85 Convent Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01957-0001Map
Owner of record: City College
85 Convent Avenue is a school building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10027. The owner of record is City College. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 203
- ECB violations
- 83
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 203
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a swo for application #123047354 due to construction superintendent withdrawal.
Jul 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a swo for application #123047354 due to construction superintendent withdrawal.
Jul 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - 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 - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
2016 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
2016 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 83
- Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed 5-story building with sidewalk shed at exposure 1. no active sidewalk shed permit was found on record. shed is being maintained without the required permit. . obtain the required
Sep 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35693246m failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at exps 1 and 4 facades vertical cracks throughout variousareas.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35693245k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at basement boiler rm with water penetration/puddling thoughout wall/floor near elevator pit.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at 4th fl stair b door in disrepair racked when tested.rem:repair and/or replace
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at cellar level boiler room.water penetration through wall with elevator pit.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted exp#1 & 4 brick facade has vertical cracks.eroded mortar joints & chipped brick faces sidewalk shed in place under#103650354-01-eq since 2018.no repai
Sep 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observed during inspection of rm 105 and rm 107, rooms are spalling/missing plaster and section of wall, due to water penetration. remedy: repair an
Jun 14, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observed during inspection of rm 107 and rm 105 wall and ceiling have become porous allowing water to penetrate into rooms
Jun 14, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexit,exit discharges,and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.at the time of inspection,i observed that on 7th floor lunch room,two emergenc
Jun 14, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35271774x failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.127-381. noted: at time of inspection i observed 9 existing emergency
Jun 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to designate and/or have site safety manager present at site as required. at time of inspection,i observed construction activities in the building on the ground floor. upon requesting the daily log,i fu
Oct 16, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Ac 28-418.1 expired general contractor registration. at time of inspection,i observed construction work was in progress. upon reviewing bis,i further observed the general contractor registration was expired on
Oct 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site - expired - permit. at time of inspection, i observed the job site fence permit was expired on 9/20/19. remedy: renew permit
Oct 16, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction superintendent-not on site/failed to perform duties.at time of inspection on an active job site of alt-1 2-story building it was observed that construction superintendent everett perry registration
Feb 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Housekeeping - inadequate. at time of inspection on an active jobsite alt-1 2 story building, it was observed inadequate housekeeping at various locations consisting of construction materials laying on floors
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.4;inspections-on temporary equipment.at time of inspection on a active jobsite alt-1 2-story buidling horizontal enlargement it was observed a worker on scissors lift wearing safety hornets and upon requee
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Jobsite fence -inadequate.at time of inspection on an active job site alt-1,2 story building it was observed jobsite fence was missing on exposure #1 not painted hunter green in some sections fabricated exposur
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.7.2;fire extinguishers-placed or located on floors.at time of my inspection on an active job site alt-1 for horinzontal enlargement it was observed that fire extinguisher were located on the ground through
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction superintendent not on site.at time of inspection on a active job site of a 2 story building alt-1 observed on going work on carpentry welding and demolition as noted no superintendent or competent
Feb 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const ops.note:missing rebar caps observed missing rebar caps @multiple locns ongoing work under job #123047354 issued 5/14/2018 expires 12/04/2018.rem:sa
Jul 25, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing at first floor main entrance door is not self closing properly when tested at the time of inspection. rmdy: repair / replace door.
Jun 18, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35271774x date of issue 07.11.17 failure to maintain buildingin code compliant manner illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381 in first floor orth corridor,sou
Jun 18, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. at the time of inspection 9 existing emergency light are not operational when
Jul 11, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35128780k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner use of prohibited hardware. at rear exterior exit doors slide bolts and padlocks are installed. rmdy: comply w/nov.
Oct 13, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35086031k - 35128797r failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. plastic vision panel installed on new door at room 106 fire glass required. rmdy:comply w/nov.
Oct 13, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35086031k.failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.note new doors installed on the 1st fl w/o wired glass vision panelism the corridor @ room160.rem comply w/ the nov
Jul 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.use of prohibited door &/or hardware.note @ the exterior exit doors slide bolts & padlocksare installed,@ exit 2.rem comply w/ nov
Jul 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue 35086031k. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide 1/4"thick wired glass vision panel where required as per 27-371(b). at time of inspeciton observed new doors inst
Jul 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371b,thermoplastic plexi vision panel.new doors installed on 1st fl.door @ rm 106 has plexi.rem:provide required glass panel.
Mar 12, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits @ 4th fl cafeteria area & 2nd fl stair"a" exit lightsdefective & inoperable.rem:repair & or replace lighting.
Mar 12, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.a time of insp exit sign adjacent to stair"d" dislodged & hanging in space used as pa 102302839.rem:repair & or replace light fixture.
Mar 12, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior play yard to right of bldg.defective asphalt paving is cracked & crumbling w/ some asphalt missing in areas.also protrudiing metal covers creating trip condition possibitity.rem:rep
Mar 12, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-105.1 work w/o permit/expired permit at time of inspection standpipe & sprinkler system in place both permits expired. permit #120830903sp expired 4/18/13 permit #110385066sd expired 4/3/13.
Aug 14, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
3308.3:failure to provide required vertical netting:upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to roof level the vertical netting at various locations on all flrs is in poor condition. holes does n
Mar 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3310.6 failure to have designated ssn/ssc as indicated on pw2 present at site at minimum of once every 2 weeks - examination of log from 8/11 indicates that ssm #2084 has been on site the designated ssm
Oct 18, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3308.3 failure to provide required vertical netting upon insp as noted on active construction site up to 6th fl roof the vertical netting on the north east elevation is removed torn poor condition along this
Apr 27, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute and maintain safety equipment measures or temp construction no toe boards upon insp as noted on active construction site up to 6th fl roof the o cables on the north east elevation are appx
Apr 27, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Siamese not marked w/a red light. upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th fl the red light marking the siamese w/in the construction fence is not functioning & is held in a dirty cover no
Mar 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
3303.7.2 fail to provide fire extinguishers. upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th flr the was an inadequate amount of fire extinguishers on any flr throughout the bldg only observed 3#
Mar 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to post "no smoking" signs @ construction/demolition site per code.upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th flr.no smoking signs posted within the 2# towers on any flrs not observed i
Mar 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.8 fail to maintain standpipe during construction upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th fl the valves on the standpipe are obstructed by the 60" cable & vertical nets on the 4th-6fl
Mar 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Smoking at construction/demolition site. upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th flr the were approx 10# cigarette & cigar butts @ various locations on the "q" decking on flrs 2nd-6th. re
Mar 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to institute & maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction: no toeboards upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th fl the "o" cable is approx 6" above the "q" decking
Mar 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3308.3 fail to provide required vertical netting upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th flr on all flrs @ various locations the vertical netting was torn unsecured (zip ties),rolled up,o
Mar 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
3303.7 fail to provide fireguard: upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th fl. an iron worker was welding a beam around the shaft there was no fireguard/extinguisher on duty on the flr whe
Mar 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.4.5.1 storage of material during construction upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th fl there is material stored w/in 10ft from the bldg edge, loose metal curtain wall brackets-reba
Mar 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 6th fl an iron worker fell approx 16ft from 2nd fl to 1st flr injuring hi
Mar 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
3310.3 fail to have site safety plan & program as required (issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted @ premises) noted:resp to incident involving worker falling approx 16ft upon inspection observed (2) steel tower
Mar 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
2nd fl stairway i.d. sign missing from occupancy side of stwy "a". remedy : provide stwy i.d. sign
May 7, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue : 34791392n, 34718791j vestibule door at 1st fl stwy "b" door check is broken, door not closing. remedy: repair / replace door
May 7, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 400,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 477,375 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1957 / 1
- Assessed value
- $394,376,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 85 Convent Avenue
Who owns 85 Convent Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is City College.
Does 85 Convent Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 85 Convent 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 85 Convent Avenue built?
City records list 1930 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.