142 Ralph Avenue
142 Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, has 5 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 5 of 6 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (54/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 6 units · Built 1927
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 54/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 37 buildings' registrations; 18 graded D or F.
- 5 of 6 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (5 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
5 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 1 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 157 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2022-04-04. Newest violation issued 2026-05-05.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 31 days from issue to close for the 1 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Broken window or sash, kitchen, 1st floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT LOWER SASHES AT BOTH WINDOWS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1R), issued 2022-07-27. HPD violation 15285941
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, window on the east wall, 1st room from the east, 1st floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS, STATIONARY SASH AT 1ST WINDOW ON EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1A1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1A1R), issued 2022-04-04. HPD violation 15092097
- Class B: Broken window or sash, bathroom, 1st floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT LOWER SASH AT WINDOW IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1R), issued 2022-07-27. HPD violation 15285943
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2022-07-26. HPD violation 15285937
- Class A: Floor or stair defect (hallway). PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CAP AT NEWEL POST AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY, issued 2022-07-26. HPD violation 15285939
311 housing complaints
2 in the last 12 months, 65 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
5 of 6 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: 142 RALPH AVENUE LLC. Head officer: MIRIAM YAVO. Managing agent: JOE FALKOWITZ. This owner has 37 buildings on record, 18 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 15, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3016630054, HPD building ID 359859. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Gates Av (J, Z), 6 min walk
- Halsey St (J), 7 min walk
- Ralph Av (C), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 5 open (2 class C, 2 class B, 1 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 2 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.