344 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00926-0001Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
344 2 Avenue is a school building built in 1954 in Manhattan, 10010. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 73
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 17
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Sep 28, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - 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 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Feb 27, 2001
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 73
- Class - 2
Reissue:35717260m exit door not self closing.roof level bulkhead door,stair a not plumb and unable to close stair b,c 2nd floor hanging off hinge.rem:comply with code.
Apr 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue:35717259p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.4th fl classroom ceiling has water damage at rm 222.rem:comply with code.
Apr 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue:35717258n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.roofing material has blisters and loose flashing.rem:comply with code.
Apr 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue:35677388h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.4th floor classroom ceiling has spalling at ceiling due to water penetration.rm#422 rem:comply with code.
May 9, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35677387x exit door not self-closing roof level bulkhead door stair a not plumb and unable to close.stair b-c is hanging off the hinges.rem:comply with code.
May 9, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35677389j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.roofing material in a state of disrepair blisters and cracks at membrane.rem:comply with code.
May 9, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observedat roof level, roofing material in state of disrepair with several blisters, alligatoring membrane and cracks at various locations throughou
Aug 2, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35672353p-exit door not self-closing. noted: observed at roof level, bulkhead door for stair 'a' is not plumb and unable to close,bulkhead door for stair 'b' and 'c' is hanging off the hinges and unab
Aug 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observedat 4th flr, at classroom #424-leak coming from roof near windows and center of classroom, at classroom #422-leak coming from roof in the cen
Aug 2, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35654636x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at time of inspection i observed at 1st floor at cafeteri
Mar 23, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue#35654637h exit door self-closing.noted:at time of inspection iobserved at 4th floor exit door not closing properly also at 3rd floornear stair c 2 exit doors not closing properly at the 2nd floor condit
Mar 23, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35553843x date of issue 3/29/2021 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination for exit exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381 at 1st floor cafeteria 3 emergency
Apr 1, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly at 4th floor exit 2 one exit door exit-8 1 exit door 3rd floor near stair c 2 exit doors a exit d 1 exit door at 2nd floor exit-d 2 exit doors & near stair-c 4 exit doors not
Apr 1, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue35490697l failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-361.noted:@time of my insp i observed@left side of auditorium emergency
Mar 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1=reissue 35401743x failure to provide natural or mechanical ventialation to occupied spaces per mc 401.2.note: observed storage of gas equipment tractors and 3 snow blowers remove gas equipment
Mar 23, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35316692z failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.127-381. note: observed at left side of auditorium emergency light not
Mar 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 failure to provide natural or mechanical ventilation to occupied space: note storage of gas equipment ie tractor, 6 snow blowers and 2 gas cans stored in cellar. remedy: remove gas equipment
Mar 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued 35316691r exit door not self closing: note at exit #2 first floor level inside corridor 2 doors not self closing and 1st floor outside at street level not self closing. remedy: repair or replace door
Mar 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued#35316692z failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exit discharge and public corridors per bc 712.3;27-345:note at auditorium left side,gym over main door in
Mar 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 unlawful display of artwork in corridors greater than 20% perfdny 2008 code fc 803.3.2. note at 4th floor and 2nd floor walls covered more than 20%. remedy: remove wall covering
Mar 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. in exit no. 2 in first floor level in side(corridor) two door is not self closing and first floor outside at (road level) one door not self closing this is also exit no. 2. rmdy:
Feb 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35235854h date of issue 04-05-17. failure to maintain build ing in code compliant manner illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. existing emergency light
Feb 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 35195214x date of issue 06.13.16. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner use of prohibited door and or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j) third floor level room no. #321 and room no.
Feb 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35195213y failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: at auditorium and cafeteria,inop
Apr 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35195214x exit door not self-closing. exit door at classroom#321 and 204 not self-closing. rmdy: repair.replace door. rmdy: repair/replace door.
Apr 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exit, exit discharges & public corridors per bc1006.1; 27-542. noted: @ auditorium area & cafeteria area, inoperative emergency
Jun 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued nov# 35085454h, failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008-1.8; 27-371(j). noted: @ 3rd flr room# 321 & 221, 2nd flr room#204 & basement deposit
Jun 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371b. vision panel: failure to provide code compliant vision panelsnoted:numerous vision panels throughout all floors of premises are plexiglass.reissue of nov#35085451m. rmdy: provide code compliant visi
Feb 27, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Misc. violations. reissue. ecb #34996164k plexiglass vision panels installed in classroom doors thruout all flrs of bldg in various locations. remedy: replace vision panels w/code-compliant material.
Feb 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. at 1st flr stairwell, exit 4: exit door being held up by middle hinge only and in danger of falling off. remedy: replace/repair.
Feb 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. re-issue ecb #34996165m. main entrance vestibule door off pivot, at exit 2. - 2nd flr cross corridor door next to room 209 & 219 defective. - bsmt doors for small courtyard next to
Feb 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary. reissue ecb #34996163z. approx 4-5 cars parked in small courtyard. remedy: remove cars.
Feb 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. at 1st flr hallway, banner from ceiling blocks view of exit sign of main entrance vestibule exit 2 - basement doors leading to small courtyard (exit doors next to room b26) pipe blocks
Feb 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: exit passageways obstructed - at 1st flr gym, doors blocked by chairs. - at 1st flr auditorium, exit doors near stage obstructed by podium and ladder hanging
Feb 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door/hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). - basement depository arear rear exit door leading to small parking lot is being kept locked with
Feb 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. at 1st flr hallway in front of stwy exit 2 main entrance vestibule, rolldown gate not properly secured in a stalbe manner. a stop bolt in the tracks should be
Feb 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to dob records. at west schoolyard, 26 cars parked in schoolyard. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o.
Jan 16, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 27-371(b) plexi vision panels. at 4th flr throughout, plexi-thermoplastic vision panels installed in classroom doors. remedy: provide code compliant vision panels.
Jan 16, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective doors. at 4th flr smoke doors, 3 flr stwy b, 1st flr stwy h and vestibule to east 20th street. doors are racked, drag or w/broken closers. remedy: repair doors to properly self close.
Jan 16, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue 34909261y minor crack in brick maasonry appx 5'vertical crack also spalling concrete at e 20st side auditorium soffit spallig pieces rem: make safe make repairs
Mar 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective doors noted at staircase 3 2fl stair a also 4fl corridor door near room 421 also 3fl corridor floor check defective rem: replace doors
Mar 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective emergency ligting fixtures in cafeteria gym above exit doors rem: repair replace emergency lighting
Mar 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
1st floor gym tile loose and unsecured above main entrance door rem: secure loose tile
Mar 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective stair tread.@ 1 flr stairway b bottom,tread cracked & loose.rem:replace tread.
May 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Plexi glass in classroom doors.@ all flrs,the wood classroom doors installed w/ plexi glass throughout.rem:provide approved glazing.
May 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective door.@ 1 flr stairway d exit door is racked to frame & drags on flr w/ excessive force & remains open.rem:repair door to properly open & self close.
May 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue#34847928m cracked exterior brick masonry.@ exterior auditorium east wall,minor step cracking in brick masonry.approx 5' vertical crack.rem:repair brick masonry.
May 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Glazed closure over exit door replaced w/ plywood blocking @ 1st flr stairway a exit door.rem:install proper glazing.
May 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg noted at time of insp at eletric rm pipe conduit penetrations thru wall not fire proof rem: maintain bldg fireproofconduit pipe
Apr 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted:1st flr exits drs a & d smoke doors are missing not installed total 4.rem:maintain bldg install doors
Apr 26, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 5J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 18
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 23, 2025 · Apt 5J
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 23, 2025 · Apt 5J
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 23, 2025 · Apt 5J
Close - Door/window
Door
May 23, 2025 · Apt 5J
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 19, 2020 · Apt 11E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 13
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 13
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1954
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 177,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 101,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 926 / 1
- Assessed value
- $20,518,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 344 2 Avenue
Who owns 344 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation.
Does 344 2 Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 344 2 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 344 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1954 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.