225 West 120 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01926-0017Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
225 West 120 Street is a school building built in 1963 in Manhattan, 10027. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 50
- HPD complaints
- 52
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 · 9
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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 · 50
- Class - 2
Reissue #35721537h date of issue: 08/06/2025. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. at the time of inspection observed and noted at basement level electri
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue: 35721535y date of issue: 08/06/2025. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit dischargesand public corridors per bc 1006.1, 27-381. at the time of inspection
Jul 31, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35721536x date of issue: 07/06/2026. fpsc doors, exit doors, corridor exit door. class room doors are not self-closing properly. atthe time of inspection, at the time of inspection for defective hardwa
Jul 31, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
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. at the time of inspection observed and noted at 1st floor auditorium 2
Aug 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing properly. at the time of inspection at the time of inspection observed and noted at 2nd floor stairway "a" 1 exitdoor, at 2nd floor cafeteria 3 exit door not self-closing properly, at
Aug 6, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. at the time of inspection observed and noted at basement level electrical room. no fire stopping at wall, holes obse
Aug 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Stair and/or floor identification signs missing and/or defective. noted 3rd floor staircase "c" is missing floor number and staircase identification on both sides of the doors. remedy: install and/or repairs si
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for wxits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted emergency lights not working when tested. at auditorium(4-lights)
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
During my inspection of a 3-story alteration. i observed exterior exposure 1 installed supported scaffold with multiple frames cut at the base. after reviewing the approved plans no views of the existing condit
Aug 27, 2024
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 at 2nd floor gym two emergency exit light, at fi
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.noted at time of inspection at front main entrance at exp #1 exit door does not open & close properly also panic bar not working need to make repairs.remedy:comply with code.repair/re
May 20, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at(2nd fl)gym,stair d(1st fl)auditorium door checks are in disrepair non operational when tested. reissueecb#35433753x. remedy: repair/replace door.
May 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at(3rd fl)stair d(2nd fl)stair d(1st fl)stair b,auditorium,exits 1,2&5 doors are in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair &/or replace.
May 21, 2020 · 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. noted: at (2nd fl)gym emergency lights were non operationanl when tested in vari
May 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexit discharges and public corridor per bc 1006.1.27.38 at 2nd floor stair way "b" 1 place at 2nd floor stair way "d" 2 lights are not
Jun 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly. at first floor stair way "b" and main entrance outside door each place on door not self closing properly,at 2nd floor stairway "b" and stairway "d" each place one
Jun 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit. installed and/or retrofit fluorescent light fixture throughout the building (school). rem: obtain permit.
Oct 16, 2018
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ basement, books, desks & other storage/debris impedes proper & required width of corridor, corridor proper width compromised.
Sep 27, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide power for emergency exit lighting. @ time of insp, @ auditorium emergency lite#24 has no power/not working. @ each exit door from auditorium, 2 emergency lights not working/no power. rem: com
Sep 27, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712-3; 27-345. @ electric meter room, penetrations @ ceiling, leaving joist exposed. rem: comply w/ code.
Sep 27, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner, no fire stopping per bc712.3; 27-345. reissue nov# 35147168h. noted: penetration throughout wall in main sprinkler room. rem: comply w/ code.
Sep 27, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35085931l exit doors not self-closing: the following doors are racked and do not close properly: auditorium doors at 2nd floor, exterior doors betw rooms 106 & 104, stair a @3rd flr, and smoke corri
Sep 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. no fire stopping at penetration through wall in main sprinkler room. rmdy: provide fire stopping.
Sep 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. "cubbies" in rooms 104 and 105 are not secured and could tip/fall over, cubbies apprx 4'hby 12'd by 5'wide, containing clothing and other materials.rmdy:comply
Sep 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 35002839m. 3rd floor stwy "a" door racked. smoke doors near room 330 not closing. 2nd floor gym doors racked. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Mar 7, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34950317z doors at 3rd flr corridor near rm 330 and left of stage in auditorium are not self closing.also door stops installed on doors to rooms 100,102,106,104 and 112.rmdy:repair or replace door,re
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Ceilings at rooms 210 and 310 have water damage cause from leak through penetration where tubing and wiring came through roof from a/c unit.remedy: make all necessary repairs.
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34909660l 3rd floor smoke doors near room 330 not closing. 1st floor auditorium stage left exit door not closing. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Apr 19, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
3rd floor(smoke) doors room 330 hot closing. 2nd floor stwy 'd' door racked. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Jun 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit clever brooks model cb189200 mobil steam boiler being used at 220 w 121 st is a high pressure boiler being used as low pressure boiler
Oct 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
16 32a 36 48a 50abcd 50a-secondary low water cut off must be manual reset 50b-water leaking on to boiler and controls 50c-covers missing on controls 50d-cover missing on circuit breaker panel and indanger of ac
Oct 1, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34792787m 3rd fl corridor smoke doors near room 330 not closing. 2nd fl stwy "c" & "d" not closing. 1st fl stwy "b" doors not closing, stwy "c" vestibule doors racked auditorium stage exit door left no
Apr 23, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
3rd fl corridor smoke doors near room 330 not closing. 2fl stwy c & d not closing. 1fl stwy b doors not closing auditorium stage exit door left not closing. remedy:repair / replace doors.
Jun 19, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
All roof access doors locked from inside w/sliding latch locks. remedy:remove illegal hardware.
Jun 19, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Interior hand rail is missing located at staircase # 3 leading to cellar level b/w cellar & 1st flr. remedy: replace missing hand rail.
Jul 12, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: gymnasium north east corner left hand exit door panic hardware is inoperative. latching mechanism does not release door, door unable to be open. remedy: repair door hardware to ope properly.
Jan 19, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building defects noted (1)at nr entry door holes in exterior side of doors.remedy:maintain exterior building/repair as required
Feb 24, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building note:north side of building at base concrete deteriorating in various areas.remedy:maintain exterior building/repair as required
Feb 24, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect noted:no longer used structure in room #112being used as storage of paper and materials.structure has carpeting and floor outlets in floor and walls,no sprinkler lines possible fire
Feb 24, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply w/ natural ventilation of occupiable rooms noted : room # 341, storage room being used as therapy room w/ no natural or mechanical ventilation and no luver or vision panel in door. all occupia
Feb 24, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defects noted : (1) at interm. landing toroof - step cracks in wall ( stair "d" / exit 4 ) (2) stair to stair "b" / exit 1 broken step remedy : maintain building / repair as require
Feb 24, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
47 50 51 50 pipe safety valve discharge line down to a safe point 51 boiler sealed bad water leak inside boiler
Oct 17, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door not self closing at rm 328,330,gym,230,234,exit 2 1st fl,exit 4 exterior door,corridor doors outside room.remedy:repair/replace door
Jul 17, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to use panic hardware where required by law:exit 3rd floor also stage exit.remedy:provide panic hardware
Jul 17, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are:crack on glazed block wall above door of room 302,318,317,326,wall adjacent to exit 4 2nd fl.rm 249,200,236 opposite room 202,at various locations in the gym.remedy:make all repa
Jul 17, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are windows have broken glass in rooms 310,330,332,334,206 remedy:make all repairs
Jul 17, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are-holes in asphalt pavement is hazardous in rear yard.remedy:make all necessary repairs
Jul 17, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide emergency light fixture within stairwell(4) and corridoron floor 2 and 3.failure to provide emergency power to lighting fixture within stairwells and corridor on floor 2 and 3.failure to pro
Feb 7, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 3-inch high alphabetic letter sign of identification, attached over the occupancy side of the stairs door on floor 1 to 3.remedy:install sign as per local law 16/8c.
Feb 7, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain . defect is: a- at rear of premises shed inplace approx. 21/2 years after completion on work . no permit on file . inadequate exterior lighting at facade . c- cafateria missing panic hardwar
Feb 14, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 17, 2025 · Apt 7D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt R5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mailbox
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 129
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 129
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt WHOLE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1963
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 64,372 ft²
- Lot area
- 50,458 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1926 / 17
- Assessed value
- $3,772,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 225 West 120 Street
Who owns 225 West 120 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 225 West 120 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 225 West 120 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 225 West 120 Street built?
City records list 1963 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.