / $0 | 0209231990 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2019-01-04 | Sanitation Others | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | TRINITY HOLDINESS CH AMER | $300 / $315 / $0 | 0205689633 |
Showing 12 of 23 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD housing-code violations 7 open of 7
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 · 2008-07-02 | C | 2008-07-02 | SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 2ND STORY APT. #2. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-07-02 | C | 2008-07-02 | SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISNACE CONSISTING OF RODENTS RAT EXCRETA CELLAR FLOOR NEAR STAIR. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-07-02 | B | 2008-07-02 | SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-07-02 | B | 2008-07-02 | SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AND CARD BOARD BOXES 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-07-02 | B | 2008-07-02 | SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES 2ND STORY APT. #2. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2006-07-03 | B | 2006-07-03 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR NORTHEAST ROOM 2 STY. APT. 2. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2006-07-03 | B | 2006-07-03 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING SOUTH EAST ROOM 2 STY. APT. 2. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
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 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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
- 522 Ralph Avenue (38 ft) (32 open items)
- 524 Ralph Avenue (58 ft) (25 open items)
- 526 Ralph Avenue (78 ft) (15 open items)
- 528 Ralph Avenue (99 ft) (one open item)
- 530 Ralph Avenue (119 ft) (19 open items)
- 532 Ralph Avenue (139 ft) (three open items)
Same tax block (1375), closest first
- 1656 Park Place (48 ft) (11 open items)
- 1658 Park Place (57 ft) (four open items)
- 1652 Park Place (60 ft) (two open items)
- 1646 Park Place (76 ft) (18 open items)
- 1640 Park Place (124 ft) (21 open items)
- 1689 Sterling Place (145 ft) (eight open items)
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