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1839 Madison Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01747-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation

1839 Madison Avenue is a school building built in 1962 in Manhattan, 10035. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
89
HPD complaints
4

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 · 27

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Nov 27, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 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
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 24, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • 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

    Nov 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 13, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 15, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2010

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    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

    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

    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

ECB violations · 89

  • Class - 2

    Reissued ecb#35693319y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted fpsc smoke doors not working properly at:3rd floor classroom#330 and by stairway a and d,classroom#232 and by stairway a and d

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissued ecb#35693317k failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1;27-381.noted emergency lights not working at:cafeteria 1,aud

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissued ecb#35693318m failure to provide ventilation to gas meter room per p115.6,fgc appendix e.noted:no ventilation at cellar gas meter room.rem:comply with notice of violation.

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue ecb#35682829k exit door not self-closing.noted exit door#2 notself closing.rem:repair/replace door.

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,562

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at thetime of inspection observed and noted at 2nd fl gym 1 exit light,at 9s

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    28-301.1 failure to provide ventilation to gas meter rm per p115.6(1968 code),fgc appendix e(e4)(2014 code).at the time of inspection observed and noted at cellar level gas meter room no ventilation observed at

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35682829k date of issue:08.29.2024 exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection.at the time of inspection observed and noted at 2nd floor stair way a 1 exit door,3rd floor stair way d 1

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35674919y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at first floor room#100,102,104,108,auditorium left side of stage smoke doors by exit 2,3,4 at 2nd fl room 226,at 3rd fl.stair d by

    Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35674921n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per 1006.1;27-381.noted:the following emergency exit lighting found inoperatio

    Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35674920l exit door not self-closing.noted:exit door at exit#2not self-closing.rem:repair/replace door.

    Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. noted: the exterior door at exit 2 is not working properly. remedy: repair/replace door

    Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $625

    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. noted: at 3rd floor stairwell d, rm#40 by 328, 2nd floor stair b, corrid

    Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at 3rd floor stair a,d, room 318, 2nd floor room 226, 1st floor room 100, 102, 104, 108, auditorium stage left, smoke by exit 2,3, and 4, the doors

    Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Out of service

    Mar 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35003692l occupancy contrary 5 cars parked in east area way certificate of occupancy #61250 does not incicate open off strfeet parking discontinue illegal use of amend co

    Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #354954446j failure to maintain building in code compliant manner manner ilumination for exit ,exit discharges and public corridors er bc 1006.1;27-381 noted at the time of my inspection observed in th

    Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35495445h exit door not self closing noted at the time of my inspection observed teh following doors are not opening and closing properly at third floor next to room # 308 and 312 and also smoke door

    Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-301.1-reissue #35495444x failure to provide ventilation to gas meter room with mechanical ventilation to occupied spaces per bc 401.2 noted at cellar level gas metal room has no fresh air comply with code

    Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Class 1 no dlm in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of the appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc, remedy, file application and install dlm and file and perform test with nycdob. class 2 in car stop switch alarm no

    Nov 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35442505l exit doors not self closing. noted: the following doors were not opening & closing properly the 3rd fl next to room 308 & 312. remedy: repair/replace doors.

    Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35442506n failure to provide ventilation to gas meter room w/mechanical ventilation to occupied spaces per ml 401.2. noted: in the cellar gas meter room has no fresh air ventilation. remedy: comply w/co

    Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    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: observed in the cafeteria 2 emergency lights where not working when test

    Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.use of prohibited door and or door hardware per bc1008.1.8;27-371(j)note illegal kickstops installed on several door throughout all floor.remedy:provide leg

    Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing.note at 3rd floor corridors stick in hallway near room 308 also exit stairway at 1st floor right side door not closing.remedy:repair or replace door.

    Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc283011-failure to provide natural or mechanical ventilation to occupied space per mc401.2;note at basement level storage of gas equipment(weed wacker and gas mower and gas can)remedy:remove gas equipment.

    Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35270902r occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occupancy or dob records.note at east yard exposure #4 vehicles parked on school grounds.rememdy:discontinue illegal use or amend cofo.

    Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue# 35214348m occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records. noted: @ east yard walkway/exp#4,7 vehicles parked on school grounds. rem: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.

    Jun 8, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissued# 35128733h. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records. noted: @ time of insp observed @ east sideyard along the side of school from street parking observed 5 cars parked @ east si

    Nov 4, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue nov 35095002x occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #61250 at east side yard no provision noted for offstreet parking - observed 3 cars parked at east side yard.contrary to

    May 20, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at school yard along east 120th street, trench with form work & steel reinforcing rod installed with area drainage work in progress. -stop all work, make safe-. remedy: obtain permit, call

    Jun 3, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue # 35003691j. missing emergency sign. at 3rd floor, no emergency sign at elevator call station. remedy: install required signage.

    Jun 3, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue # 35003688z. defective doors, not self closing. at 1b -broken check, adjacent to 330 -missing smoke door, adjacent to 230 -broken check, 2a & 1c are racked to frame. remedy: repair/replace, maintain

    Jun 3, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Water penetration. at cellar fuel oil tank room, 1" standing water -unknown source. remedy: water proof fuel tank room.

    Jun 3, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue # 35003692l. occupancy contrary. car parked in east areaway from 121 street. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o if feasible.

    Jun 3, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary. at fenced job site area along east 120 street, unauthorized car parking, allowing unauthorized entry to the dangers of construction site. remedy: remove vehicle in a safe manner.

    Jun 3, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #34950282h. defective doors @ 3rd flr stwy 'a' missing door, 2 fl stuy d & smoke door adjacent to room 232 not self closing. rem: provide doors self closing.

    Feb 25, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #34950279r. moisture penetration. at bulk head stwy 'c', rainwater penetration @ roof level into stwy. rem: water proof roof bulkhead.

    Feb 25, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary 5 cars parked in east area way, cert of occupancy #61250 does not indicate open off street parking. rem: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o if feasible.

    Feb 25, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #34950280y. defective guardrail. @roof along east 120th street, guardrail is loose and leaning inward. rem: repair roof guardrail.

    Feb 25, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Missing emergency sign. at 3rd flr, no emergency sign at elevator call station. rem: provide emer sign.

    Feb 25, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue: 34926503m. moisture penetration at 3rd floor stwy 'c' bulkhead. remedy: waterproof exterior wall.

    Apr 5, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue: 34926501z. guardrail on roof, south side is leaning inward t owards roof. remedy: repair/replace guardrail on roof.

    Apr 5, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3rd floor stwy 'a' door missing. 2nd floor smoke doors near room 232 not closing and stwy 'd' door check disconnected. 1st floor smoke door near room 131 missing.remedy:repair/replace doors.

    Apr 5, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    27-371(b) vision panels are missing from smoke doors 3rd floor near room 308,330 & 2nd floor stwy 'c'. remedy: replace missing vison panels.

    Apr 5, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Defective exterior brick masonry. at north west & south west main entry, cracked,loose, & displaced decorative brick masonry facade over entry doors, with pieces in danger of falling.-make safe-immediately.reme

    Aug 19, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Unauthorized storage. at gas meter room,various material storagel.remedy:remove all items, maintain service room storage free.

    Aug 19, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Water penetration. the foundation & concrete slab have become porous allowing water to enter boiler pit area, with running water present at time of inspection-dry day. remedy:water poof foundation & slab

    Aug 19, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective walls-tile. loose,missing wall tiles w/crumbling walls at rooms 321,323,325.remedy:repair walls.

    Aug 19, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Moisture penetration.at 3rd flr stairway c bulkhead,the exterior wall has become porous allowing moisture to penetrate into bulkhead.remedy:water proof exterior wall.

    Aug 19, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Prohibited hardware.kick stops installed prohibit proper operation of fire proof self closing doors at corridor smoke doors all floors.remedy:remove illegal hardware.

    Aug 19, 2011

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2022 · 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
1962
Floors
3
Residential units
—
Building area
97,500 ft²
Lot area
81,741 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
111
Council district
9
Block / lot
1747 / 1
Assessed value
$5,855,400
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 1839 Madison Avenue

Who owns 1839 Madison Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation.

Does 1839 Madison Avenue have violations?

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

Is 1839 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 1839 Madison Avenue built?

City records list 1962 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.