137 Avenue Of The Americas
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00491-0016Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
137 Avenue Of The Americas is a school building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10013. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 51
- ECB violations
- 93
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 51
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
C/u
Apr 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
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
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 93
- Class - 2
Reissue:35720606h date of issue:07.11.2025 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at the time of inspection around the building several windows scafford throughout the school that were not
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue:35720605x date of issue:07.11.2025 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at the time of inspection observ
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue:3572064y date of issue:07.11.2025 failure to maintain buildingin code-compliant manner.no firestopping per bc 712.3;27-345 at the time of inspection observed and noted no firestopping inside electrical
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.fpsc doors are not self closing properly per difective hardware/door closure or hingesat the time of inspection at 4th fl stairway c 1 exit door and 4th fl
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35672951p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no firestopping per bc 712.3; 27-346. noted: at electric meter room, several openings/penetrations require firestopping. remedy: provi
Jul 11, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at t. o.i. there were several windows scattered throughout the school that were-not operating correctly or not operating at all. remedy: repair/repl
Jul 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit corridors and public exit discharges per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: at t. o. i. there were several emergency lights that were n
Jul 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35672951p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:no firestopping cellar level large holes in wall of electrical room in 3 area section of wall missing.rem:provide/maintain firestopping.
Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35650798k date:05.04.22 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27.345. at time of inspection at cellar level in electrical room at main entrance side a big h
Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly at 1st fl exit 2. one exit door not self closing properly and at 1st fl exit 7, one exit door not self-closing properly. at the time of inspection.remedy: repair or replace d
Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381 at the time of the inspection at 1st fl cafeteria in side two exit light
Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35555968z failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc712.3.3 27-345 at time of inspection at cellar level at electrical room no fire stopping on pipes penetrating thro
May 4, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35491009n failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per 712.3;27-345. note: at cellar level in electrical room no fire stopping on pipes penetrating thru walls. remedy: provid
Mar 25, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Out of service return to service
Sep 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1=failure to maintain building in code compliant manenr failur eto provide natural or mechinical ventilation to occupied space per mc 401.2 noe at 1st floor in room 102r gas equipment stored (3 snow blow
Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued 35415418j failur eto maintain building in code compliant manner illumination for exits exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1 72-381 note at staircase between 1st + 2nd floor emergency ligh
Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35415417h failure to maintain building in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3,27-345 note at cellar level eletrical room no fire stopping ion various areas pipes penterating thru walls
Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing note at 5th floor staircase 5g exit door not lcosing repair or replace door
Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner use of prohibited door and or hardware per cb 1008.1.8 ;27-371 (j) note the follwoing doors hav eilgela kick stops insalled 5th floor 512,513,514,509,503 bo
Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35317138x date of issue 2/15/18 no fire stopping per bc 712.3,27-345 at cellar level elct.rm. at exp#4 large hole at bottom of wall,mechanical room has become compromise. remedy:provide/maintain fire st
Apr 18, 2019
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc-1006.1;27-381 at 1stfl staircase "d" exit sign is broken repair or replace exit sign. reme
Apr 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue of violation 35228961h and upgraded to class 1 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at cellar level, active water leak/penetration.intrusion at exp 3 and 4 in electrical
Feb 15, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: at cellar level electrical room at exp#4 large hole at bottom of wall. mechanical room has become compromised
Feb 15, 2018
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: at cellar electrical room water(leaking)corner at exp#3&4 electrical wires. remedy:repair the water leak/comply w/comm order.
Mar 10, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue# 35128118x. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: flr damage broken flr tile, rotted sub flooring & under layment water damage noted in room 413 near risers @window area remedy repai
Jun 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:35093108p.failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:nofire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345.@ various scissor stairwells numerous panles have been replaced w/ wood.stwy h 5th fl & between 1st &,2nd
Apr 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:35093106l.failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:flooring in room 413 is defective sub fl exposed near window.rem:comply w/ notice of violation.
Apr 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Staire identification signs missing &/or defective.note:1st fl stwy'c'sign i.d missing.rem:comply w/ notice of violation.
Apr 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:5th fl stwy"d"handrail is missing.3rd fl stwy"g"door is missing.rem:comply w/ notice of violation.
Apr 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.note:5th fl common room"(old gym)door not clsoing kick stop installed.1st fl exit door across from stwy"h"door not opning/closing properly.cafeteria doors have kick stops installed.au
Apr 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:proviode required corridor width per bc 1016.2;27-369.note:@ 1st fl corrdor outside of cafeteria ner stwy"c"is being used as lunch room numerous tables & studen
Apr 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:electrical room@ cellar level is being used for storage,boxes,tables & vacuums.rem:comply w/ notice of violation.
Apr 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35093114l issued on 3/13/14 for workk w/o a permit:in that @ 2nd fl corridor near staircase"c&d"full height parititions erected & lighting
Apr 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective emergency lighting.@ 1st fl corridor adjacent to exits 3 & 4.the emergency lighting w/ battery back up is not operating.rem:repairif feasible or replace lighting.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Roof penetration.the roof has become porous allowing moisture to penetrate into stair c/d ceiling.rem:water proof roof.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain.@ 1st fl auditorium,/glass exit sign missing from fixture,/emergency lamp hanging by wires,2 lamps not operating.rem:repair-repalce-maintain.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Inadequate fire stoppping.@ stairs throughout,numerous panels replaced w/wood in fire seoeration of scissor stairwells.rem:replace w/ code compliant seperation panels/maintain fire stopping.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain-exterior.@ front sidewalk,the light weight coal chute cover has eroded.has rusted holes opening,allowing the losse coverremoval & unauthorized access to vault & boiler room.rem:properly re i
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing exterior handrails.@ 6 ave & broome st frontage,entry & exits are missing handrails w/ 4 risers.rem:replace handrails.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.@ fire corridor adjacent to stair c/d,erected full height wood partitions approx 5' deep x 22' long x 14; high w/ light weight wood panel door crating a storage room.rem:obtain permit/& comply w
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34941657k.defective flooring.@ room 413 near windows,inadequate minor repairs.fl still has deflection w/adjacent vinyl asphalt fl tile cracking & crumbling.rem:repair flooring.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.@ 4th fl stair "e",exit door has broken closer.rem:replace closer.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain.@ 2nd fl in stair "f",the emergency lighting has become loose & hangs w/ little supprot.rem:properly secure lighting.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34987436k.water penetration.@ cellar electric meter room,the foundation or electic conduit.allowing rain water to enter electric service panel-panel substantially eroded away w/ water entering.rem:wate
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34941656z the ceiling is spalling throughout locatd in the boiler room at the cellar level. remedy: repair and/or replace ceiling.
Feb 21, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
The foundation wall has become porous and allowing rain water into theelectrical room causing interior damages at the cellar level. rmdy: water-proof foundation wall.
Feb 21, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue # 34897281x. defective flooring at room 413, sub-flooring exposed, near window. remedy: repair flooring.
Mar 23, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue # 34897286p,34780084h,34711657r. spalling ceiling throughout boiler room crumbling pieces. remedy: make safe/repair boiler room ceiling.
Mar 23, 2012
Resolve - Class - 3
Pounding water at cellar access / service corridor has pounding water throughout unable to determine source of water. remedy: determine sourse of water & repair
Jan 31, 2011
Resolve - Class - 3
Plaster ceiling noted in 34780084h, 34711657r spalling and delaminating plaster ceiling in boiler room remedy: repair plastered surfaces
Jan 31, 2011
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 84,619 ft²
- Lot area
- 21,727 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 491 / 16
- Assessed value
- $8,541,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 137 Avenue Of The Americas
Who owns 137 Avenue Of The Americas?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 137 Avenue Of The Americas have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 137 Avenue Of The Americas 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 137 Avenue Of The Americas built?
City records list 1905 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.