315 West 20 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00744-0024Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

315 West 20 Street is a school building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10011. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 20
ECB violations: 77
HPD complaints: 2

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 · 20

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
Feb 27, 2001
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

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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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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
Jun 19, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 77

Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35721058k failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at 1st fl cafeteria,auditorium 5th fl dance rm
Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35721057z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at basement pool ceiling damage/missing sections of concrete with spalling paint/plaster/concrete.rem:repair and/or replace.
Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
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).noted:1st fl stairs i,j,a,b,c,h,g,f,e exits 3,2(2nd fl)stair a,b(3rd fl)hallway smoke door
Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 1st fl stair f 2nd fl stair d 4th fl stair h doors are in disrepair/racked when tested.rem:repair and/or replace.
Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at 1st fl exits,cafeteria with obstructed blocked of multiple item tables,chairsboxes etc.throughout various areas.rem:comply with code.
Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
5 story alteration active site. observed excavation at rear yard exp#3. 9 ft excavation with lagging/shoring in place. upon request for 811 number call before you dig. none provided for inspection. upon researc
Jan 12, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35692100p date of issue:09.10.2024 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of inspection observed and noted throughout the entire building landing stairwells disrepair,tilted w
Jul 11, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35677348n date of issue:09.10.2024 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of inspection observed and noted at pool room ceiling spalling in several area missing concrete ruste
Jul 11, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
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 thetime of inspection observed and noted at 5th floor east side gym 2 eme
Jul 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35675059h. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observation throughout the entire building, landing stairwells, disrepair, tilted, where any potential hazard concerns. remedy: repair
Sep 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue#35675060p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at 1st floor in exit 4,5 windows over wall header area water infiltration caused spalling,peeling from plasters to floor.rem:repair/and or
Sep 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35675061r failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at pool room,ceiling spalling in several area missing concrete rusted.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:observed during inspection of exit 4 and exit 5 first floor over window walls have become porous allowing water to penetrate. remedy: repair and/or r
May 17, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted; observed during inspection of stairwell and hallway floors, are in disrepair. floors uneven/ wavy all throughout causing a trip hazards.remedy: repai
May 17, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted; observed during inspection of pool ceiling concrete spalling/ missing with exposed rebar/metal. remedy: repair and/or replace
May 17, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted; observed during inspection of pool area cast iron waste/went line leaking and rusting/ oxidizing. remedy: repair and/or replace.
May 17, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.@5fl dance studio 2place each place 3lights.@1fl auditorium 2place each place 3lights
May 7, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35415026k doi4.19.19 failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.note@exp1,2,3,4@roof level of entire school@courtyd facade pointing in disrepair mortar spauling&flaking in various areas.maintain ext
May 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35415574l doi4.19.19 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.note@school outdoor playgrnd there are 2slides broken w/cracks&causing potential hazard for children to cut themselves.repair &/or re
May 7, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue35415573j doi4.19.19 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner note@roof level water [email protected] &/or replace.
May 7, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 1
Work after hours w/o a variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5. at time of inspection it was observed that workers were doing brick work/waterproofing in various locations around the school. no after hours vari
Dec 8, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Work after hours w/o variance permit. contrary to 28-105.12.5. at the time of my inspection i observed workers receiving delivery of a supported scaffold frame and also installing a supported scaffold. accordig
Jun 10, 2019 · Penalty $1,280
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance. note at exposure#1,#2,#3+#4 at roof level of entire school at courtyard the facade pointing in disrepair mortar is spauling and flacking in various areas. rem
Apr 19, 2019
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note at 5th fl room 506 and corridor d+e ceiling damaged due to leak in roof and facade pointing. also ceiling damaged in room 404 due to water leak in fac
Apr 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. note at 4th floor stairway d exit door notclosing. remedy: repair or replace door
Apr 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissued 35297393h failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note at roof level water penetration at bulkhead. remedy: repair and or replace
Apr 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissued 35297392x failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note at school outdoor playground there are 2 slides broken w/ cracks and causing a potential hazard for children to cut themselves. rem
Apr 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at school outdoor play yard,2 of the slides are cracked creating a pontential hazard for the childrens. noted: re-issued #35234879j. remedy: repair &/or replac
Feb 14, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissued #35234877x, 3/17/17. failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: water penetration at all bulkheads. rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Feb 14, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Unlawful placement of furnishings, decorations or other objects at exits that obstruct access to egress from or visibility thereof per fdny 2008 code; fc 1027.4 note near exit, outside of office 13 chairs
Feb 14, 2018
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Class - 2
Exit dooe not self closing. noted: stair d 2nd floor not close properly, stair4 1st floor exterior dooe does not close properly. rmdy: repair/replace door(s)
Feb 14, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at room 502 transom in upper wall. 2 glass panels are missing, outside room 502ceiling is spalling form water leaks. at exit 6 1st floor above window
Feb 14, 2018
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Class - 2
Reissue#35177492r failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: at schools outdoor play yard at the rear,2 of the slides are cracked creating a potential hazard for children to get cut & to get hair
Mar 17, 2017
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Class - 2
Reissue#35177490n failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: observed water penetration at all roof bulkheads resulting in spalling plaster. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 17, 2017
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Class - 2
Reissue#35177491p failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: excessive storage &/or placement of combustible materials on the 1st fl,exit#2,exit#5,rear of auditorium tables,chairs,plastic bins,paper,
Mar 17, 2017
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: bulkhead roof. @ all 4 bulkheads, water penetrating from roof of bulkheads into bulkhead/stair area. rem: comply w/ nov.
Jun 7, 2016
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner excessive debris & combustibles. @ 1st flr exit 2, back area of auditorium, exits f 1st flr & middle main entrance there is excessive debris that is conbustible
Jun 7, 2016
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: play ground slides. @ rear of playground, 2 kiddie slides are cracked causing potential for children to cut themselves or for girls to get their hair caught in
Jun 7, 2016
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Class - 2
Reissue #35094174h defective exterior stone masonry. at main entry 2nd flr, cracked and spalling stones. rmdy: repair stone masonry.
Jan 29, 2015
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Class - 2
Reissue #35094226k cracked lintels above bulkhead doors with cracked bricks.at all bulkheads to roof. rmdy: repair exterior brick and lintel masonry.
Jan 29, 2015
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Class - 2
Missing handrails. at main entry, center stair-left side, right stair-right side, with 8 risers. remedy: replace exterior handrails.
Apr 14, 2014
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Class - 2
Defective exterior stone masonry. at main entry 2nd floor, cracked & spalling stones, 2 areas cleaved & separating. remedy: remove scaling pieces/repair stone masonry.
Apr 14, 2014
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Class - 2
Re-issue # 35013077z. cracked lintels above bulkhead doors with cracked bricks. at all bulkheads to roof. remedy: repair exterior brick & lintel masonry.
Apr 14, 2014
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Class - 2
Reissue #3953828y note: roof bulkheads have cracked lintels above doors and missing mortar @backwork. rmdy: maintaing building walls.
Mar 27, 2013
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Class - 3
Missing plaster in rooms 409,410 around window and above smart board. existing damaged plaster. remedy: repair wall.
Apr 13, 2012
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Class - 2
Defective brick at bulk head b,e,f cracks, also broken cracked lintels. remedy: make all repairs.
Apr 13, 2012
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Class - 3
Defective exit vestibule door at exit #6, door dragging on floor. remedy: repair/replace door.
Apr 13, 2012
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Class - 2
Defective steps. at front left and right entry stairs, broken, cracked w/pcs missing of slate treads and platform landing area allowing a trip condition. remedy: replace slate treads & slate stone paving.
Jul 20, 2011
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Class - 2
Spalling plaster. spalling and crumbling plaster ceilings at stwy j bulkhead, 5th flr room 503. remedy: repair plaster surface.
Jul 20, 2011
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Class - 2
Reissue #34847774z. partial corridor obstruction. at auditorium stage exit corridors, partial obstruction w/storage of folding chairs,furniture,piano & storage bins. remedy: remove all items, maintain corridor
Jul 20, 2011
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Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close
General
Stairs
Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 2B
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: 1925
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 89,802 ft²
Lot area: 27,600 ft²
Zoning: R7B
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 744 / 24
Assessed value: $7,299,000
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 315 West 20 Street

Who owns 315 West 20 Street?

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

Does 315 West 20 Street have violations?

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

Is 315 West 20 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 315 West 20 Street built?

City records list 1925 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.