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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.