320 East 96 Street

Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01558-0034Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

320 East 96 Street is a school building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10128. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 48
ECB violations: 94
HPD complaints: 9

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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 48

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
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

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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
Mar 26, 2002
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
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 27, 2001
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 27, 2001
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 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
Feb 7, 2000
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
Mar 16, 1999
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
May 4, 1998
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
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
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
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
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 - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
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
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
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

ECB violations · 94

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: smoke doors warped and not self-closing: 1st floor to cellar, back of auditorium, by stair b, by stair f and e. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Feb 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: several emergency lights not working: two in the back of auditorium, 1st floorin kitchen by exit #5 and exit #5. "illumination for exits, exit disch
Feb 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: spallingplaster at stairway h-4th floor. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Feb 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: exit door #6 not self-closing. remedy: repair/replace.
Feb 20, 2026 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at basement gym(2nd and 3rd floors)stair b(4th fl) stair g doors are indisrepair/not self-closing when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.
Mar 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridor per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: at(1st fl) cafeteria(basement) gym/auditorium emergency lights we
Mar 28, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted: at theentire staircases g and h from roof to basement levels with water damage/statining and spalling of ceilings/walls and floors throughout vari
Mar 28, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintin building in code-compliant manner. noted: observed at various locations throughout the 4-story occupied school building(such as 4 flr. st. 'h'-porous walls, at 3 flr.-load baring wall in corr
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed missing or broken wire mesh glass panel dividers at staircase d btwn 2nd & 1st fl observed plywood in place aprox 18" by 36" instead of wire mesh g
Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner no firestopping per bc712.3; 27-345.observed gas meter area & electrical meter room no fire stopping in place along several wall penetration for conduit & p
Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.observed at roof level damaged/buldgeing water proof membrane layer.at vent stack along west elevation parapet wall & adjacent to roof access bulkhead.evidenc
Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed several locations throughout the school buildingwith spalling/missing plaster at 4th fl ceiling by bathroom 404e & library ceiling along vent stack
Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at basement level storage room adjacent to electrical room.storage of two gas powered snow blowers with gas inside tanks.equipment with gas inside
Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35442191h exit door not self closing noted observed stair exit doors at basemnet stair g and h at first floor stair g gym exit door do not self close repair and or replace door
Feb 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35316884n failure to maintain building in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 noted observed at basement level ape penetrations hole/openings in ceiling with where gas meter is l
Feb 18, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: observed at 3rd & 2nd fl stairwell'c'doors & at cellar stair'a'door does not fully close &/or not closingproperly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: observed at cellar level,openings in ceiling abovce gas meter room,conduit penetrating through walls at electrical rm w/no fire stopping provided.
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Work after hours w/o variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5. at time of inspection several men working on removing masonry decorative stones w/o ahv. stop all after hours work. remedy: obtain ahv
Sep 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35316884n date of issue 2/6/18 failure to maintain building incode compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 at basement electrical room,gas meter room. remedy:provide/maintain fire stoppin
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35316887z date of issue 2/6/2018.exit door not self-closing at basement level @stair well"d",one exit door not self-closing properly.at 3rd floor stair-well"c" & 3rd fl.stair well"h"one door not self-c
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35316886r date of issue 2/6/18 28-301.1 misc violation. no storage of gas fueled protable fueled equipment in building per ec 313 atbasement near boiler room storage of 2 gas fueled snow blowers. remedy
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35316882j date of issue 2/6/18 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-542 at oil tank room. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35316881h date of issue 2/6/18 failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances at roof numerous cracks at decorative parapet through. also,numerous cracks through ornamental masonry elements throu
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371. at 1st floor cafeteria annex both means of egress have metal gates with padlocks that requi
Feb 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
28-301.1 mic violation. no storage of gas fueled portable fueled equipment in building per ec 313. at basement near boiler room storage of two gas fueled snow blowers. rem: comply with code.
Feb 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. at roof numerous cracks at decorative parapet throughout. also, numerous cracks through ornamental masonry elements through north/south/east/west. also, grou
Feb 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35228926m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345 at oil tank room. rem: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Feb 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at basement gymnasium at 95th st emergency exit door over (decorative wooden crownmolding)is loose and sepereting from plaster substrate (wall) also
Feb 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at roof staircase metal gate bent/broken; 95th street staircase interior broken, loose, missing handrails at staircase, 2nd floor roof exterior stair platf
Feb 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit doors not self-closing, exit doors not self-closing at following locations - basement stair(b), 1st floor stair(f) 1st floor east door, 1st floor near room #115, gymnasium exit(7) and 95th street exit. rem
Feb 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1.27542 missing illuminated exit sign across from room 208.remedy:
Feb 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35195486j failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at oil tank room,exposed steel & holes in ceiling & along outside of oil tank room.
Feb 28, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit.note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place at exp#1 and #3 with permit expired 8-31-16.#10348439-eq-sh.rmdy:comply w/code/renew permit
Sep 1, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. note: bulkhead door @ roof level not self closing. rem: comply w/ notice of violation.
Jul 1, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35146938k. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.vision panels notas per code 27-371(b). note: vision panels @ rooms 401, 312 @ stairway entrance b,c,f,g @ 1st flr & staircase 'a' between 3
Jul 1, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35146933l. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc712; 27-345. in oil tank room, exposed steel & holes in ceiling & along hallway outside of oil tank room. rem: compl
Jul 1, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at the time ofmy inspection a large pc of plywood was obstructing the fire escape ladder from dropping to the sidewalk.no workers observed at the site.rmd
Jan 2, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner;illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381,note @ 1st fl main cafeteria emergency exit lights not working.rem comply w/ nov
Jul 31, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 35093873m failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc712;27-345.in oil tank room exposed steel in ceiling & along hallway outside of oil tank room @ ceiling.rem comply w/ n
Jul 31, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.vision panels not asper code 27-371(b).note vision panels @ rooms 401,312 @ stairway entrance b,c,f,a @ 1st fl,& staircase a between 3rd & 4th fls not 1/4" thic
Jul 31, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.note 3rd fl stairway g door is racked,basement level gym doors left & right are racked.rem comply w/ nov
Jul 31, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
27-371(b) vision panels. use of thermoplastic or plexiglass the following areas have prohibited panels: entrance to stair b,f,c, & g on 1st fl @ staircase a between 3rd & 4th fl & rm 401. rem: provide req'd gla
Apr 4, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no firestopping per bc712.3; 27-345. in oil tank rms exposed steel rusting & not fireproofed. along hallway outside oil tank rm support attachments for new pip
Apr 4, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:provide req'd corridor width per bc1016.2; 27-369. @ 95th st exit to street:storage of extra cafeteria seating tables reducing & obstructing clear passagway. re
Apr 4, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. @ the following rms either door knobs removed or exits blocked: rm 312,313,303,305 & 310,307 rm 403,404,405,410,412 & 413. rem:repair and/or replace.
Apr 4, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue # 34918884p. marble landing at 95 street side vestibule exit is cracked & loose. also noted: at stwy "h" 4th floor wall tile bulging. remedy: repair/replace marble landing & wall tiles.
Mar 2, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Electrical room at cellar level being used for storage of contractor construction supplies. remedy: remove storage items from electrical room.
Mar 2, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #34847131p. defective marble landing & wall tile. at 95th street side vestibule exit, cracked and loose marble landing & bulging wall tile at 4th flr stairway h. remedy: replace marble landing & repair
Jun 7, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Roof access date is locked w/ a chain & padlock.remedy:remove illegal hardware.
May 21, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Roof is leaking causing damage to walls & ceilings below.remedy:repair roof!stop leaks.
May 21, 2010
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 12
Close
General
Locks
Aug 28, 2007 · Apt 8C
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 28, 2007 · Apt 8C
Close
General
Windows
Aug 28, 2007 · Apt 8C
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 28, 2007 · Apt 8C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 12
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: 1920
Floors: 4
Residential units: —
Building area: 83,962 ft²
Lot area: 30,212 ft²
Zoning: R8
Community board: 108
Council district: 8
Block / lot: 1558 / 34
Assessed value: $10,534,500
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 320 East 96 Street

Who owns 320 East 96 Street?

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

Does 320 East 96 Street have violations?

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

Is 320 East 96 Street 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 320 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1920 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.