137 Baxter Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00236-0038Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
137 Baxter Street is a school building built in 1921 in Manhattan, 10013. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 43
- ECB violations
- 65
- 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 · 43
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Apr 4, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 11, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 11, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 12, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p37591
Jun 4, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p37591
Feb 7, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p37591
Jan 18, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p37591
Jan 14, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 65
- Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35720603m failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted most windows at floors 5th,4th,3rd,2nd on baxter street side do not open and are in disrepair/rutted wooden frames.rem:repair an
Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35720601z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted rusty metal beams with missing fireproofing at oil tank room at ceiling.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35720600r failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.no firestopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted firestopping missing at gas meter room.rem:provide/maintain firestopping.
Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35719849y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted steel structure above roof at play area deteriorating and rusted.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted window glass panels cracked(some with missing pieces of glass)at classrooms#507,#503,#409,#407,#403,#401,#301,#305,#307,#203.rem:repair and/or replace
Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35682914p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: the steel structure above roof, play area is deteriorating and rusted including the mesh fence. water also leaks when raining i
Jul 10, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35682916z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at gas meter room there are several areas that require fire stopping. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Jul 10, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35682915r. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: in the oil tank room, there are several girder beams thatare cracking, chipping and showing severe deterioration. remedy: repai
Jul 10, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35682913n. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: the valve at the water main/water meter is rusted and leaking. water drips and creates ponding adding to the slab penetration.
Jul 10, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at t. o.i. there were several windows and several doors scattered throughout the school that were not operating correctlty. variety of problems for
Jul 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.gym water leaks coming from roof level roof has playground in with steel cage over it which is also in bad shape rusting.rem:repair and/or replace.
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.no firestopping per bc 712.3;27-345.gas meter room fire stop missing top of wall neverdone also hole above door way and fireproof missing on steel.rem:provi
Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.oil tank room concrete cracking around beams and missing in many part missing fireproofing on steel in tank room.rem:repair and/or replace.
Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.water main valverusted and dripping & bolt at the 90 under valve fully rusted bolt falling aparts hold main together.water also coming into room from slab d
Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued 35555967r failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note at roof level in play area the roof leaks causing damage to the ceiling below in room 514. remedy: repair and or replace
Apr 28, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note at stairway c between 6th & 5th floor the window is in disrepair with the windowframe rotten and leaks. remedy: repair and or replace
Apr 28, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35491007j failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner notein rm514 hole in ceiling approx24"x24" missing sheetrock due to roof leak(repaired).repair &/or replace.
Mar 25, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at roof level water peneration in motor room and various areas cuaisng damage to ceilings below repair or replace
Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35415404z failure to maintain building in code compliant manner walls or appurtennaces note at 5th floor staircase and in class rooms 507 and gym broken glass crack swindows maintain exterior walls
Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at 4th floor gym window in disrepair window frame has come loose now being held in by 2x4 nailed to frame repair or replace
Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant mannernote at 5th floor ceiling damage duet to roof leaks in room 514 and 508.repair and or replace
Apr 20, 2020 · 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. at 1st fl auditorium right side of stage 1 exit sign is not illuminated at
Apr 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing at 2nd floor at stairway "b" one exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection when we tested at the time of inspection. remedy: repair/replace door
Apr 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35317130l date of issue 2/12/18 failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at 4th fl gym and stairwell on 5th fl windowscracked broken frames in (housing)room located on 4th fl. remedy:maint
Apr 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue of violation #35228862m failure to maintain building in codecompliant manner. exit sign missing for exit door in auditorium, left side of stage. "lack of emergency lighting for exists discharge and pu
Feb 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 unlawful placement of furnishings, decorations or othe robjects at exits that obstruct access to egress from or visibility thereof per fdny 2008 code; fc803.3.2. noted: inside holding room # 402 stacke
Feb 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue of violation 35228861k failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: 4th floor gym and stairwell on 5th floor, windows cracked, broken frames, noted in housing room located on 4th floor r
Feb 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35128112p failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at 1st fl exit door in auditorium front left side near stage is missing exit sign. remedy: comply w/code repair &/or replace.
Mar 6, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued#35177480j failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at 4th fl gym & stairing 5th fl windows defective need to be repair or replace. remedy: comply w/code maintain exterior bldg wall.
Mar 6, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Pre-issue ecb 35128112p. exit sign missing for exit door in auditoriumleft side of stage. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.lack of emergency lighting for exits discharges & public corridors per
Apr 21, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall and/or appurtenances at 4th fl gym and stairing 5th fl:windows defective. remedy: comply with nov.
Apr 21, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.note @ 1st fl stairway"a"vestibule door is missing.reissue:35093100k.rem:comply w/ notice of violation.
Apr 27, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2;27-369 note:exit doors @ cafeteria on 1st flare partly blocked by trash cans.rem:comply w/ notice of violation.
Apr 27, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:@ first fl exitdoor in audiotium front left side near stage is missing exit sign.rem:comply w/ notice of violation.
Apr 27, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Roof leak. the roof has become porous allowing moisture to entry the 5th floor corridor ceiling adjacent to stair "b". remedy: repair/water proof roof.
Mar 11, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing exit door. at 1st floor stairway "a", vestibule exit door is missing. remedy: replace missing fire proof self closing door.
Mar 11, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial corridor obstruction. at the main entry lobby, 5 tables installed partially obstructing exit passageway 75%. remedy: remove all tables -maintain corridor width clear.
Mar 11, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain. at auditorium, power cords wrapped around sprinkler branch lines & sprinkler heads. remedy: remove all cords -maintain sprinkler lines clear.
Mar 11, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exterior decorative stone ball is cracked located on baxter street. remedy: repair and/or replace stone ball.
Feb 21, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
First floor auditorium front exit sign is missing. remedy: provide exit sign.
Feb 21, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Inoperable racked exit doors at stairway 'a roof level to play area 5th gl gymnasium exit marked "south" 1st fl playroom temporary marking 5-501 remedy: repair doors to self close properly
Feb 1, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Ecb # 34847073x # 34780079n # 34711663n, 34509862r, # 34465952z, 34279179l noted various defective windows, rotted frames broken panes, and inoperative at various floors throughout hester st exposure.remedy: re
Feb 1, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Roof is leaking causing damage to room513 & bulkhead in stwy "b".rem:repair leaking roof.
May 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34780082y.plaster on wall/ceiling spalling roof hatch in nbulkhead stwy "b" & in room 513 a section of sheetrock ceiling is hanging.rem:repair/replace damaged ceilings & walls
May 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34780079n,34711663n,34509862r,34465952z,34279179lvarious windows are defective;frames are rotted,panes broken,windows inoperative.rem:repair/replace windows.
May 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
The electrical room is lacking fire stopping at the cellar level. remedy:provide/maintain fire stopping.
Jun 30, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
The plaster on the wall/ceiling is cracked/spalling located the roof hatch on the 5fl level & room 204 on the 2fl level. remedy:repair/replace plaster.
Jun 30, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34711663n. windows & window frames are defective & rotten.windows do not open/case properly on the 3 & 5fl.remedy:repair/replace windows.
Jun 30, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner use of prohibited hardware per bc 1008.1.8,27371(1). note: emergency exit hatch doors for egress from boiler room metal stairs to street is padlocked outside &
Nov 21, 2008
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue #34509862r failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. note: windows & frames in disrepair,jammed not opening properly & have rotten wood. remedy: replace windows.
Nov 21, 2008
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
- 1921
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 72,650 ft²
- Lot area
- 19,816 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2G
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 236 / 38
- Assessed value
- $8,832,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 137 Baxter Street
Who owns 137 Baxter Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 137 Baxter Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 137 Baxter 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 137 Baxter Street built?
City records list 1921 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.