163 West 97 Street
Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01852-0099Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
163 West 97 Street is a school building built in 1957 in Manhattan, 10025. 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
- 21
- ECB violations
- 64
- HPD complaints
- 8
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 · 21
- 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 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 1, 2007
Dob violation - active - 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 - 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
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- 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
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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 · 64
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at 1st fl stair a/exit 9 stored of gas propelled snow blowers/machines.rem:comply with code.
Mar 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j).noted:at 1st fl throughoutvarious areas installed with hook stoppers.rem:provide legal hardware.
Mar 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#3571713m exit door not self closing.noted:at 1st fl auditorium exit 7,8,main entrance doors are in disrepair/not closing when tested.rem:repair/replace door.
Mar 6, 2026 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35717114y failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at 1st fl auditorium gym emergency lights not w
Mar 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection. at 1st floor auditorium near exit-2, one exit door(near stage) and 1st floor exit-9, 2 exit door and 1st floor near exit-3(outside) on e exit door
Apr 14, 2025 · Penalty $625
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. at the time of inspection observed and noted that at 1st floor gym neer
Apr 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8; 27-371. noted: observed at various locations throughout the 3-story occupied building. numerous clas
Jul 17, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35654801k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted at time of inspection,i observed on 1st floor audito
Feb 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination for exits exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381 at time of inspection observed 1st floor auditorium 2 emergency lights not o
Mar 16, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Atoi found condensate vacuum tank corroded and pumps leaking, corroded hand holes, corroded water columns on both sides of boiler, back of boiler room flooded wit water.
Apr 23, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue #35486901m failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:at time of my inspection i observed at cellar level west stairway adjacent to exit#6 foundation wall w/spalling concrete exposing the re
Mar 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35486902j failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: illumination for exit,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.127-381 noted:at time of my inspection i observed emergency exits light
Mar 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg on code compliant manner. noted: @first floor, exit #3 one of two do not close properly due to hardware problem.rem: repair/replace door.
Apr 16, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35415263y failure to maintain building wall(s) appurtennaces noted: @cellar lvl west (area way) adjacent to exit #6, foundation wall w/ spalling concrete exposing the rebars @various locations.rem:
Apr 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
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:emergency exits lighting observed inoperative when tested @following
Apr 16, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35311348r noted: at time of inspection i observed at west area way at cellar level to adjacent to exit #6 foundation wall concrete is spalling and grates metal suppports defective and separated from wa
Apr 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35235195n. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection observed at west area way @ cellar level adjacent to exit #6 foundation wall concrete is spalling and grat
Feb 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;37-345. note: missing fire stopping around pipe penetrationareas at cellar gas meter room. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping
Mar 31, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35214363k failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. west area way at cellar level adjacent to exit #6 foundation wall concrete is spalling & grates metal supports defective & soerated from wall.
Mar 31, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain unobstructed exit passageway.noted:gas meter room & adjacent corridor used to store books,cardboard boxes & combustible material.corridor width is decreased.location:cellar level.remedy:comp
Nov 21, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue#35129464n.noted:cellar level foundation wall at vault near exit 6 has cracks in concrete w/exposed cardboard rebar.remedy:comply with notice of violation.
Nov 21, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
27misc, 28 and bc. reissue. storage of floor buffers,garbage containers and other cleaning materials in electrical closets rm 116,216 and 316. rmdy: keep electrical closets clear.
Jul 22, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35093448l failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenan ces. west areaway at cellar level adjacent to exit 6, foundation wall concrete is spalling exosing rebar,metal suports in same area are rust
Jul 22, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35002915p failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.exterior metal gate supports rusted at all 13 supports bottoms.wall anchors intact.concrete spalling in some of the same area outside exit
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Combustible material in corridors.stairways "a","b",&"c" have posters all levels.all along 3rd fl.corridors.outside rms 105,207,219,&222.rem:remove from coridors & stairway
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg incode compliant manner:provide required corridor with per bc 1016.2;27-369.cellar hallway corridor obstructed by books,boxes,plastic storage containers w/papers,milk,crates containing
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
27-misc.miscellaneous violations.electrical closet(rm 116)being used to store materials:vaccum,floor buffer,garbage container,& other cleaning supplies.rem:remove all items from electrical closet.
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34941390k exterior metal grate support has separated from thewall adjacent to exit 6 at the cellar level. remedy: repair &/or replace metal support.
Jan 29, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34941391m the foundation wall is spalling & missing a sectionleaving the rebars exposed located by exit 6 under the metal grate. remedy: repair &/or replace foundation wall.
Jan 29, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
West areaway at cellar level adjacent to exit "6" foundation wall concrete is spalling exposing rebar. also noted: at same location retaining wall directly across concrete is spalling at various sections. remed
Mar 2, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Roof access door at stwy "a" door is racked. roof access door at stwy "b" door not closing fully. 3rd floor corridor smoke door near room 307 not closing. 1st floor exit # "5" exterior door not closing & vesti
Mar 2, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue # 34921782l. defective grates at west areaway adjacent to exit "6". the metal supports at cellar level are defective at various areas have separated from wall. remedy: repair metal supports.
Mar 2, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Clogged area drain at transportable units clogged area drain w/ 4" standing water rem: clear drain line
Aug 4, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective grates at west area way adjacent to exit 6 the metal supports area defective allowing 1" deflection of the grating rem: repair metal gratings
Aug 4, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective exit doors,1st floor exit 3 and exit 6 3 door each stuck shut.remedy:repair/replace doors
Aug 10, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Entrance steps center railings is missing. rem: replace railing.
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Wood planks of ramps at east and west are rotted. rem: replace rotted wood planks.
May 14, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
No file stopping per bc 713.3; 27-345 holes in doors and above in electrical room. rem: provide/maintain fire stopping i.e seal holes with metal plate.
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Provision of law 27-369 stage exit door at north side of auditorium isbeing partially blocked by boys. rem: remove obstruction.
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Auditorium main entrance doors not closing fully, gymnasium door north side near room 140 not closing fully and cafeteria doors north side leading to kitchen not fully closing. remm: repair or replace doors.
May 14, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34466050y concrete ceiling slabs in third floor class rooms 313 and 315 have pop-outs varying in size 6' in diameter. rem: remove al loose material and repair ceilings.
May 14, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50. 50-install an inclinded ladder to provide safe and secure access to the top of the boiler.
Feb 17, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50. 50-install an inclined ladder to provide safe & secure access to the top of the boiler.
Feb 17, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior bldg wall noted:hazardous-third floor classrooms #313, 315 and 318 concrete ceiling slabs have several concretepop-out throughtout ceilings varying in size 6"in diameter and larger
Jan 14, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall noted:three story structure-west elevation, nwc vertical crack in parapet brickwork remedy:repair defect.
Jan 14, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware noted : 3rd flr stair "a" exit 11/12 (2) exit 8 - north (3) " " b exit 6/7 (4) 1st flr - stair, b exit 6/7 & stair "a" illegal hardware - throw bolts w/ padlocks, locked in open position
Feb 13, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building defect(s) noted : low parapet wall approx 30" h remedy : raise parapet wall or provide railing
Feb 13, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain buildijng defects noted:(1)defective broken door closers and/or missing 3rd flr stair "a" exits 11/12 stair "b" exit exit 6/7 stair "c'exit 9/10(2)2nd flr -stair "a" exit 11/12 stair "b"
Feb 13, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue. failure to maintain building derects: vertical cracks on walls in gym n.s. & e walls hallways near 301,& 302 basement near b8,b9,b3 also: boys room 208 an wall & ceramic tiles crack. and falling plaste
Jan 23, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defects missing door checks at 3 floor 302,304,306,309,311,313,318, stwy a 2 floor 204,205,206,207,218,220, 1 floor. 105,106,107,109, eat 8 remedy; maintain building repair as neede
Jan 23, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 12I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 5CHALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1957
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 850,231 ft²
- Lot area
- 118,034 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1852 / 99
- Assessed value
- $48,953,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 163 West 97 Street
Who owns 163 West 97 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation.
Does 163 West 97 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 163 West 97 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 163 West 97 Street built?
City records list 1957 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.