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
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 · 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
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.