36 Forsyth Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00301-0003Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

36 Forsyth Street is a school building built in 1983 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: 69
ECB violations: 90
HPD complaints: 1

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 · 69

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 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 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
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
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p32211
Jun 4, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p32211
May 16, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p32211 cease use
Feb 8, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
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
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
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
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

ECB violations · 90

Class - 2
Reissue#35721028j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at exit#8,the cracked and chipped flooring is causing the doorsaddle to create a trip hazard.rem:repair/replace.
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35721026x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:plaster is peeling and flaking at rms.429,444 and boys locker rm.caused by the leaking roof above boy locker rm.rem:repair roof leak
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35721025y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:there were several doors throughout the school at corridors,stairs and others that are not operating correctly.rem:repair/replace do
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:the exterior rear wall of the gym is deteriorating with cracked and missing mortar joints.the cap of the parapet is loose and moving.repairs needed to
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:the storm drainage pipe at the cellar level over flows with every main occuranceif is caused from rain water drains at roof.rem:repair/replace.
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors as per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:there were several emergency exit lights that were not operational
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: the flooring at exit #8 just inside the exit door, is cracking, chipping and very uneven. the door saddle is causing a trip hazard. remedy: repair/r
Jul 30, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35684741p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: plaster is peeling and flaking and falling from ceilings and walls at stair g cellar, boys locker room, and rms #429, 444. reme
Jul 30, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35684742r. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at t. o. i. there were several smoke/corridors doors at various locations throughout the school that were not operating correct
Jul 30, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at the school yard(exp. 2) up against the building wall, a sink hole allows water to enter the building and floods the gym floor. this condition has
Jul 30, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

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Class - 2
Reissue#35674856x failure to provide ventilation to gas meter room perp115.6(1968 code),fgc appendix e ceu)(2014 code)noted:at cellar,gas meter room,no ventilation provided.rem:comply with notice violation.
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
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 at 1st fl auditorium & at cellar level gymnasium,emergency lights not
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted interior fireproof self closing doors not working properly at 4th fl rm#448d,448a,435,429,410 & corridor smoke door by stair d 3rd fl rm#304s,329a,348
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted spalling plaster on walls & ceilings in 4th fl rooms 429 & 444 cellar level stair g & boys locker room due to water inflitration from exterior.rem:rep
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35658052kfailure to provide ventilation to gas meter room per p115.6(1968code)fgc approx.elen) 2014 code noted at time of my inspection i observed at cellar gas meter room no ventilation was provided,
Apr 6, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35557949m failure to provide ventalation to gas meter room perp115.6(1968 code)fgc approx.eleh)2014 code.at time of my inspection i observed at cellar gas meter room no ventalation was provide violation
May 16, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in controller as mandated in appendix k of the 2014 buildings code. remedy: install dlm, file and perform test with nyc dob, phone not working
Apr 12, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
28-301.1 failure to provide ventalation to gas meter room per p115.6(1968 code)fgc approx.e(e4) 2014 code.at time of inspection noted no ventalation at cellar gas meter room.remedy:comply w/code
Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 unlawful display of artwork in corridors greater than 20% per fdny 2008 code fc803.3.2. note: at 4th fl in corridors artwork hanging from ceiling blocking view of exit signs. remedy: comply w/viol
May 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use of prohibited door & or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). note: the following doors have illegal kick stops installed: rooms 448b,314,321d,323,336,342,348
May 27, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35322504n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted:at time of inspection i observed at exit(1) a broken wall mounted light fixture w/ exposed wiring. also at roof on the(south side)
Sep 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35322500x failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted:at canal st side of school exit(7),handrail is broken,bent and dislodged need to make repair,and comply w/ code. remedy:comply w/ c
Sep 26, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35226040y. failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. at canal street side of school exit(7), handrail is broken, bent and dislodged. rem: maintain exterior walls/appurtenances.
Mar 9, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2; 27-369. at 4th floor there are two ping pong tables set-up in hallway which reduces corridor width by less t
Mar 9, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exterior exit(1) broken wall mounted light fixture with exposed wiring. also at roof(south side) one flood lightpole mounted missing cover expose
Mar 9, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide ventilation to gas meter room per p 115.6 (1968) igc appendix (e) 2014 at cellar gas meter room i observed no ventilationnatural or mechanical. rmdy: comply with notice of violation.
Mar 9, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. exit door not self closing at cafeteria () door stair g 1st floor; rmdy: repair/replace doors.
Mar 9, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances at canal st rear exit 7 handrail broken bent & dislodged. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall repair or replace.
Apr 4, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. provide required corridor width per bc 101.2; 27-369 viol #35093527j issued on 3/24/ 14. partial corridor obstruction at 3rd and 4th flrs tables, chairs,
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide 1/4" thick wired glass vision panel where required 27-371(b) at time of inspection observed thermo plastic vision panels installed in 3r
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
27-765 no fresh air per 27-765 @ room 219,room occupied as admin office w/exhaust & no fresh air inlet per 27-765.note;no windows in room.rem:provide/maintain fresh air & exhaust vent or discontinue use.
Mar 24, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective emerg lighting.@ cellar lvl gym,from inside the gym the leftside emerg lighting is not operational.remedy:repair/replace emergencylighting.
Mar 24, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Missing fire stopping.@ cellar gas meter room(c-17),no fire stop in cmu block wall to boiler room w/conduits penetrating fire wall.remedy:provide/maintain fire stopping.
Mar 24, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
27-371(b)plexi vision panels.thermo plastic vision panels installed in3rd & 4th fl stairway.remedy:provide code compliant vision panels.
Mar 24, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #34987581r partial corridor obstruction.@ 3rd & 4th fls w/portable partitions divide schools m394 & m131,tables,chairs,combustible bins & sofa chairs.rem:remove all items-maintain fire corridor width cl
Mar 24, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Excessive combustibles in fire corridors.@ 1st & 2nd fls,strings & banners installed on conduits w/hanging flags & banners,& entry vestibulewall to wall hanging art work.rem:remove all excessive combustible dec
Mar 24, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.@ bsmt exit door to stair d is missing doorcloser.remedy:replace door closer.
Mar 24, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 34941718p. exit passageway obstructed at 4th flr large portable partition separating m394 & m131. blocking corridor, also tables & chairs in corridor on 4th flr, 3rd flr throughout. remedy: remove f/w!
Jan 11, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 34941717n spalling/missing mortar joints at roof parapets, bulkheads 2 & d, exterior of exit 8. also cracks throughout cmu blocks. remedy: make safe!
Jan 11, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 34941719r. defective doors corridor doors on 4th flr & 3rd flr near room 416-316. also 4th flr stair b 1 flr stair c,g exit vestibule doors 2 & 4. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jan 11, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 34941716l. metal guardrail at west side damaged after being hit by car, near parking area. remedy: make safe.
Jan 11, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-765. failure to provide ventilation into rooms 219,221e,248e, 115. occupied rooms ventilation insufficient. remedy: provide ventilation.
Jan 11, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Spalling/loose missing mortar at roof bulkheads,parapets throughout exterior walls near exit & mortar falling out of joint. also cracks noted at cmu blocks throughout roof. rem:make safe.
May 17, 2012
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective doors corridor 4 fl near room 416. first flr stair c,g doorshitting frame,dragging not closing properly. rem:repair/replace doors.
May 17, 2012
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue 349066742. defective concrete curb for fence at west & north side exposing rebar at fence footings. rem:repair footing of fence.
May 17, 2012
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Class - 3
Reissue 34906672p. defective metal guard/handrail,rail hit by car beatrailing leaning. rem:repair/replace railing.
May 17, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit passageway partially obstructed at 4 fl corridor portable partition separately schools also basement corridor near elevator room. rem:remove obstructions.
May 17, 2012
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Class - 2
Reissue#34846382p.defective exterior walls.@ parapet wall along hesterst over main entrance & bulkhead of stairway 'b',cracked,chipped and shifted block masonry with loose mortar joints areas & vertical cracks
Mar 9, 2011
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Class - 2
Defective doors.the fire proof self closing doors are racked and not self closing properly @ 2nd flr smoke door adjacent to room 218 south cafeteria exit door.rem:repair doors to self close properly
Mar 9, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective concrete fence curb.@ west & north sides,the concrete fence curb/foundation is cracked,spalling and missing pieces exposing rebar in areas.rem:repair concrete curb/fence foundation
Mar 9, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt NA
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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: 1983
Floors: 4
Residential units: —
Building area: 196,082 ft²
Lot area: 85,194 ft²
Zoning: C6-1G
Community board: 103
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 301 / 3
Assessed value: $34,563,600
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 36 Forsyth Street

Who owns 36 Forsyth Street?

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

Does 36 Forsyth Street have violations?

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

Is 36 Forsyth 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 36 Forsyth Street built?

City records list 1983 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.