New York City property record for 197 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,196 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.016 acres (678 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,098 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage May 2019 Construction Loan |
| APN | 01500-0005 |
| Primary APN | 01500-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 484 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Lot Area | 678 sqft (0.016 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 24.5 ft deep x 27.7 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01500-0005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 RALPH AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11233-1504 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1500 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 37700 |
197 Ralph Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2004.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 RALPH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1504 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| May 16, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage GELT LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000494700 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 197 RALPH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000218232 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000218232 |
| Name | CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1825 PARK AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10035 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 197 RALPH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1504 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 155152 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | BETA ABSTRACT LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 197 RALPH AVE BROOKLYN NY 112331504, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1504 |
| Document Number | 0000155152 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 155152 |
| Name | GELT LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 FULTON ST # 300, NEW YORK, NY 10038-2537 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Ralph Ave was $4,098.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,980 Land $7,080 Building $45,900 | $883,000 Land $118,000 Building $765,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,098.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,748.00 | $40,800 Land $7,080 Building $33,720 | $680,000 Land $118,000 Building $562,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 197 Ralph Ave; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 197 Ralph Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,072 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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