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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

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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 · 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.