179 1 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00453-0034Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

179 1 Avenue is a school building built in 1955 in Manhattan, 10003. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 8
ECB violations: 55
HPD complaints: 9

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

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 8

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
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 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 55

Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35724607h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted several fpsc smoke doors including all 4 bulkhead doors not self closing throughout the school.rem:repair and/or replace.
Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688914m. exit door not self-closing. noted: several exit doors and smoke doors that should self-close, were not closing at t. o.i. remedy: repair/replace.
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688917h. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: there are several doors throughout the school not closingproperly. all stairways and bulkheads included. remedy: repair/replace
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed above exit 6 exterior below windows exposure 2 2 fl windows cracks and spalling concrete,main entrance saddle bulging.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed at stair a, b, c, d door are not closing properly at roof bulkheads. remedy:repair and/or replace.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). observed at 1 floor kitchen stair c door hardware not working. remedy; provide legal har
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridor per bc1006.1; 27-381. observed at 1 floor stair a, box #1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 and auditorium eme
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. observed at 2 floor smoke stair b, exit 1,4. exit 2 and 6 not closing properly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at 1 floor kitchen entrances by 136, stair g, f and gym doors are not closing properly. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection. at the time of inspection i observed that at 2nd fl stairway "b" 1 exit door inside,1 exit door outside,at 1st fl cafeteria near stairway "f" 2 exi
May 23, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve

See all 55 ECB violations

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Doors
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 33
Close
General
Windows
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 33
Close
General
Floor
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 33
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 33
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 33
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt 1D
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt 1D
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt 1D
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: 1955
Floors: 2
Residential units: —
Building area: 101,100 ft²
Lot area: 70,764 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 103
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 453 / 34
Assessed value: $13,118,400
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 179 1 Avenue

Who owns 179 1 Avenue?

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

Does 179 1 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 179 1 Avenue 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 179 1 Avenue built?

City records list 1955 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.