198 Monroe Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00259-0044Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
198 Monroe Street is a school building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10002. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 44
- ECB violations
- 93
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 44
- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
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 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
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Oct 15, 2003
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - 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 - 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)properly secure iron cover at top of motor room ladder
Feb 28, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 93
- Class - 2
Reissue#35720622h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:there were several emergency lights that were not o
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35720623j failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted:the wall facing monroe st,next to service entry is showing signsof deterioration and is bulging.stucco is loosening and falling.rem:re
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35720621x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:there were several smoke door scattered throughout the school that are not operating correctly.(not closing 100%)(hard to open)(don'
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35720620y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at the 5th floor level by stair f and others,the plaster is cracked and spalling is present from the water penetration.rem:repair/re
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35720619r failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.note:at the cellar level,there is water infiltration through foundation wall by the boiler rm.access stair.rem:repair/leaks.
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:the boys bathroom at the 1st floor cafeteria has one sink loose ready to fall,and the other sink already fell off the wall.rem:repair/replace.
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:the floorsthroughout the school.in 20 or more classrooms are chipped,coming up and very uneven.the damage caused by the warped and deteriorating wood
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35684730j. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: the wall facing monroe street next to the service entrance to school is bulging and shows signs of deterioration. there is also
Jul 17, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35684734r. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at cellar level, the foundation walls by the boiler rm access stair are allowing water infiltration that enters the cellar. rem
Jul 17, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35684731l. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1; 27.381. noted: at t. o. i. there were several emergency lig
Jul 17, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
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- Class - 2
Re-issue #35684733p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: cracked and spalling plaster from the water penetrations at several areas on 5th floor(stair f and others). remedy: repair/repl
Jul 17, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35684732n. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: several smoke doors at various locations on several floors are not operating correctly. hard to open, don't close, don't fit in
Jul 17, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted cracked & spalling plaster due to water infiltration at 5th fl stair f & adjacent boys bathroom#513,walls & ceilings.rem:repair and/or replace.
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35672372k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted existing emergency lights not working in gym#2 & #3
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted interior fpsc doors not working properly.5th fl smoke by elevator,rm#503/505,rm#410,rm#309,3rd fl stair b,2nd fl stair a,1st fl cafeteria#112 & exit#6
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at cellar level boiler room & at stair a cellar access stair,foundation walls have become porous allowing water inside the cellar level.evidence inclu
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at 1st floors,stair c-cafeteria side,missing wire mesh glass panel divider,replaced with a street of plexiglass.rem:repair and/or replace-provide wire
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35672373m failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenancesnoted monroe street wall corner adjacent to park & schools service entrance,has spalling,buldging and missing concrete at approx.3 ft height
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35657702z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at time of inspection i observed exit emergency light at
Apr 3, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35643524h failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenancesat time of inspection i observed on monroe street wall the adjacent topark has spalling bulging and missing concrete approximate 3 feet sout
Apr 3, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2; 27-369.noted:observed at 1st floor - corridor exit passageway next to stair "d" & custodial office partially
May 3, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances:noted:observed on monroe street wall adjacent to park has spalling bulging & mising concrete aprox 3 ft above grade southwest corner of school.remedy:mainta
May 3, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381.noted:observed existing emergency lights at cafeteria & (2) at gym were not
May 3, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:noted:observed on first floor - fire proof self-closing door at stair "d" does not self close due to missing door closing hardware.remedy:repair and/or repl
May 3, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j) noted:observed at 1st floor fire proof self closing doors at stair "f" stair "c" stair "d"
May 3, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in controller as mandated in appendix k 3 of 2014 building codes. remedy: install dlm, file and perform test with nyc dob
Feb 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 failure to provide natural or mechanical ventilation to occupied spaces per mc 401.2. note: at roof level in bulkhead storage of gas equipment 2 snow blower. remedy: comply w/violation remove gas
May 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35415534r exit door not self closing. note exit door at 1st flexit #7 does not open. remedy: repair & or replace door.
May 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35415533p failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. note: at 1st fl in the multi purpose room emergency light over
May 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: exit 7 the emergency exit door is not opening. remedy: repair/replace door
Apr 16, 2019
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:the emergency lights were not working in the multipurpose room when t
Apr 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35236013h. at room #202 damaged ceiling due to water penetration.
Mar 2, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Unlawful placement of furnishings decorations objects at exit that ob struct access to egress or visibility therof per fdny 2008- fc 1027.4.roof vestibule/door at bulkhead 100% blockage due to storage of 2 gas
Mar 2, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted: at 2nd floor room #202 waster damage to ceiling due to water penetration through wall. remedy: comply with code.repair ceiling.
Apr 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit. @ time of insp 10:08am @ the above address & date i observed in the basement in the gas meter room new gas piping installed w/out a permit. photos taken. rem: obtain permit or restore premi
Dec 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: in the boiler/gas/electric room & excessive amount of combustible material is being stored. including boxes, supplies school equipment,gates,etc. rem: c
Jul 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: no handrail @ main entry/exit along governeur st (exterior). rem: comply w/ the nov. rem: comply w/ code.
Jul 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: no exhaust hood or fire suppression system per mc509.1 & sec 507.2.1, in the makeshift kitchen on the 1st flr three burner. rem: comply w/ code.
Jul 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exists, exist discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1; 27-542. noted: emergency exit lights above 2 exits in the gym
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35093370k failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: at staircase c, 1st to 2nd flr the handrail is missing. rmdy: comply w/nov.
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Eissue #35093374h. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: no handrail at main entry/exit along governeur street (exterior). rmdy: comply with the notice of violation.
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted: in thecellar adjacent to the electric panels the wall is cracked. the brickshave a horizontal crack apprx 10'long.rmdy: comply w/nov.
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35093369n exit doors not self-closing. noted: exit doors havebroken closers or are sagging on the floor at the following locations:4th flr staircase, b,e,1st flr d and vestibule 5 and 6.rmdy:comply w/
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35093368l failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner: noted: no exhaust hood or fire suppression system per mc 509.1 and sec. 507.2.1, in the makeshift kitchen on the 1st flr. three burner
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted: in theboiler /gas/electric room an excessive amount of combustible material is being stored. including boxes,supplies school equipment,crates, etc
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing handrail. at stair c 1st to 2nd floor, the handrail is missing on the right side. remedy: replace handrail.
Mar 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 34902328h. no exhaust hood or fire suppression system per mc 509.1 & sec. 507.2.1. cafeteria kitchen with open flame cooking has no exhaust hood & no fire suppression (f.s.s.) system, & no automatic
Mar 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Lack of emergency lighting. at 1st floor lunchroom & adjacent gym/entry area, no emergency lighting. remedy: provide emergency lighting.
Mar 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior. no handrails at main entry, along governeur street, with 5 risers. remedy: replace/provide handrails.
Mar 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing. at 4th floor stair "b","e",1st floor stair "d" & exit vestibule doors 5 & 6. doors have broken closers &/or drag & jam on floor. remedy: repair if feasible or replace.
Mar 19, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 123
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 53,815 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,963 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 259 / 44
- Assessed value
- $2,058,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 198 Monroe Street
Who owns 198 Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 198 Monroe Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 198 Monroe 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 198 Monroe Street built?
City records list 1904 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.