44 Orchard Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00309-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

44 Orchard Street is a school building built in 1900 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: 18
ECB violations: 81
HPD complaints: 2

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 · 18

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
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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed

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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
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
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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 81

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:there were several emergency exit lights that were not operational whe
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35721031k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:there are several doors throughout the school that are not operating correctly.various problems,various reasons.rem:repair/replace p
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.reissue#35721030z noted:at the cellar level at boiler rm/access stair vault,water penetration causing damage to walls and ceiling.rem:repair/replace.
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Certificate of correction has not been obtained for class 1 violation#35667803r citing observation of workers removing windows at schoolyard with decking and materials strewn across deck. however, violating con
Nov 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Certificate of correction has not been obtained for class 1 violation #35667804z citing observation of worker standing on top of cross braces while removing windows amidst debris and material strewn across deck
Nov 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35684745m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at t. o. i. there several doors, scattered through the school that are not operating correctly. at gym, cafeteria and library a
Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35684746y. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at stair vault area at cellar, water infiltration at walls and ceiling is obvious. remedy: repair/replace.
Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted existing emergency lights with pattery back up power not working at in
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted interior the proof self closing doors not working properly at 5th fl stair f,rm 505,gym entry,rm 306,309,311,library,1st fl stair c & cafeteria kitche
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at cellar level across stair vault & boiler,evidence of water infiltration through walls & ceiling.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at cellar level,missing bricks exposing structural steel column approx.6 sectionat the boiler rooms outer wall across from paint storage rooms.rem:rep
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35674858j failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted hester street side main entrance steps missing handrails.rem:replace and/or repair/provide.
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc 3307 sws storage: i observed workers removing windows along the sws inside the school courtyard. the sws decking had materials + debris strown across most of the dock + against the parapet. upon dob research
Oct 31, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
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Class - 1
Bc 3314 pipe scaffold. i observed a worker standing on the cross-bracing of the pipe scaffold in the courtyard @ the sws bridge level removing a window. noted: debris + materials stored on and against the pipe
Oct 31, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
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Class - 2
A8-i observed an active construction site w/ debris & materials (nails, metal, plastic, bags, wood, & brick) strewn about the pipe scaffold on all levels throughout, along ludlow street, adjacent to school cour
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35658050r failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of my inspection, i observed at hester st entrance no handrails was provided to steps. violation #35655050r issued 05/16/22 for v
Apr 10, 2023 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Reissue35557946r failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.noted:ato my insp iobserved@hesterst entrance no handrails@entryway steps.vio35557946r issued4/24/21 for vio condition need provide handrails,co
May 16, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue35473351z failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner ato my insp i observed@cellar level terra cotta ceiling in disrepair w/cracked missing&loose pcs thruout boilerrm,electricalrm,gameterrm vio3547
May 16, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35473353n failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner at time of inspection.noted damage to ceiling in staircase(i)from ongoing water pouring down from roof.remedy:comply w/code.
Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc1006.1.27 381-at time of inspection noted at auditorium approx. 25% up emergency lights not ope
Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35473361j failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection noted:masonry ceilings in disrepair w/cracked/ missing pieces of masonry materials through our cellar ceilings.remedy
Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35473352l failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner at time of inspection.noted:at hester street entrance no handrails at entry way steps.remedy: comply w/code
Apr 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35423428n failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note at cellar level terra cotta ceiling in disrepair w/cracked,missing & loose pieces throughout boiler room,electric room,gas meter room &
May 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
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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;room 403,302 green,304,310,213,202.
May 27, 2020 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Reissue#35423427l failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note: at main entrance on hester street no handrails on stairs. remedy: maintain bldg exterior walls.
May 27, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: at roof levelof staircase i roof leaks causing damage to ceiling & walls in staircase. remedy: repair & or replace.
May 27, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 failure to provide ventilation natural or mechanical to occupied spaces per mc 401.2. note at cellar level storage of gas equipment 3 gas snowblowers stored. remedy: comply w/violation remove gas
May 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35226043j issued on 03/12/18 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at building main entrance door not work ing properly. door drags on ground. door is metal and is deteriorating
Apr 12, 2019
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Class - 2
Reissue #35322185p issued on 03/12/18 failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at building main entrance (hester street), handrails are missing at stairwell. also in same area, treads
Apr 12, 2019
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Class - 2
Reissue #35322184n issued on 03/12/18 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted at boiler room, at ceiling, terra cotta cracked, loose and missing. rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 12, 2019
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Class - 2
Reissue #35226043j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: main entrance door deteriorating, not working properly and door rubbing on stairs. daylight visible throughout doors & water dam
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.no fire stoppingper bc 712.3, 27-345 noted at electrical room #2,#1, electrical room at director office,teachers lunch room at 2nd floor room 207,at 4th fl
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35226042h. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at boiler room defective terracotta ceiling and missing pieces of terracotta adjacent boiler room. rem: repair or replace.
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35226041x. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at main entrance at hester street exterior handrail missing. w/5 risers & steps deteriorating. rem: maintain exterior building w
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors for bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted defective lights at 5th floor gym and multi purpose
Mar 12, 2018
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner main entrance doors deteriorating not working proper;y door rubbing on stairs daylight visible throughout doors & water damage,doors hitting exit steps door wid
Apr 4, 2017
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Class - 2
Reissue#35201076p failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at main entrance hester st exterior handrail missing w/5 risers & steps deteriorating. remedy: comply w/notice of summons.
Apr 4, 2017
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Class - 2
Reissue#35201075n failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner at boiler room defective terra citta ceiling & missing pieces of terra cotta adjacent boiler room. remedy: repair or replace.
Apr 4, 2017
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: defective terra cotta ceiling @ boiler room cracked, missing pieces of terra cottaadjacent to boiler. rem: comply w/ code violation.
Jul 19, 2016
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: missing exterior handrail @ main entry. no handrails w/ 5 risers as also deterioration of the steps. rem: comply w/ nov.
Jul 19, 2016
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note: at the time of inspection observed water penetration at staircase "c" betw 34d and 4th floor staircase "d" flrs 2 and 3 and at 4th flr auditorium nea
Oct 7, 2015
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. viol #35093538pissued on 3/25/14 missing exterior handrails at main entry, no handra ils with 5 risers as also deterioration of the steps.rmdy:comply w/nov
Oct 7, 2015
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant amnner. violation #35093534h issued on 3/25/14 defective terra cotta ceiling at boiler room cracked (), missing pcs of terra cotta adjacent to boiler.rmdy:comply
Oct 7, 2015
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Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.@ 2nd fl adj to main office room 209,broken door closer on cross corridor smoke door.rem:replace door closer
Mar 25, 2014
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Class - 2
Exit signs not illuminated. @ 5th fl gym,both exit signs are not illuminated.rem:repair or replace fixture
Mar 25, 2014
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Class - 2
Missing exterior handrails.@ main entry,no handrails with 5 risers.rem:replace handrails.
Mar 25, 2014
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Class - 2
Reissue #34980679n defective terracotta ceiling.@ boiler room,cracked ,loose,missing pieces of terracotta adj to boiler.rem:repair terracotta ceiling masonry.
Mar 25, 2014
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Class - 2
Excessive combustibles.@ stairway "a" & corridor to 3a,providing art work in corridor & numerous combustible postings,art work & decorations in fire stairway.rem:remove all items-all excessive combustibles.
Mar 25, 2014
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Class - 2
Defective exit signs noted at basement of 5 fl rear gym door, not illuminated at time of inspection. remedy: repair sign.
Jan 22, 2013
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Class - 2
Reissue 34941665k, 34906805j defective terracotta ceiling in boiler room/pieces falling/loose. remedy make safe.
Jan 22, 2013
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Complaints

Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 3
Close

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: 1900
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 74,191 ft²
Lot area: 21,919 ft²
Zoning: C6-2
Community board: 103
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 309 / 1
Assessed value: $6,465,150
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 44 Orchard Street

Who owns 44 Orchard Street?

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

Does 44 Orchard Street have violations?

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

Is 44 Orchard 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 44 Orchard Street built?

City records list 1900 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.