20 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01152-0029Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
20 Amsterdam Avenue is a school building built in 1957 in Manhattan, 10023. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 44
- ECB violations
- 85
- HPD complaints
- 22
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 · 44
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Sep 18, 2008
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 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 - 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 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 - 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
2
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 85
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.noted:at 1st fl library rm 126 3rd fl media rm without instal
Mar 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35692349k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note:at basement gas meter rm with multiple items storage of boxes,ceiling material etc.rem:comply with code.
Mar 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at ground fl cafeteria,auditorium 2nd fl gym emergency lights not work
Mar 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
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: at(ground fl) main entrance, auditorium, cafeteria(2nd fl) gym installed/using do
Mar 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection at gas meter room unlawful storage vinyl tiles and ceiling material and boxes and furnitures. need to remove, replace immedaitely
Apr 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - 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 inspection observed and noted that at ground floor cafet
Apr 11, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35235790h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381.note:upon inspection of m191 observed auditorium at vario
Feb 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.note:upon inspection of m191 at bulkhead level of staircase "a" crack on ceiling from window towards exit door.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Feb 16, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35548201h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.note:upon inspection of m191 observed at gas meter room multiple metal shelves full of various items such as school supplies,cleaning pro
Feb 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.note:upon inspection of m191 at cellar level near air compressor 2 window panels broken & center window does not close & has piece of plywood to cover openi
Feb 16, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue 35495228l failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note at 1st fl exit 5 door(middle) not closing because the saddle does not allow the door to close.remedy:make all necessary repairs.
Mar 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 reissue 35495225x failure to provide natural or mechanical ventilation to occupied spaces per mc401.2 note in basement at gas meterroom storage of supplies w/rows of metal shelving & various material
Mar 8, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc1008.1;27-371(j) note the following door have illegal kick stops installed cafeteria doors g15(2 doors)116 remedy:pro
Mar 8, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted at first floor exit 5 inter door (middle)- not close properly due defective hardware repair or replace door
Apr 29, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1=failure to provide ventilation to gas meter room per 115.6(196e code) fgc appendix e (e4) 2014 code) noted at gas meter room no fresh air ventilation provided comply with notice of violation
Apr 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35311280j failure to maintain building in code complaint manner noted gas meter room occupied as a storage supply room w/ rows of metal shelving full of various items tiles paints and oher school suppl
Apr 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code complian manner noed at gas meter room gas pipes are not painted yellow comply with notice of violation
Apr 29, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35235781j failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: gas meter room is occupied as a storage supply room forvarious materials and chemicals stored on shelves around the gas meter
Feb 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542. noted: defective eemrgency lighting was observed at groubd floor
Mar 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: defective exit sign,lack of illumination at exit,door leading to 61st st
Mar 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: storage roomobserved at gas meter room at cellar,shelves w/detergents,wax,ajax,cardboard boxes at gas meter room. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 unlawful display of artwork in corridors greater than 20% per fdny 2008 code;fc 803.3.2. noted: art consisting on papers posted on wall was observed at corridor reanr room 212 & also near room g6.
Mar 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Combustible material in corridors @ main entry hallway: artwork decorations hanging from ceiling blocking view of exit signs from auditorium to main exit. remedy:remove from corridor.
Apr 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing defective doors either not closing or screwed in the following areas: auditorium,exterior exit doors #3 & #8 exit @ rear of gymnasium. cross-corridor smoke doors bet rm 114 & 113,nex
Apr 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for emergency lighting emergency lighting in gymnasium have bulbs which do not work @ 3 locations. remedy: repair/replace lighting.
Apr 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Fuel tank room missing firestopping in various locations.ceiling wall joints.rmdy: install fire stopping as per code.
May 30, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34921710m - 1.moisture penetration from exterior facade has become porous allowing moisture to penetrate into storage room and ktcn storage room; 2.water penetration from roof room 313.rmdy:maintain
May 30, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34941399r - school playground is partially being used as a parking lot.noted 3 cars parked at time of inspection. rmdy: discontinue illegal use or amend c.o.
May 30, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34941397n - at 61st street side 3 a/c units installed with wood blocks for support. rmdy: provide proper supports on removed a/c units.
May 30, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
Storage of equip for kitchen in sprinkler room sprikler valve - main control room basement kitchen equipment and play yard tools (racks, shovels) kitchen equipment - cups,plates,covered food plates.rmdy:remo
May 30, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue # 34921709p. school playground is partially being used as a parking lot. noted: 3 cars parked at time of inspection. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.
Mar 5, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue # 34921711y. corridor smoke doors near room 313,213,224 & 113 are not closing. gym exit stwy "c" door is racked. 1st floor stwy "b" door check broken. exit # 8 door not closing. ground floor stwy "b" v
Mar 5, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue # 34921712x. at 61 street side 3 a/c units installed in windows with wood blocks for supports. remedy: provide proper supports or remove a/c units.
Mar 5, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
At cellar level gas meter room & electrical room are being used for storage; boxes,cleaning products etc... remedy: remove storage items.
Mar 5, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Improper a/c installation along 61st frontage 3 a/c units installed in windows w/ wood blocking supports rem: provide proper metal support or remove a/c units
Jul 26, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective doors the fire proof self closing doors are racked to frame drag on fl jam shut or open at 2 & 3 floor smoke doors adjacent to rooms 213 & 313 main entry door left one of 4 rem: remove doors to proper
Jul 26, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34871311m play ground as parking lot divided school yard uses as parking lot noted 9 faculty cars parked in school yard at time of insp rem: remove all cars from school yard
Jul 26, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued #34871313x defective brick facade the north & south corners of brick parapet facade have cracks in brick masonry rem: repair brick masonry
Jul 26, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34871310k moisture penetration exterior facade has become porous allowing moisture to penetrate into sprinkler room ktcn storage room ktcn storage room ktcn storage room and stairway a bulkhead rem: wa
Jul 26, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Water penetration at 3rd fl 312 & 313 the roof has become porous allowing rain water to enter class rooms rem: water proof roof
Jul 26, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34776546l.exterior children's playground is partially being used as a parking lot. noted:20 cars in the children's playground.remedyremove cars from children's playground.
Aug 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.noted:a metal cast iron 4'feet fence was installed in the children's playground subdividing the play area for illegally parking cars.rem:obtai permit or restore premises to prior legal conditi
Aug 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34776542y.exterior facade has become porous abd allowing rain water into the cafeteria & stair "a" bulkhead causing interior damagesremedy:water-proof exterior facade.
Aug 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
The electrical room @ cellar level is being set up as an office consisting of chairs,tables,bookcases.remedy:remove all items in the electrical room.
Aug 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Exterior brick facade corners on amsterdam avenue has a step crack at the 4th floor level. remedy:repair and/or replace cracks in wall.
Aug 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
The gas meter room does not have fresh air ventilation @ cellar level.noted:ventilation in gas meter room has a negative pressure and being released into the corridor @ cellar level.remedy:provide/maintain fres
Aug 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Gas meter room being used as a storage room, boxes,cleaning products ect. remedy:remove storage items.
May 8, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34712451x.water seepage in bsmt sprinkler room kitchen storageroom in cafeteria & staircase a & b bulkhead around windows,ceiling & walls.also note:above condition exist at staircase bulkhead c,ceiling
May 8, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34712452h. water seepage in court yard slab over basement sprinkler room,kitchen storage room in cafeteria & staircase a",b",c" bulkhead around windows, ceilings & walls.remedy:repair & stop water seepa
May 8, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o.note:part of school yard how being used a a parking lot approx 18 cars parked in yard at time of inspection.entrance to lot is on 60 st.(c of o 45904-1956)remedy:
May 8, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2012 · Apt 5B
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 53
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2005 · Apt 3N
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1957
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 76,698 ft²
- Lot area
- 52,725 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1152 / 29
- Assessed value
- $21,826,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 20 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 20 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 20 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 20 Amsterdam 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 20 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1957 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.