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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

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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

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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.