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
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 · 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
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.