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1615 Madison Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01614-0021Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

1615 Madison Avenue is a school building built in 1951 in Manhattan, 10029. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
67
HPD complaints
1

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 · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
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  • 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 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

ECB violations · 67

  • Class - 2

    Reissued ecb#3572415h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted rusty and not functioning flag pole.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Jul 20, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissued ecb#35724614x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted penetration at electrical room and outside at electrical room.observed rusty electrical equipment.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Jul 20, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: the flagpole at this school is not usable because the components are not working. remedy: repair/replace.

    Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue #35677595x. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at cellar level, there is water penetration in electricalrm, and fan room that appears to be ground water. remedy: repair/repla

    Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 3rd floor,exit 3 staircase doors,second floor exit#5 staircase door,exit#10,staircase d both doors,exit#9,one door do not close properly.rem:repair

    Aug 8, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at cellar,fan room# 1 and 2,infront of electrical room 1"water pudded noted and in side the electrical room water penetration from the ground.rem:make

    Aug 8, 2024 · 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:kickdown door holders are attached to the classroom doors throughout the school build

    Aug 8, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.noted:the following exit doors needs excessive force to open:exit door#3,2,6 and 7.rem:repair/replace door.

    Aug 8, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: observedat auditorium, behind the stage the ceiling has a big hole due to water damage. remedy: repair and replace

    May 19, 2022 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: observedat cellar level in electrical room, there is signs of water penetration on the floor coming from the walls. remedy: repair and/replace

    May 19, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. notedon the 3rd fl at various locations,also on the 2nd and 1st fl at vario

    May 19, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fc 703.1 ductwork is penetrating the boiler room fire rated wall, and the opening is not protected to prevent the passage of fire and smoke.

    Jun 29, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors. per bc 1006.1;27-381. at various places throughout school the existing emergency lighting was not

    May 27, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35433803p exit doors not self closing. note: the doors at 1st fl stair a&b,stair c,exit 6,auditorium entrance door at left & on 2nd fl stair b & basement door near b21 are not opening or self closing

    May 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharhges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. note: flood lightings on roof to illuminate the exterior are not working.

    May 27, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Stair &/or floor identification signs missing &/or defective. note: observed throughout school. signs at stairwells & exits has been paintedover. replace w/clear indentifying signs as per code. remedy: install

    May 27, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note: observed just outside of exit 5 the sidewalk at entrance has large cracks in it creating a tripping hazard at the entrance. remedy: repair & maintain bldg

    May 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing. note at 2nd fl stairway b & 1st fl exit#6 (both doors)not closing. remedy: repair &/or replace door.

    Jun 19, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use of prohibited door & or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). note: the following doors have illegal kick stops: 328,324,332,343,338,342,345,242,245,238,243,

    Jun 19, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: at roof levelbulkhead roof & door leaks also roof leaks in various classrooms. remedy: repair or replace.

    Jun 19, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintaiin bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exit,exit discharges & public coridors per bc 1006.1.27.381 emergency lights are not operational when tested @gym over door stair (g).rem:repa

    May 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner @main enrtance exp#1facade @2nd fl dislodged hanging emergency light (alarm) risk of falling.rem:repair/replace.

    May 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue #35267471r failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances @exp#4 above 3 fl,exp#1 above 3 fl & exp#2 1st fl broken,damaged missingmasonary above windows.rem:maintain bldg walls/appurtenances.

    May 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unlawful placement of furnishings, decorations or other objects at exits that obstruct access to egress or visibility thereof as per 1027.4. at auditorium both exits backstage blocked with theater equipment als

    May 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re issue #35214390h.failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:cracked &separating 3rd fl stone above windows 108 st and 109 and also below 1st fl windows,letting water into 3rd fl rms.rem:maintain b

    May 31, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissued #35094479z.failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:defective exterior masonry:cracked &separating 3rd flr stone masonry @ 108street, 109 street.det back and east center adjacent to yard a

    Nov 1, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue # 35003638k. defective fire proof door. at bulkhead a/b, the roof door is racked to frame & jams shut requiring extreme force to open. remedy: replace door.

    May 5, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    27-371(b). plexi vision panels. thermoplastic vision panels installed at 3e & adjacent to room 335. remedy: provide code compliant vision panels.

    May 5, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective exterior masonry. cracked & separating 3rd floor stone masonry at 108 street, 109 street set back & east center adjacent to yard access. remedy: repair stone masonry/remove cracked pieces.

    May 5, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective emergency lighting. at 3rd floor gym & auditorium rear, inoperative emergency lights over exit doors. remedy: repair or replace emergency lighting with battery back up.

    May 5, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 1008.1.9;27-371(k) failure to provide panic hardware at cafeteria,no panic hardware installed at exit doors 'c' & 'd' for public assembly space job #102269475 for 360 person occupancy. doors have locking

    Feb 12, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Partial obstruction at basement level'a/b'corridor,partial obstructionw/combustible cardboard boxes & paper school supplies stored in corridor. remedy: remove all iteams,maintain fire corridor width clear.

    Feb 12, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective door at stairway a/b bulkhead,roof door jams shut requiring extreme force to open - racked to frame. remedy: repair door to properly open.

    Feb 12, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-369 3rd floor corridor near rooms 312-335 excessive combustible material on walls from floor to ceiling. remedy: remove forth with.

    May 30, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Roof above 3rd floor gym is leaking. remedy: repair leaking roof.

    May 30, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue: 34927000p 2nd fl smoke doors adjacent to room 231 not closing. 1st fl stwy'g' door not closing. exit 9 & 14 vestibule doors are racked. remedy: repair/replace door.

    May 30, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective ceiling at cellar electric room,defective plaster ceiling at center w/approx 1'x 2' hole. remedy: repair plaster ceiling.

    Aug 8, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Racked door. the fire proof self closing door is racked to frame & jams or floor when open. at 2nd fl smoke door adjacent to room 231. remedy: repair door to properly open & self close.

    Aug 8, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Roof access gate padlocked with chair & padlock.rem:remove illegal hardware.

    Jul 15, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue:34779946y.holes in metal grill of wall in electrical room & holes in ceiling around pipe penetrations.rem:provide/maintain fire stopping

    Jul 15, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bilkhead door in swy 'a' door check is broken. 4th flr stwy c&d doors sticking not closing. smoke doors near rm 425 not closing 3rd flr. stwy b,c & d door checks broken. 1st flr stwy b,c,d & a doors not closing

    May 26, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner: no fire stopping per bc 702.3;27-345. holes in metal grill at wall in electrical room & holes around pipe penetrations at ceiling. remedy: provide/maintain

    May 22, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3rd flr stwy doors b,c,g & f not closing,gym doors not closing & bulkhead door to proof at stwy doors at a,f,e, not closing. 1st flr stwy doors at 'h' & exit door 9. remedy: repair/replace doors.

    May 22, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Interior walls plaster spalling at bulkhead of stwy 'a/b' & stwy 'c/d' near doors to roof. remedy: repair spalling walls.

    May 22, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bulkhead at stwy 'a/b' & stwy 'c/d' has become porous & allowing rain into building causing water damage to walls.

    May 22, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door is practically obstructed in the caf on the 1st flr level w/ref, boxes, push carts. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Nov 13, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances.at time of inspection found open flame gas burners in 1st floor kitchen has no ansul system on gas fed equipment and no grease hood.remedy:maintain plumbing and

    Jul 12, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide panic hardware where required by law.noted:first floor:cafeteria,capacity 360 persons exit doors of stair c & d have no panic bars & corridor smoke stop doors also have no panic bars.auditori

    Mar 3, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.defect noted:roof bulkhead stair 3 7 4 plaster wall around new exit door is water damaged.remedy:maintain wall.make all necessary repairs.

    Mar 3, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Reissue:(34431665k) failure to maintain building.defects noted:stair 10 & 11 between 2 & 3 floors at exterior glass block window has a vertical crack on each side of window in mortar joint of glazed tiles each

    Mar 3, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    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
1951
Floors
3
Residential units
—
Building area
116,500 ft²
Lot area
44,403 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1614 / 21
Assessed value
$9,123,750
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 1615 Madison Avenue

Who owns 1615 Madison Avenue?

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

Does 1615 Madison Avenue have violations?

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

Is 1615 Madison 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 1615 Madison Avenue built?

City records list 1951 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.