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120 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01157-0025Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

120 Amsterdam Avenue is a school building built in 1973 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
76
ECB violations
130
HPD complaints
8

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 · 76

  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Dec 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 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 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

    May 20, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 19, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 19, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 19, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • 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 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 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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 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 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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 3, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 30, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 23, 2010

    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

    Aug 23, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 18, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 18, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 18, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 130

  • Class - 2

    Reissue ecb#35713126l failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at level c auditorium,gym emergency lights not

    Mar 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue ecb#35717125j exit door not self closing.noted:at 5th fl hallway smoke door near rm 538 4th fl stairs f,8 3rd fl hallway smoke door near rm 312 2nd fl stair c,hallway smoke door near rm 214 1st fl hallw

    Mar 6, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. noted: at(th fl) stair c(4th fl), stair f(3rd fl) stair f and d doors in disrepair not closers working when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.

    Apr 10, 2025 · Penalty $625

    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 level c auditorium gym emergency lights not working when tested thr

    Apr 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.noted:observed at doe #m490/mlk jr hs exterior exit doors located at exit #1 #2 #4 #10 have doors that are not self-closing due to rotted door and/or frame.remedy:repair/replace door

    Feb 15, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35636119z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exit,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381.noted:observed at doe #m490/mlk jr hs auditorium has '4' e

    Feb 15, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination for exits.exit discharges and public corridors. at time of inspection at ground floor level at auditorium in 5 places each place 2 emergency li

    Feb 10, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc.

    Apr 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue35473428z failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges,&public corridors per bc1006.1,27-38l noted@time of my insp i observed@bsmt auditorium&gym emergency ligh

    Mar 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at(3rd fl)hallway door near room 352g missing glass view panel.remedy:repair andor replace.

    Apr 14, 2020 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at(5th fl)hallway doors near rooms 552,512,514 & stair f(4th fl) hallway door.near rooms 460,stair b&f(3rd fl)stair c hallway doors near rooms 324a,31

    Apr 14, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at(1st fl)exit 1(cellar)electric meter rm and throughout in various locations water penetraction/damage with staming to walls,floors and ceilings.reme

    Apr 14, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing.noted:at(5th fl)hallway doors near rms 561,512&538(4th fl)hallway doors near rooms 460,489(3rd fl)stair a,hallwaydoors near rooms 324a,314a,312,352g&361(2nd fl)norht side cafeteria,ha

    Apr 14, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1/27-381.noted:at(basement)auditorium and gym emergency lights were non opera

    Apr 14, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.no fire stoppingper bc712.3/27-345.noted:at basement gas and electric meter room fire stopping missing/none in various locations.remedy:provide/maintain fir

    Apr 14, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35317426k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note:-observed at electrical room at cellar a water penetration leak into electrical equipment. also at corridor to exit 13 at 1st fl. re

    Mar 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Reissue#35317431p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted 7"x8" steel i beams which are incorporated into the architectural design of building at 2nd fl exterior facade. the 7"x8" i beams a

    Mar 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35317157l failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted observed at room #135,380,m131,m107 and gas meter room. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping

    Mar 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35317163h exit door not self-closing. noted: at 3rd fl near ofroom 326 door not self-closing also at and near of room 338. remedy: repair/replace door

    Mar 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35317160m failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances exterior. noted exterior south-east near main entrance paving stonesand concrete stairs defective w/ cracks damaged,and missing mortar. re

    Mar 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Reissue# 35317158n failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted at auditorium above stage a vertical crack in wall 10' long on cmu wall. remedy: repair and/or replace

    Mar 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35235780y failure to maintain bulding in code compliant manner. water penetration through wall at electrical room cellar levelat corridor to exit 1,3. rmdy: repair/replace.

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35235783j failure to maintain bulding in code compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exit/exit discharges and publiccorridors per bc 1006.1 27-342 noted defective emergency lighting

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. water penetration at top of windows interior at 5 floor southwest and northwest corners. rmdy: repair/replace.

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35235782h failure to maintain bulding in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3 27.345. room 135 (a) holes in floor. rmdy: provide/maintain fire stopping.

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35235779r failure to maintain bulding in code compliant manner. at exterior south east near main entrance paving stores and concrete stairs cracked,damaged,missing mortar. rmdy:repair/replace.

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit doors not self closing. exit doors not self closing at following locations 4 floor near room 426 gymnasium stair (h) stair (j) rmdy: repair/replace doors.

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35195310x note reissue as class ii- failure to maintain building in code compliat manner. water penetration. numerous locations leaking into onto electrical equipment. note at time of inspection the

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bulding in code compliant manner. time of inspection observed 7"x8" steel ibeams which are incorporated into the architectural " desing of bldg at second floor exterior facade. the 7"x8" i

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Reissue #35235781x failure to maintain bulding in code compliant manner. at auditorium above stage 10'vertical crck in wall. rmdy: repair/repalce.

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bulding in code compliant mannr 2nd floor stair f broken step. west-2nd floor exterior outdoor recreation area (2) loose defective lamp posts, that move when touched.rmdy:

    Feb 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issued vio # 35195311h for failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at south east entry court w/buckled,cracked & missing brick pavers constitutes a trip hazard. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Mar 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue vio # 35195310x for failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: water penetration through wall was observed at electric room @ cellar level at corridor to exit 1 & 3. remedy: repair &/or

    Mar 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue vio # 35195308r for failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: at room (m11135a)/holes observed in floor to new level. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.

    Mar 28, 2017

    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 emergency lighting was observed at auditorium,@

    Mar 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Re-issue vio # 35195309z for failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: a 10 ft long vertical crack in cmu above stage was observed at auditorium. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Mar 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: reissue of 35128155p. 10ft (approx) long vertical crack in cmu wall above stage of auditorium. rem: complyw/ nov.

    Sep 29, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: reissue: 35128156r. missing fire stopping in gas meter room m135a (near m131) & m107. holes observed in flrto lower level. rem: comply w/ nov.

    Sep 29, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: reissue of 35128154n. water penetration @ numerous locations cause hazardous conditions & remain unresolved. amount of water leaking down from electrical room ceiling on equipme

    Sep 29, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: south east entry court w/ buckled, cracked & missing brick pavers constitutes a trip hazard. rem: comply w/ nov.

    Sep 29, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue: 35093763l failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.at auditorium stage, overhead wall above curtain has vertical crack apprx 6'on the left side in the cmu block. rmdy: comply with nov.

    Apr 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. at the basement level decorations hanging from the ceiling are blocking the exit sign in the corridor near room g37.rmdy: comply w/nov.

    Apr 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    27-766. ventilation of rooms or spaces with excessive temperatures, strong odors, toxic substances or airborne irritants. gas meter room fresh air ventilation not connected to outside fresh air.rmdy:comply w

    Apr 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. concrete treads on the steps are crumbling at the west 65 street entrance to the buildingrmdy: comply w/nov.

    Apr 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue: 35093762j failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. gas meter room (cellar level), room m131, and room m107 lacking fire stopping around pipe penetration

    Apr 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. 5th floor smoke door near room 514 is not closing, interior corridor door. rmdy: comply with the nov.

    Apr 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    27-371. smoke stop doors missing clear wire glass panels. at basement level smoke stop doors adjacent to room #g37 are missing the clear wire glass panels. rmdy: comply w/nov.

    Apr 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. reissue #35073765p water penetration at ceiling in the electrical room, cellar level. rmdy: comply with nov

    Apr 7, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    27-371(b) reissue: 35093767z use of plexiglass or thermoplastic on various doors. interior corridor smoke doors have plexiglass covering the wiere glass on the 3rd and 4th flrs at various locations.rmdy:comply

    Apr 7, 2015

    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. in auditorium, no stair lighting at balcony seating area (both s

    Apr 1, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2007 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2003 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 3H

    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
1973
Floors
5
Residential units
—
Building area
430,904 ft²
Lot area
103,000 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1157 / 25
Assessed value
$72,872,550
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 120 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 120 Amsterdam Avenue?

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

Does 120 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

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

Is 120 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 120 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1973 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.