251 West 133 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01939-0011Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
251 West 133 Street is a school building built in 1964 in Manhattan, 10030. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 55
- ECB violations
- 58
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 55
- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Install a sidewalk shed 20 feet at adam clayton powell blvd. side plus 5 feet on each side. also install a sidewalk shed 80 feet at west 134 street side of building plus 5 feet on each side
May 8, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1s3794
Apr 2, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p33154
Apr 2, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p33154
Jan 28, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 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 · 58
- Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35721346p exit door not self closing.noted:at 1st fl exit 10 in disrepair/not closing when tested.rem:repair/replace door.
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35731345n failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted:at exit 9/facade exterior btwn 133rd and 134th streets with multi cracks throughout various area.rem:maintain exterior building wa
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
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:at 1st fl cafeteria emergency lights not working when tested throughou
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.no firestopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted:at basement gas and electric meter rooms with inadquate/missing of fire proofing throughout various areas.rem:prov
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at the time exterior facade wall with cracks/spalling stucco on btwn 133 and 134 streets/next to exit 9. remedy: maintain exterior building wall.
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at(1st fl) exits 2, 6, 7, cafeteria(2nd fl) stairs a, d (3rd fl) hallway smoke door near rm 303 doors arein disrepair/not closing when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.facade starting to show signs of cracks on 134 st and 133 street side of school.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.door frame at exits 2 and at exit 6 & 7 door rusted at base.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35658056h date of issue:05.17.2022 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 not
Jun 7, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35582429n.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.at time of my inspection,i observed at the 1st floor stair
May 17, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue #35433647m exit door not self closing.at time of inspection observed at 2nd floor near stairway b one exit door not self closing properly also at 3rd floor near room #323 corridor exit door not self clo
May 17, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #354906455 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges any public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381 noted at the time of my inspection i observed at the 1st
Jul 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide sidewalk shed parapet panel sign at time of inspection a sidewalk shed who installed at exposure #1 (which is 134 street )however the sidewalk shed parapet panel was not installed onthe front
Jun 12, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner,illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at the 1st floor by 111,1st floor stair d,1st floor by 141,cafeteria e
May 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35433647m noted:at the 3rd floor smoke by 323,1st floor smoke by 101 and the auditorium ;left rear exterior door;the exit doors are not working properly.rem:repair/replace door.
May 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at the 3rdfloor roof above the gymnasium;the fencing is missing sections in 2 places.rem:repair and/or replace.
May 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at rooms 331 inside 325,317,inside 315,221 and 203;the doors are not working properly.rem:repair and/or replace.
May 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling use/converted for other than permanent residential purpose cofo 109139914 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class a multiple dwelling based on physical inspeciton.having 1 guest
Feb 3, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc903.2 and 27954 for transient use in apt 1f basement level.remedy:discontinue illegal occu
Feb 3, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of requiredmeans of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code)27366,bc1021.1 (2014 code) for transient use in apt 1f at basement level.remedy:disco
Feb 3, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide a j class fire alarm syste for transient use in apt1f in basement.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 3, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly,at 3rd floor near room no 323 coridor exit door not self closing properly at 2nd floor near stair way "b" one exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection
Jun 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006;27-381 at first floor zim on4e place 2 lights are not operational when tested
Jun 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Emergency exit light at door to cafeteria across from stair 'c' networking. remedy: repair/replace light.
Jan 16, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
At cellar level holes in wall above door of electrical room at pipe penetrations. rem:provide/maintain fire stopping.
May 2, 2012
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue #34839450m at west facade masonry terrazzo over decorative lights spalling. remedy: repair/replace defects. maintain exterior building walls.
Jun 15, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Gas meter room & electrical room being used to store a weight set & fl buffer machine. remedy: remove items from rooms
Apr 16, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34792783p 3rd fl stwy "c" door not closing door check broken. & stwy "b" door is racked. remedy: repair / replace doors
Apr 16, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue: 34711414m, 34792781l mortar missing from bricks @ west pacade1st - 2nd fl & spalling masonry over decortive lights west side (play yard) west bulkhead mortar missing from brick work. remedy: maintain e
Apr 16, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue: 34711414m mortar missing from bricks at west facade 1st-2nd fls and spalling masonry over decorative lights west side play yard west bulkhead mortar missing from brick work courtyard spilling stucco an
Jun 19, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34711415y stwy c at 3rd fl ceiling over door is spalling due to water penetration rem: repair ceiling
Jun 19, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
3rd fl stwy c door not closing door check broken 2nd fl stwy d door not closing rem: repair replace doors
Jun 19, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
No protection of ropes and or cables around sharp bends, corners notedlifelines tied around bulkhead w/o protection at the corners. remedy: stop all work on suspended scaffold provide protection at corners
Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appts. note: west facade 1st 2nd flrs mortar missing from brickwork and spalling masonry terrazo over decorative lights (playground) west bulkhead morat missing from brickwork
Nov 13, 2008
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: water penetration locations: stair c at 3rd flr (near door) rooms 307,309,311. remedy: maintain and repair.
Nov 13, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: cellar, boiler room, failure to provide/maintain required fire stopping around wall penetrations from boiler room to public corridor.remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping around all wall penetrations.
Jan 25, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: cellar, gas meter room, failure to provide/maintain required fire stopping around wall penetrations and wall openings from gas meter room to public corridor. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping around
Jan 25, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: cellar, electrical room, failure to provide/maintain required fire stopping around wall penetrations and wall openings from electrical room to public corridor. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping
Jan 25, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue. failure to maintain building defect noted: door does not close at 2nd floor fire door bet.rooms 203/205. remedy: maintain building/replace fire door.
Jan 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect (s) noted: at gym. exit doors at sw. corner (left leaf) panic hardware defective. remedy: maintain building/repair as required or replace.
Jan 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware. noted: (1) stair 'a' exit door to main entrance north side (pics 22,23) (2) exit door front/left at auditorium north side (pics 24,25) (3) h.c exit door south side (pic 26,27) (4) stair
Jan 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect noted: no railing at roof south side of building. remedy: maintain building/install railing
Jan 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian building. noted: door do not close. at 2nd fl fire door between rooms 203/205. remedy; maintain building. repair/repalcefire door.
Feb 5, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted remove concrete steps and construct a new 40'-0"concrete ramp and landing 5'-0"wide to remedy violation #050701c10dp16 with out permit from bldg dept remedy obtain permit fron
Feb 27, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects.cracked concrete bulkhead(interior)spalling concrete.location:east and north bulkheads.remedy:do repairs
May 7, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect. broken, craked cement and stone enclosure,(of exteriorlighting) location:s/west exit to yard over doors 4 enclosures. remedy do repairs.
May 7, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect, cracked broked concrete step. location s/west rear from gym exit. remedy: do repairs
May 7, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect, cracked plaster walls. locations:312,311rear,309 at window, 327,318,317,224,225closet,226at window,227 at window,211,117,115. remedy do repairs.
May 7, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide emergency lights on floors 2 & 3. failure to provide emergency power to exit lighsts in signs in corridors, all floors. remedy: provide emergency power exit light according to b.e.c.
Aug 4, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 3" stair letter i.d. signs at stairs, all floors. remedy: provide signage as per ll-16/84.
Aug 4, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1964
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 131,307 ft²
- Lot area
- 57,621 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1939 / 11
- Assessed value
- $12,393,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 251 West 133 Street
Who owns 251 West 133 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 251 West 133 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 251 West 133 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 251 West 133 Street built?
City records list 1964 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.