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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

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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

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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.