116 Columbia Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00335-0001Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
116 Columbia Street is a school building built in 1958 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
- 14
- ECB violations
- 74
- 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 · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 10, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - 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
2
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
3
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) clean installation (52)tag governor after 2yr safety test (53)adjust cab door timing
Feb 6, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)tag governor after 2yr safety test. (52) clean installation
Feb 6, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)tag governor after 2yrs safety test (52)clean installation (53)have hoistway doors close
Feb 4, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)tag governor after 2yr safety test. (52)clean installation
Feb 4, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)tag governor after 2yr safety test (52) clean installation (53)repair work lights
Feb 4, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 74
- Class - 2
Reissue#35721037l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:the 4 doors located adjacent to rooms 113 and 109 are not closing properly.rem:repair/replace these smoke door.
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at the basement level,the gym door at stair f,has loose brick/blocks above the door.the loose blocks are about to fall and door can not be used.rem:re
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35683057y. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: there are smoke doors located adjacent to room #109 that are not operating correctly. remedy: repair/replace.
Aug 5, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue 35683056m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illuminatoon for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per.bc-1006.1; 27-381. noted: there were several emergency lights that wer
Aug 5, 2025 · 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 gym,two emergency exit lighting found inoperational when tested.rem
Sep 9, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at first floor,smoke doors next to room 109 do not close properly.rem:repair/replace door.
Sep 9, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35674862m failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenancesnoted:at basement,water penetration throught foundation wall at misc room through west exterior wall and water penetration through south wal
Sep 9, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35643324n failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of inspection i observed at the basement level water penetration throughout the foundation walls in music room and corridors at s
Apr 14, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35554042k failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenancesat time of my inspection i observed at basement level water penetration throught the foundation walls in music room and corridors soutwest s
May 13, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35473372z failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner note@335 cement ceiling spalling w/rebar exposed&pcs fallen to fl now ceiling is expanding where concrete spalling toward rear of rm&towards win
Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue35473371r failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances note@bsmt level water penetration thru foundation walls in music rm&corridors sw side of bldg.maintain bldg exterior walls.
Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner note@roof level roof leaks@bulkhead d&b also various areas on roof.repair &/or replace.
Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-281 note@gym 4emergency lights not working when tested.repair &/or replace lights.
Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. note: at cellar level in electrical room no fire stopping arounf pipes penetrating through walls. remedy: provide & maint
May 29, 2020 · 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 cellar level gas equipment stored(lawn mower,power washout blower). remedy: comly w/violation remove
May 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: at room 335 the cement ceiling is spalling w/rebar exposed & pieces fallen to floor. remedy: repair & or replace.
May 29, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35415540n failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenance. noteat bulkhead stairway a roof area & basement music room #260 water penetration through walls causing damage to walls. remedy: maintain exteri
May 29, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35322438y. failure to maintain buildng wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at bulkhead stair a and music room #260 is showing signs of water penetration. rmdy: maintain exterior building wall.
May 1, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35236019z. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at bulkhead stair a and music room #260, water penetration throughout exterior wall chunks of concrete off of ceiling and spalli
Mar 13, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at bulkhead stair#d & at 1st fl exit#1,4,the doors have defective in the top hinge & dont close properly after use. remedy: comply w/code/repair or replace.
Apr 7, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at auditorium area,hole(approx 2 inches)in the ceiling allowing rain water to fallinside. remedy: comply w/code/close the hole.
Apr 7, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35201079k failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at bulkhead stair'a'& music room#c60,water penetration throughout exterior wall chuinck of concrete off of ceiling & spalling plaster.
Apr 7, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridor per bc 1006.1;27-542. noted: at audit area & gym area,inoperative emergency lights w/bat
Apr 7, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: @ basement @ music room @ c6d water penetration throughout exterior wall @ s/w corner. chunk of concrete off of ceiling & spalling plast. rem: comply w/
Jul 20, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at base ment at music room at c69 water penetration throughout exterior wall at s/w corner. chunk of concrete off of the ceiling and spalling plast
Oct 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: at cafeteria 3 emergency lighting over 3 exit doors were not working.rmdy:repair and/or
Oct 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at 2nd flr at exit 10 and at 1st flright side of the auditorium main entrance, exit doors are not self closing. rmdy: repair/replace door.
Oct 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at park ing lot area 4"deep and apprx 36" in diameter hole is present posing athreat to the pedestrians. rmdy: repair the broken asphalt.
Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing. at 3rd floor smoke doors both door checks broken adjacent to 351. at basement stair a missing door closer. at exit 1 requiring excessive force to operate. remedy: replace door clo
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Emergency lighting not operating. at cafeteria over exit i & a marked 21, at gym exits c & b. remedy: repair or replace emergency lighting.
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit. at roof, solar panels being installed. remedy: obtain/post permit.
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective emergency light fixture. at 2nd floor stair f & basement stair b, fixture extension broken with bulb hanging by electric wires. remedy: replace emergency light fixture.
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Unauthorized storage. at electric meter service room, storage of various contractor supplies & equipment. remedy: remove all items. maintain electric service room storage free.
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective exit vestibule doors at exit 4 (1) flr. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jan 9, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 1014.2;27-361. exit door blockage. exit door at 1st flr exit e, one of 2 doors is broken and will not open. remedy: replace door.
Mar 2, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective exit doors. at 1st flr stwy d & a exit doors jam and do not open properly. door in poor in condition. remedy: replace/doors if required to make door exit operate properly.
Mar 2, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Defective doors noted exit doors stuck shut.1 flr exit f-1 & boiler room second means of egress doors to columbia st.remedy:repair/replace doors.
May 20, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Major tripping hazard in room 113 wood flooring expanded causing flr to raise 8"high. remedy: repair affected area.
Nov 14, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Corridor width decreased by obstructions noted on all flrs obstructions. remedy: remove all obstructions.
Nov 14, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue #34508906p. interior wall has become porous & allowing water to enter the bldg located on basement level on the western part of the school. remedy: water-proof wall.
May 30, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue #34508905n. roof has become porous & allowing rain water to enter the bldg causing interior damages to eh 3 level. remedy: water-proof roof.
May 30, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue #34508904l. windows thru-out the school are defective & inoperable on fls 1-3. remedy: repair/ replace windows.
May 30, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue #34508903j/ guard rails is separating & out of plumb located on roof level on all sides of the school bldg. remedy: repair/ replace guardrails.
May 30, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Noted: water penetration (ground) at west side basement level. remedy: repair water penetration.
Mar 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Noted: roof is leaking at entire 3rd flr classrms & corridors & south side lobby. remedy: make all repairs.
Mar 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Re-issue vio# 34315469p. noted: 90% of windows are defective inoperable w/air & water leakage throughout bldg. remedy: repair/replace windows
Mar 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Re-issue vio# 34465963y. noted: guardrail at roof is separating due topost lifting up in various location on all sides. remedy: repair/replace roof railing.
Mar 24, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue #34431801x roof rsiling is seperating due to post lifting up in various location on all sides.remedy:repair or replace roof railings.
Jan 19, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian noted no pipe/smoke stop doors near rooms 103,112 remedy:maintian building install fire/smoke stop doors
Mar 5, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian noted cracked cement on horizontal beam at lab 370also faiiling plater and water damage on ceilings and walls abov windows on almost all 3nd floor rooms 326, 336 30,367,369,371,378,377
Mar 5, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1958
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 217,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 80,040 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 335 / 1
- Assessed value
- $19,347,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 116 Columbia Street
Who owns 116 Columbia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 116 Columbia Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 116 Columbia 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 116 Columbia Street built?
City records list 1958 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.