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2121 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01755-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

2121 5 Avenue is a school building built in 1949 in Manhattan, 10037. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
71
HPD complaints
2

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 · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    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

    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

    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 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 · 71

  • Class - 2

    Reissue ecb #35725236m. exit door not self-closing. noted: at (1st fl)exits 1, 5 doors re in disrepair/not closing when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.

    Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,562

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at (1st fl)gym, exit 6 doors in disrepair/racked when tested. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Jul 24, 2026 · 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: at every floor of (1st to 3rd) floors thru installed/used kick/screw bolt door st

    Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at all floors from (1st fl thru 3rd fl) smoke/hallways doors without provided door handles missing/none. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. noted: at(1st fl) main entrance, exits 2, 3, 5 all doors are in disrepair not closing when tested. remedy: repair/replace doors.

    Sep 8, 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:emergency exit light # 11 at first floor and #2 by cafeteria found ino

    Aug 28, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtences.noted:at roof top fan room missing parapet/protective railing at 3 sides.rem:proide protective railing.

    Aug 28, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35674826p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 3rd floor room#303,second floor room#240,242,243,first floor stair b cafeteria entrance,smoke door by exit 2,3 do not close prope

    Aug 28, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing. (reissue #35657831p) noted: the exterior doors at exit 3,4,8, and the main entrance to the building are not working properly. remedy: repair/replace door.

    Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • 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: the emergency lights at the auditorium are inoperative. remedy: r

    Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at 3rd floor room 303, 1st floor stair b, cafeteria entrance, inside room 142, smoke by exit 2,3, and main entrance to the building, the doors are n

    Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the of my inspection i observed a sidewalk shed around the perimeter.of the jobsite. this shed was at exposures 1 2 3 and 4. the shed did not have the required parapet information sign as required. this sig

    Apr 22, 2023 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At the of my inspection i observed a sidewalk shed around the perimeter.of the jobsite. this shed was at exposures 1 2 3 & 4. the shed contained prohibited advertisement on the parapet. this advertisement was

    Apr 22, 2023 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection. i walked the perimeter and observed that there was no permits posted for the jobsite. the permits allow the public to know whats goin on onsite and has gc and job number informatio

    Apr 22, 2023 · Penalty $330

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35584439x date 8/3/2021 exit door not self-closing properly at time of inspection.at 1st floor exit-5(inside) 2 exit doors 1st floor exit-6(inside) 2 emer exit door 1st floor exit-4 in cafeteria 2 outs

    Jun 6, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissued #35584438y date:8/3/2021 failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at roof level chimney copping stone missing & broken between joints & also 130th st comply

    Jun 6, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35467999l exit door not self closing noted at the time of my inspection observed at 1st floor exit #1 (smoke door ) or (vestible) door not slef closing also exit #5 1st floor and 1st floor staircase #a

    Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35473200m failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances noted at the time of my inspection observed at roof level chimney copping stone are missing between joints and also 130th street

    Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35433799l failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1 :27-381 note during inspection observed at 1st fl-stair a above

    May 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls & appurtenances note during inspection observed at roof level the chimney copping stones are missing mortar between joints also on 130 st/facade facing playground (east side)

    May 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35433798j exit door not self closing note during inspection observed at 1st flr/exit #1 doors (vestibule) not self closing also at exit #5 /1st fl & 1st fl/satri a repair /replace door

    May 28, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner use of prohibited door and or hardware per bc1008.1.8;27-371(j) note during inspection observed at 3rd fir through out various location.classrooms have kick

    May 28, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. noted: observed @first floor exit 1-aluminum exit doors @main entrance not self closing, also metal doors rubbing on floor.rem: repair/replace door.

    Jul 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges & public emergency light packages @stair-a 1st floor, rear of auditorium both left & right sides & various other

    Jul 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35221736j failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at stairway'd',1st sty,treads cracked & spalling between 1st & 2nd stories. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Jun 14, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue nov 35128520y failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at elv 1 (eastside) masonry spalling, at archway and wall. rmdy: comply with code.

    Nov 18, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building. no fire stopping per bc 712.3,27-345 noted: at cellar, at gas meter room, penetration at ceiling exposing joist. rmdy: comply with code.

    Nov 18, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at exit 6, stair d, stair treads spalling and cracked from 1st floor to landing. rmdy: comply with code.

    Nov 18, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing. noted: at exit 2 stair a door not opening and closing properly, door sticks on sill when in use. rmdy: comply with code.

    Nov 18, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue nov#35094985l failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.@ east elevation stone facade cracked/spalling various locations.comply w/ notice of vio.rem repair &/or replace defects noted

    May 13, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Moisture penetration. at room 308 near window, exterior penetration damaging plaster surfaces. remedy: water proof exterior.

    May 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Spalling exterior stone masonry. at 2nd & 3rd floor east exposure, several areas spalling at anchor points with pieces separating, loose & displaced. remedy: remove all loose material & repair stone masonry.

    May 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. at 5th ave frontage, installed approx 1 1/2' x 8' illuminated sign with scrolling copy. remedy: obtain permit if feasible or remove sign.

    May 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue # 35016331z. partial obstruction. at main entry, 2 of 6 doors are jammed shut reducing egress by 1/3. remedy: repair doors, maintain exit passageway width.

    May 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue # 35016330r. defective doors. at 3c,2a,2b,2c,2d,1a,1b, doors are racked to frame & not closing properly. remedy: repair or replace doors.

    May 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective panic bar. at 1st floor gym, panic bar broken making door inoperative. remedy: repair panic bar or replace.

    May 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Partial obstruction. at main entry/exit, 2 of 6 doors are jammed shut and will not open reducing exit passage by 1/3. rmdy: repair doors/maintain exit passage width.

    Apr 19, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #34958274y defective doors. at 34d flr stwy a&d, smoke doors adjacent to room 323,2nd flr stwy a,b,c,d,1st flr stwy a,c,d and exits #2,3,5 rmdy: repair and/or replace doors.

    Apr 19, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 34926514h. 3rd flr stairway "d" & "a" doors are racked. smoke doors near room 323 not closing. 2nd flr stairway c&d doors are racked1st flr stairway c&b doors are racked. exit #2 vestibule door not clos

    May 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    27-371(b):reissue 34926516l. plastic vision panels installed at 2nd flr stairway "a" doors & 1st flr room 129. rem:provide code compliant vision panels.

    May 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    27-371misc.vio.plen vision panels pleh(thermo plastic)vision panels installed @ 1st flr rm129, 2nd flr stirway a both doors,1st flr exit #2 vestible all doors. remedy:provide code compliant vision panels.

    Aug 22, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Roof leak. the roof has become porons allowing rainwater to enter room 318 at center of ceiling.remedy:water proof roof.

    Aug 22, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#34855888r the fire proof self closing doors are defective at 3rd flr smoke door adjacent to room 323 broken door check,2nd flr stairway cracked to frame, 1st flr exit 2 vestible 1st flr cafeteria main e

    Aug 22, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue:34791357h.@ cellar level holes in concrete block wall of electrical room.remedy:provide maintain fire stopping.

    Jun 24, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue:34791356x.3rd flr stwy "a & d" doors not closing.smoke doors near rm323 door check broken.2nd flr stwy "c" door cracked.stwy "a &b" not closing.1st flr cafeteria main entrance door cracked.exit#2 vestib

    Jun 24, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Holes in concrete block wall o felectrical rm at cellar level remedy:provide maintain fire stopping

    Jun 5, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    1) 3rd fl stwy a & d doors not closing 2) smoke doors near rm 323 door check broken 2nd fl stwy a,b, & c sticking not closing 3) 1st fl stwyc,d,a doors not closing 4) exit 5 vestibule doors not closing door che

    Jun 5, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 34657752k corridor smoke doors are missing at 3rd fl near rm 304 2nd fl near rm 236 & 213 remedy:replace missing doors

    Jun 5, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reissue: 34576528l corridor smoke doors are missing located at: 2nd flr - adjacent to room 263 adjacent to room 213 3rd flr adjacent to room304. remedy: replace missing doors.

    Jun 19, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reissue #3451934k. failure to maintain interior. corridor smoke doors are missing adj to rm 263- 2 doors, adj to rm 213- 2 doors, adj to rm 304- 2 doors. remedy: replace doors.

    May 21, 2007

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2017 · Apt 2A

    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
1949
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
70,800 ft²
Lot area
50,392 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
111
Council district
9
Block / lot
1755 / 1
Assessed value
$3,663,000
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 2121 5 Avenue

Who owns 2121 5 Avenue?

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

Does 2121 5 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 2121 5 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 2121 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1949 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.