604 East 12 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00394-0012Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

604 East 12 Street is a school building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10009. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 32
ECB violations: 106
HPD complaints: 0

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 · 32

Construction other optional
Partial vacate issued for school's east play yard, due to defective exterior wall at adjacent property 638 east 12 st. having potential hazard of material pieces falling onto school's play yard. maintain 30ft from adjacent property wall by width of the lot area (entire running track) clear with protective measures as it's deemed unsafe to
Jan 9, 2026
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Due to debris in foam of amsonry parging falling off exposure 4 wall o f 638 east 12th stret. exposure 2 side of school yard for children by track unsafe to occupy
Jan 7, 2024
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 18, 2013
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
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
Sep 16, 1997
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
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 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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 23, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 106

Class - 2
Reissue#35693257h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:throughout the school,there are several broken or cracked glass panels including stairway partitions.rem:repair/replace.
Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35693253k failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:the stairway walls and ceilings at the bulkheads are peeling flaking and cracking due to water penetration.rem:repair/replace.
Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35693252z failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at several locations throughout the school,there is cracking,peeling and flaking on walls and ceilings ue to water penetrations.at a
Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:located and main entrance exit#1 the steel door frames and mullioas are severelyrusted and deteriorating.this condition effects the operation of the e
Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688924x. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manenr. noted: at bulkhead stairways, cracking, peeling, and flaking walls and ceilings from humidity and water. remedy: repair/replace.
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688925h. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at varuious locations 5th fl, 3rd fl, auditorium, cracking, peeling with signs of water penetration. remedy: repair/replace.
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688926j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: there are several broken and/or cracked glass panels/windows throughout the school. many in stairway walls. remedy: repair/repl
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688923y. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: at t. o. i., there were several emergency li
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35688922m. exit door not self-closing. noted: at several areas throughout the school there were smoke doors and exit doors not self-closing including cafeteria and auditorium. remedy: repair/replace d
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35688921k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: several doors throughout the school, 5th floors, 4th fl, 3rd fl, gym, auditorium, not operating properly. remedy: repair/replac
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at 5 floor ceilings stair g,boys bathroom cracks & spalling,3 fl 306 ceiling is spalling and cracks water penetration 1 fl auditorium stage left ex
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35674752r failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenancesobserved at main entrance staircase has no handrails.rem:maintain exterior building wall.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35674753n failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenancesobserved at electrical room floor and base of electrical panel water penetration and rust.rem:maintain exterior building wall.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at bulkheads stairs a,c & e cracks and spalling.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at room507 glass missing own doorway and throughout building 25 broken glass panels throughout stairwells.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at 5th floor room 501,503,511a,b,512b,513 4 fl.401,404,406 restroom by gym,3 fl 301,304,312,1 fl.auditorium entrance roof stage left & right door a
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.observed at smoke stair f,d,4 fl stair c,e,3 fl stair c,d,f,2 fl stair c,1 fl.cafeteria stair a,main entrance.exit 1,2,3,auditorium left and right doors are not closing properly.rem:r
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and pubic corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.rem:repair/replace lighting.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Reissue #35655142k failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of my inspection i observed at the cellar level water penetration throughout walls in electrical room water damage violation #35
Apr 24, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Reissue #35655143m failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of inspection i observed at exposure #1 at front main entrance staircase on eth street at steps area missing handrails on both s
Apr 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Reissue#35558051k date:5.5.21 failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at the time of inspection i observed that and note at exposure#1 main entrance staircase on e 12th st steps are missing handr
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.at 1st floor cafeteria two emergency exit lights are not opertional.at 1st fl
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
28-301.1 reissue#35558053y.failure to provide natural or mechanical ventilation to occupied spaces per mc401.2.at the time of inspection,i observed that at cellar level storage of gas equipment,2 snowblowers,le
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Reissue#35558052m date:5.5.21 failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at the time of inspection i observed that&noted at cellar level water penetration through walls in electrical room,paint room
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection.inside main entrance,1 exit foor on first floor auditorium main entrance two doors,one exit door inside,one exit door outside of main entrance to au
May 19, 2022 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
28-301.1 failure to provide natural or mechanical ventilation to occupied spaces per mc 401.2.note at cellar level storage of gas equipment ie snowblowers (2),leafblower(1),and gas can(4) throughout entire cell
May 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Reissue 35495764p failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance note at exposure#1 main entrance staircase on east 12th street steps are missing handrails on bath sides of staircase steps are 4 risers high
May 5, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance note at cellar level water penetration through walls in electrical room paint room and storage area. rem:maintain building exterior walls.
May 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Reissue #35447674p failure to maintain buildingw all(s) or appurtenances noted at time of inspection i observed at exposure #1 at front main entrance a east 12 street steps are missing handrails on both sides n
May 27, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Reissue#35321669r failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted at exposure#1 at front main entrance at e 12 st steps are missing handrails on both sides need provide handrails and comply w/ code
Sep 26, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Reissue#35321671x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at time of inspection hot water:return equipment that provides water,back,boiler has a major water leak and pouring water up 2'away
Sep 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 1
Reissue#35372691n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at time of inspection i observed at cellar level at electric meter rm storage rm fan,rm have standing water due to water penetratio
Sep 26, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 1
Reissue # 35321670y failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at cellar level electric meter room storage and fan room have standing water due to water penetration which could cause
Dec 3, 2018
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at time of inspection at cellar level electric meter room storage and fan roomhave standing water due to water penetration i observed water not effe
Oct 14, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. hot water: return equipment that provides water. back of boiler has a major water lak and pouring water up to 2ft away when in operation. rem: comply wit
Mar 13, 2018
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Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at cellar level, water penetration at electric meter room and throughout entire cellar. water is about 1 inch deep. rem: comply with summons. repair/repl
Mar 13, 2018
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Class - 2
Reissue #35260226l. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1; 27-381. noted: throughout entire building, cellar to 5th f
Mar 13, 2018
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Class - 2
Reissue #35260225j. failure to maintain building walls or appurtences. noted: front of building by main entrance at east 12th street, steps are missing handrails on both sides. rem: comply with summons/provide
Mar 13, 2018
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: missing hardware @ 2 entry/exit along east 12th street, missing left & right handrails w/ 4 risers. reissue# 35201088m (cl2) 7/29/2016. rem: provide handr
May 1, 2017
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Class - 2
Sec: 28-301.1. unlawful placement of furnishing, decorations or other objects @ exits that obstructs access to egress from or visibility thereof per fdny 2008 code; fc 1027.4. in auditorium, right side exit fro
May 1, 2017
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Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. 4th flr stair 'g', 5th flr stair 'g', 2nd flr stair 'f', outside exit door back of the bldg 2 main entrance to auditorium exterior doors #1,2,3, exterior exit from left side of stage
May 1, 2017
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. existing emergency lights are not operational when tested. main entrance lobb
May 1, 2017
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Class - 2
Sec: 28-301.1. unlawful placement of furnishings, decorations or other objects @ exits that obstruct access to egress from or visibility thereof per fdny 2008 code; fc 1027.4, 5th flr to roof bulkhead corridor
May 1, 2017
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.7.8; 27-371(j) illegal hardware includes use of kick stops, bolts & chains on fpsc doors. room 304,312 kickstops, 2
May 1, 2017
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: missing handrails at 2 entry/exit along east 12 st. missing left and right handrails with 4 risers.rmdy: provide handrails.rmdy:compl
Jul 29, 2016
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Class - 2
Reissue #35093825h. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2; 27-369. partial corridor obstruction at 2,3,4,5 flrs w/various combustible cubbies.
Oct 19, 2015
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Class - 2
Reissue #35093829p failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances noted: missing handrails at 2 entry/exit along east 12 st. missing left and right handrails with 4 risers. rmdy: provide handrails.
Oct 19, 2015
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Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at 2nd flr at staircase "a" emergency exit door leads to the outside garden does not self-close. rmdy; repair/replace door.
Oct 19, 2015
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-comliant manner. noted: at first flr at auditorium right side of the stage at exit door vestibule spalling concrete. rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Oct 19, 2015
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Class - 2
Reissue #35093828n. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant mannerlack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges per bc1006, 27- 542. noted: defective emergency lighting at 1st flr lunch room. 50% of
Oct 19, 2015
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Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

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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: 1940
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 72,200 ft²
Lot area: 35,035 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 103
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 394 / 12
Assessed value: $5,936,400
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 604 East 12 Street

Who owns 604 East 12 Street?

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

Does 604 East 12 Street have violations?

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

Is 604 East 12 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 604 East 12 Street built?

City records list 1940 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.