86 Catherine Street
Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00111-0160Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
86 Catherine Street is a school building built in 1965 in Manhattan, 10038. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 83
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 8, 2008
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 4, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 28, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 83
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at t. o.i. there were several interior(smoke) doors scattered thru the school,that were not operating correctly. remedy: repair/replace smoke doors.
Jul 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35684824k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1; 27-381. several emergency exit lights throughout the school
Jul 16, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at cellar gas meter/sprinkler room unlawful storage of cardboard boxes light fixtures,window frames,hard truck, & exercise bench with metal shelving.r
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted exterior doors at exit#2(2 doors) & at main entrance(1 door),not opening or closing properly when tested.rem:repair/replace door.
Aug 28, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted emergency lights with bottom back up power not working wen tested at 2
Aug 28, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. at auditorium backstage lighting over exit door not operational when te
Mar 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. main entrance stairs at interior vestibule cracked, chipped and damaged. rem: repair/replace.
Mar 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35235774h. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. multipurpose room missing ceiling tiles due to water penetration. rem: repair/replace.
Mar 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue #35235773x. 3rd floor mechanical room, cellar, gas meter and electrical room being used for storage of materials and equipment. rem: repair/replace.
Mar 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8; 27-371. backstage of auditorium exit door has dead bolt that requires turning of wrist and pinching
Mar 7, 2018
Resolve
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- Class - 2
28-301.1 unlawful placement of furnishings decorations or other objects at exits that obstruct access to egress or visibility thereof. fdny 2008 fc 1027.4. at auditorium backstage exits partial blockage due to
Mar 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 3
Re-issue # 35200778p. failure to comply bldg in code compliant manner.noted @ 3rd fl mechanical rm & @ bsmt level, gas meter rm,the rms are being use as storage. excessive amt of chairs,tables,wooden schelves &
Apr 3, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ multipurposerooms missing ceiling tiles due to water penetration through roof. remedy: comply with code/repair or replace.
Apr 3, 2017
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue# 35148353y. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted: the 3rd flr mechanical room adi to exit 'f' is being used for storage. excessive amt of chairs,tables,wooden shelves,other school equ
Jul 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 3
Fail to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.note:evidence of water penetrating the bulkhead and causing damage to the ceiling at staircase 'a' and 'b'. rem:comply w/nov.
Oct 5, 2015
Resolve - Class - 3
Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:the 3rd fl mechanical room adj to exit 'f' is being used for storage.excessive amt of chairs,tables,wooden shelves,other school equipment.rem:comply w/nov
Oct 5, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing vision panels.@ 3rd fl stair"e",3 vision panels are missing instair exit door.rem:replace code compliant vision panels.
Mar 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Excessive art work obstructs exit signs.@ 1st fl corridor,wall to walldecorative art work obstructs exit signs.illuminated exit signs not v isble.-immediately-rem:remove all items-obstructing exit signs.
Mar 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Prohibited hardware.@ stairs a/b 2nd,3rd & 4th fl,smoke doors adjacentto 225,327,427,hook & eye installed(some new doors)preventing doors proper operation.rem:remove prohibited hardware.
Mar 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing fire stopping.@ gas meter service room,no fire stopping in cmublock fire walls w/ conduit penetrations left & right & missing cmu block in right wall near ceiling.rem:provide/maintain fire stopping.
Mar 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Excessive combustibles.@-1st fl stairs a/b decorative art work hangingon string,-2nd & 3rd fl stair a/b numerous papers posted-2nd fl corridor adjacent to room 223 paper art work-tree-fl to ceiling w/ paper bra
Mar 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 3
Defective roof flashing.@ upper & lower roofs,several sections of flashing are dislodged & loose.rem:replace-secure roof flashing.
Mar 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34941658m, 34902320n missing corridor door at 4flr between room 426/428, also door at rear sump pump room leading to exterior door stuck shut. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jan 22, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
27-766. reissue # 34902319x. no f.a.i. in gas meter room. remedy: provide f.a.i. as per tppn 1/94.
Mar 23, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue # 34902320n. missing corridor door 4th floor between 426 & 428. remedy: repair/replace door.
Mar 23, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain emergency lighting throughout bldg noted: multiple fixtures inoperational at time of inspection. remedy: repair/replace emergency lighting fixtures.
Mar 23, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Corridor smoke doors not self-closing. at 4th flr between rooms #426 Ƭ, 1 door is racked & the 2nd door has a broken door check. remedy:repair doors to self-close properly.
Feb 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
No ventilation at gas meter room re: 34847551l at cellar level, gas meter room has no ventilation. remedy: provide missing vent in gas meterroom.
Feb 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 3
People w/ physical disabilities operating mechanism controls hardware note the notification bell for acessibility entrance @ top catherine st ramp is approx 6ft above ground level & not accessible & hinders
Nov 22, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway!auditorium found in use & stage found w/ the storage of stage crafts in front of exit.remove all obstructions forthwith!
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls and or appurtenances cracked brick parapet wall sw-section @ west rem: properly maintain parapet wall forthwith
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain interior public hall in code compliant manner.cracked dislodged wall @ public hall adjacent to window opening 4th flr.properly maintain interior bldg in code compliant manner forthwith.
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain interior bldg in code compliant manner.spalled cracked roof bulkhead ceiling a/b 2nd/4th flr & wall a/b stair above iron stair stringer 2nd/1st flr.properly maintain ceilings & walls @ stair
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain interior bldg in code compliant manner.cracked dislodged interior roof bulkhead wall(s) stair e 4th flr.properly maintain interior bldg in code compliant manner.
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall(s) &/or appurtenances.missing mortar @ wall to,stair below/grade,west,brick joints!remedy:properly maintain exterior bldg forthwith.
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall(s) & or appurtenances!missing mortar @ wall(s) to brick joints ne-section & southeast section!properly maintain exterior bldg forthwith!
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall(s) &/or appurtenances,broken & defective cracked brick wall @ rear above stair below grade w/ missing mortar & cracked joints @ se-section.properly maintain exterior bldg
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway!auditorium public hall stage exit found w/ the storage of hockey net,standing fan,et al, cellor.remedy:remove all obstructions forthwith.
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway!2nd flr public hall found w/ the storage of yellow/orange (mats)rolls.remedy:remove all obstructions forthwith!
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.stair e bulkhead landing found w/ the storage of writing board,chairs,bicycle pushcart & stage board,chairs 1 stage wooden platform!remove all obstructions forthw
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.stair f bulkhead's landing found w/ the storage of numerous chairs!remedy:remove all obstructions forthwith.
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dept records.electrical room is arranged as storage room @ cellar contrary to c of o #64248 @ 3/30/67.discontinue illegal use forthwith!
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Approved place of assembly plans not available for inspection.no pa-plans provided for inspection for cafeteria/playroom 1st flr.provide approved place of assembly plans for inspection forthwith!
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Approved place of assembly plans not available for inspection@no pa-plans provided for inspection of auditorium/gym @ 2nd flr!provide approved place of assembly plans for inspection forthwith!
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o,dept records & others!illegal occupancy noted:room behind auditorium stage is arranged & occupied as gym.fitness room w/ machines,et all.@ approx #16 on the 2nd flr
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain interior bldg in code complaint manner.missing handrail @ concrete steps to roof bulkhead landing,firestairs!installed the missing hand rails @ concrete step to roof bulkhead hand landing fi
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Exterior.settled,broken,defective floor drain cover @ sideyard setback parking area @ south w/ rotten flr drain cover @ stair,landing,below grade to said section setback.properly maintain drain cover &/or repla
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o,dept records & or others!north bldg setback corridor @ ne-section found to be arranged & occupied as parking space w/ cars parked.nys license plates:dhy1092,dof3335,
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Door not self-closing.roof bulkhead door to stair f not self-closing & in need of a refit exit door to public hall from back stage auditorium 2nd flr not self closing.properly refit &/or make self-closed said d
May 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc1509.8)protective guards!iron guard rails in between brick parapets & others on roof level found to be not to code @ sw-north & se-sect where opening(s) underneath lower rail(s) too wide & height not @ the re
May 18, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1965
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 111,673 ft²
- Lot area
- 117,191 ft²
- Zoning
- PARK
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 111 / 160
- Assessed value
- $20,551,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 86 Catherine Street
Who owns 86 Catherine Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 86 Catherine Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 86 Catherine Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 86 Catherine Street built?
City records list 1965 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.