161 Convent Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-01957-0078Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

161 Convent Avenue is a school building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10031. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 58
ECB violations: 119
HPD complaints: 0

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

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 58

No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jul 5, 2018
Dob violation - active
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

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Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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
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
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 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Nov 13, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Mar 17, 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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14589
Aug 2, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14590
Aug 2, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14589
May 3, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14590
May 3, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
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 elevatorrequired
1p14589
May 22, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14590
May 22, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
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
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 119

Class - 2
Reissue#35726687x failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.exp#7 has cracked glass over main doors.also noted exit#f,b,a.rem:comply with code.
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at cellar area there os constant water pouring from ceiling.rem:comply with code.
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.corridor double doors are missing 2nd,3rd floors.rem:comply with code.
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection, i observed exp #1 east(1) cracked/broken windows multi loc. (2)cracked/spalling stone masonry multi loc.-roof-cracked/bro
Feb 5, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:missing & loose mortar joints between stones at the exp#3,12ft tall stone retaining walll & stone steps side wall which lead from cevent ave to the pa
Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:interior fpsc doors not closing properly at 4th fl smoke doors by room 409,3rd fl smoke doors by rm 308,2nd fl smoke doors by 208 1st fl smoke doors b
Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted exterior doors at exit#2,4, & 8 not self closing properly when tested.rem:repair/replace door.
Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted unlawful storage at gas powered equipment at cellar level fan room area.7 piecesof show blowers & lawn mowers stored inside the building.such storage
Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:unlawful storage inside cellar level gas meter room,consisting of portable air conditioning units floor buffing equipment & scaffolding parts.no stora
Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade and appurtenances.-note: at time of inspection, i observed exp #1 east (1)cracked/spalling stone masonry at north east end multi loc.-cracked/broken window glass at exp
Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Active

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Class - 2
Reissue#35675099m date of issue:06.06.2023 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at the time of inspection i observed that at boiler room hot water tank pipe leaking and pooling on the floor.rem
Sep 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35675096r date of issue:06.06.2023 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 i obse
Sep 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note:attime of inspection observed cracked window at exposure#4 service levelentrance.at exposure# 1 observed loose debr hanging from the ac.at exp
Aug 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#906734.rem:submit acceptable required t
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 7b and 8b indication correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades required by 28-302.5 for control #806734. remedy: file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed during inspection of boiler room,hot water tank pipe leaking and pooling on the floor.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed during inspection of cafeteria wall has running crack in between entrance doors.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35665501m 6/21/22 exit door not self-closing.noted:observed attime of inspection of exit doors,doors at exit 3,exit 5,exit 2,fireproof closing doors at location 109,309,460a,410,406,220,219,208,201,were
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed during inspection of hallways floor throughout,floor uneven/wavy causing fall/trip hazards.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35665500k 6/21/22 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner,illumination for exit,exit discharge and public corridor.noted:observed during inspection of emergency lights at gym,auditorium an
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed during inspection of weight room back stair well storage of mats/gym equipment.rem:remove obstructions.
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381 at the time of inspection,i observed that on 4th floor gym,3 emergency exit l
Jun 21, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection.i observed that on 5th floor near room 506,one corridor exit door not self-closing properly.on ground floor level at exit 2,two emergency exit doors
Jun 21, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Respondent permittedboom truck cd#5187 to perform costruction activities without certificate of opeation., comply with code; provide certificate of operation
Feb 22, 2022
Resolve
Class - 1
Respondent used boom truck cd#5187 to perform construction activities withot a cd8, comply with code; provide cd8
Feb 22, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification.at time of inspection observed multiple lights not illuminatead along w135th street and st. nicholas st on the under side of sidewalk shed.remedy:comply wi
Oct 3, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35221558x b204=b202(2018)failure to maintain walls and/or appurtenances.noted:@entrance slate steps crakced,chipped creating tripping hazard.rem:comply with code
Jun 19, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue nov #35221556m.failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:no firestopping @cellar electric meter.rem:comply w/code
Jun 19, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue nov #25146779m.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:water penetration @rooms 59a,409a,321,auditorium,balcony water damage spaulding plaster.rem:comply with code
Jun 19, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner ,lack of illumination for exits;exit discharge and public corridors per bc 1006.1,27-381.noted: @gym(4th fl)(throughout)@gym(4th fl)throughout)@auditorium
Jun 19, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc38-301.1.unlawful placement of furnishings,decoration or other objects at exits that obstructs access to or egress from per fdny 2008 fl1027.4 noted:@ rm 672a c rm 672b(stair i)egress block w/debris(storage u
Jun 19, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.noted:fpsc doors @ auditorium not self closing when tested.rem:comply with code
Jun 19, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner..failure to maintain walls and appurtenances.noted:retaining wall @ lunch exit spaulding masonry(stair i)sky light peeling paint missing masonry.rem:comply
Jun 19, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 reissue#35146777z failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: 27-371(b)vision panel made of thermo plastic or plexiglass in doors throughout. remedy: provide required glass panels.
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35221558x failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted slate steps leading to entrance'a'are cracked & chipped,creating a tripping hazard. remedy: maintain exterro bldg wall.
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35221559h failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2;27-369. noted: combustible materials in corridors on 6,4,3,2 & 1st fl throughout the corridors
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35221556m failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar level,no fire stopping provided for electrical conduits/pipe penetrations throughout
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35146779m failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: observed water penetration in room 509a,409a,321 & in auditorium balcony causing water damaged to ceiling & spalling plasters. remedy: repair
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35146779m failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. (interior)noted: observed water pentration in rooms 409a,321 & in the auditorium balcony causing water damage to ceiling & spalling plaster.
Nov 16, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35164244p failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted: slate steps leading to entrance "a" are cracked and chipped, creating a trip hazard.rmdy:maintain exterior bldg wall.
Nov 16, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35146778k failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;bc715.3.7. noted: at cellar level,no fire stopping provided for electrical conduits/pipe penetrations througho
Nov 16, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #351467759 combustible material in corridors. noted: on the 6,6,4,3,2 and 1 floors throughout the corridors walls there are papers,fliers,posters,pictures and artwork posted.rmdy:comply with nov.
Nov 16, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35146776r failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). noted: observed several stair exit and corridor doors being held open w/
Nov 16, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 35085841h failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances patooutside entrance a (a) stairs,has cracked slate creating trip hazard.rem comply w/ code make necessary repairs
Dec 11, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use prohibited door/hardware.vio#35085839z issued on 3/4/14 failure to miantain bldg in code compliant manner use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1
Jul 6, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner provide required.vio#35085840x issued on 3/4/14 combustible materials in corridors variousposters & art work in hallways on walls.rem comply w/ nov
Jul 6, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintainbldg in code compliant manner.no fire stopping.vio #35085837p issued on 3/4/14 failure to maintain bldg in code compliantmanner no fire stopping per bc712.3;27-345 @ cellar level several pipe
Jul 6, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.vio#35085836n issuedon 3/4/14 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.roof leaking causing ceiling damage in room 509a,321,& also @ auditorium balcony
Jul 6, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
27-misc miscellaneous violations.vio#35085838r issued on 3/4/14.27-371(b) vision panels made of thermoplastic or plexiglass in doors throughout.rem comply w/ nov
Jul 6, 2015
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.vio#35085841h issued on 3/4/14 failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances patio outsideentrance a @ stairs,has cracked slate creating trip hazard.rem comply
Jul 6, 2015
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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: 1926
Floors: 7
Residential units: —
Building area: 178,452 ft²
Lot area: 76,550 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 109
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 1957 / 78
Assessed value: $9,225,450
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

Questions about 161 Convent Avenue

Who owns 161 Convent Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 161 Convent Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 161 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 161 Convent Avenue built?

City records list 1926 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.