157 Madison Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00273-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

157 Madison Street is a school building built in 1957 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: 36
ECB violations: 74
HPD complaints: 4

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 · 36

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
May 13, 2020
Dob violation - active
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 - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2009
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1s3755
Oct 10, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
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 elevatorrequired
1s3755
Jun 20, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
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
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 74

Class - 2
Reissue#35724610z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.there are several doors scattered through the school at the gym,cafeteria and some stair wells that are not operating correctly.rem:repair
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35724609l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:the emergency exit lights at cafeteria and a few ot
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35684817m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant maner. noted: there are several doors scattered through the school(gym, cafeteria, stair b and c and others) that are not operating properly.
Aug 28, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35684819x. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors as per bc 1006.1; 27-381. cafeteria em. exit lights not working. r
Aug 28, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service. remedy: restore to service.
Jul 8, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.noted exterior door at exit#3,4,5,10 between rooms b19 & b21)&11 between b25 & b23-upk classroom are not opening or closing properly due to pubbling on saddle/frame.rem:repair/replace
Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted interior fpsc doors not working properly at 1st fl stair b & gymnasium entrance on both sides.at basement level stair c cafeteria entry kitchen exit s
Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.notedtwo emergency lights not working when tested at cafeteria.rem:repair/r
Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 1
Restore to service
Apr 11, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35657712m failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of inspection i observed in common corridor by room#619 missing ceiling tiles there.a hole in ceiling exposing wire mesh and chica
Apr 5, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve

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Class - 1
Class 1 97/x/17 restore to service for proper inspection by dob
Sep 8, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:observed exterior brick above exit #6 has step cracks at corner next to chain link fencing.remedy:maintain exterior building wall.
May 5, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:noted:observed in common corridor by room #b19 missing ceiling tiles 5 inch x 5 inch hole in ceiling exposing wire mesh & "chicago bar" due to active water
May 5, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381.noted:obsered existing emergency lights with battery power wer not operation
May 5, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.noted:observed exterior exit door at exit #6 does not self close properly door is racked & very difficult of push open.remedy:repair/replace door.
May 5, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35402371z failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-387. note: at auditorium stairway d & rear left side above doors
May 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
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 basement level near main lobby in corridor area 7 places each place 2 li
Apr 16, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. exterior of bldg over exit doors #7 #8. exposed wires in electrical box with no coverplate. rmdy: repair/replace.
Mar 7, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35200784l. failure to comply bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ cellar level stam rm cracked concrete @ beam. also @ gym & masonry crack. remedy: comply with code/repair the cracks.
Apr 5, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35200783j. failure to comply bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ cellar level stair (a) gas meter rm & @ gym are water penetration through wall making spalling. remedy: comply with code/repair the
Apr 5, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: defective ceiling @ cellar steam room, cracked, spalling & seperating girder concrete by pit area. rem: comply w/ code.
Jul 8, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to bldg in code compliant manner. note: @ cellar level staircase 'a' water penetration from ceiling to flr. deterioration to brick &gypsum walls. rem: comply w/ code.
Jul 8, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: exit doors not self closing 2nd & 3rd flr smoke door have defective door closers. missing doors @ gas meter room: c-10 & stair 'b' exit ve. rem: comply w/ code.
Jul 8, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:at cellar lvl staircase 'a' water penetration from ceiling to floor.deterioration to brick & gypsum walls. rem:comply w/nov
Oct 5, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35093379r issued 3/20/2014 exit door not self-closing.note:exit doors not self closing 2nd & 3rd floor smoke doors have defective door closers.missing doors at gas meter room.'c-10' & stair 'b' exit ve
Oct 5, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35093383j. fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. defective masonry wall at gym exit "e", cracked,separating & missing glazed block near emergency lighting.rem:comply w/nov.
Oct 5, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35093382h issued 3/20/2014.fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner-provide req corridor width.note:partial corridor exit obstruction @entry 1 of 4 exit doors obstructed by security desk.rem:comp
Oct 5, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35093380y issued 3/20/2014. fail to maintain bldg in code-complliant manner.note:racked doors defective @bsmnt staircase 'c' & 'e' 2nd floor staircase 'a'.doors req (force) to open & jam shut.rem:compl
Oct 5, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35093378p issued 3/20/2014 fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.defective ceiling @cellar steam room,cracked, spalling & separating girder concrete by pit area.rem:comply w/nov.
Oct 5, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue # 34987580p. defective ceiling. at cellar steam room, cracked,spalling & separating girder concrete by pit area. remedy: repair concrete masonry.
Mar 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing. 2nd & 3rd floor smoke doors have defective door closers. missing doors at gas meter room "c-10" & stair "b" exit vestibule. remedy: replace fire doors.
Mar 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective masonry wall. at gym exit "e", cracked,separating & missing glazed block near emergency lighting. remedy: repair glazed block wall.
Mar 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective emergency lighting. 50% of emergency lighting for exits is defective for the gym & cafeteria. remedy: repair or replace lighting.
Mar 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Partial corridor. exit obstruction. at entry 1 of 4 exit doors obstructed by security desk. basement corridor with cubbies,clothes & various combustible items. remedy: remove items from corridor/exit passagewa
Mar 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Racked doors. defective. at basement, stair "c" & "e" exit doors required extreme force to open & jam shut. remedy: repair doors if feasible or replace.
Mar 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Excessive combustibles. at basement, wall to wall paper decorations hanging from ceiling & partially obstructing exit signs. remedy: remove all items.
Mar 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Plexi vision panels. thermoplastic vision panels installed at room 204,205,206,208. remedy: provide code compliant vision panels.
Mar 20, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 34933704y. defective doors noted 3rd flr a,c, corridor doors 2 flr b,c,a corridor doors, 1 flr corridor & stair a, basement stair a. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Jan 10, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 34933703m, 34900365h. defective spalling ceiling at steam room concrete girder neear pit cracked, remedy: make safe.
Jan 10, 2013
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue # 34900365h. spalling concrete is steam room ceiling small pieces falling/loose. remedy: make repairs to ceiling (patch).
Mar 6, 2012
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective doors noted: at 3rd floor stair a,c, 2nd floor b,c, & basement staircase a. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Mar 6, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective ceiling.at cellar boiler room,ceiling has cracked & spallingconcrete @ various areas w/cracked & seperating concrete of the girderat the pit area.remedy:repair concrete surfaces.
Feb 23, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
No ventilation of gas meter room. at cellar level,gas meter room has no fresh air or mechanical ventilation.remedy:provide ventilation of gas meter room.
Feb 23, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
No fire stopping per bc 712.3 & 27-345.at gas meter room,near electricgrounding and at water main.no fire stopping at wall penetrations.rem:provide fire stopping as required.
Feb 23, 2011
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective plaster surfaces at:3rd floor room 308.3rd floor stairway c to bulkhead. plaster surfaces are cracked & spalling.remedy:repair plaster finish.
Feb 23, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Partial corridor obstruction at:1st fl adj to main office-tall cabinets,desk,8 chairs & bench.auditorium exit right of stage-ladder,rack of approx 30 chairs,table,easil,music stands & left of stage w/cones & st
Feb 23, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective doors.fire proof self closing doors are racked & not self closing property at:stairway a,2nd,3rd & basement levels;stairway c @ 3rd flor;exit #6 & 7.remedy:repair doors to self close properly.
Feb 23, 2011
Resolve
Hazardous
Defective vestibule door check at main entrance. glass panel vestibuledoor slamming shut. remedy: repair/replace door check.
May 19, 2008
Resolve
Hazardous
Coping stone at north side of roof spalling/cracking (1 stone) remedy:replace stone.
May 19, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian noted broken toilets in restrooms 316,216,116,b2 broken faucets in restrooms 316,216 remedy:maintian building repair/replace faucets and toilets
Mar 2, 2004
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2021 · Apt 8D
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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 8D
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 8D
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 4B
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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: 1957
Floors: 3
Residential units: —
Building area: 86,350 ft²
Lot area: 77,175 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 103
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 273 / 1
Assessed value: $11,269,800
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 157 Madison Street

Who owns 157 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 157 Madison Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 157 Madison 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 157 Madison Street built?

City records list 1957 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.