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1400 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01984-0033Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

1400 Amsterdam Avenue is a school building built in 1936 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
51
ECB violations
102
HPD complaints
6

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 · 51

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    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 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 27, 2017

    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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 31, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 20, 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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 25, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 20, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 18, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 13, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 13, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 9, 2008

    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

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1s3809/cease use do not put back in service until dob notified

    May 10, 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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

    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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 6, 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 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 16, 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
  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device #1s3809

    Mar 11, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 102

  • Class - 2

    Reissued ecb#35725329l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted at exp#3 parking lot 10'tall masonry fence cracks and spalled areas of missing concrete,exposing corroded steel rebars.rem:repa

    Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissued ecb#35725328j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted water damaged concrete ceiling at cellar level storage room behind oil tank room and inside oil tank room.rem:repair and/or rep

    Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted vertical cracks at basement wall between stairway l and stairway d/e at several locations.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    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 emergency lights not working at:auditorium#41 and 4th floor gym.rem:re

    Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted spalling plaster at corner by window at classroom#430.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688625x. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at school playgroundm numerous open cracks which are allowing water to penetrate into the cellar level by oil pump open, misc. st

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted exp #3 playground 10' tall masonry fence wall has spalled areas of concrete missing and exposing corroded steel rebar. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688623m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted water damaged concrete ceiling at cellar level storage roomby the oil pump. has missing concrete casing along beams, exposing cor

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688622k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted interior fpsc doors with broken/cracked wire mesh glass at 2nd fl stair d and e and 1st fl stair h. potential hazard for cut and

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688621z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted several emrgency lights not working when test

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35674917k. exit door not self-closing. noted exterior doors not properly self-closing at exit #5(main entrance)m #6, #8 and top roof excess door. remedy: repair/replace door.

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688627j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2; 27-364. noted at exit #2, 3 and 12 egress passages have storage of misc. items, partiall

    Sep 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,562

    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:observed existing emergency lights#3,#14,#25,#27,#34,#51,#55,#60,#63,#

    Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed at school auditorium,wooden main entry/exit door are not closing properly due to the door frame hinges being out of plumb causing the door to

    Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35674917k exit door not self-closing.noted:observed(exterior)fireproof self-closing doors located at exit #6,#8,#9 & #10 are not closing properly due to door frame hinges out of plumb and/or defective s

    Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:observed exp.1,by classrooms#425 & #430.the exterior walls/facade have become porous and allowing water to penetrate the interior of the building creat

    Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.provide requiredcorridor with per bc 1016.2;27-369.noted:observed at various location of the 4 story school and especially at the auditorium,where miscellan

    Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed water penetrations from exterior that are damaging the ceiling and walls of classroom#425 & #430.at cellar level ceiling by oil pump area,mis

    Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed at staircase d & e 2 flr door has glass panel that is broken and causing a potential hazard of someone getting cut and/or hurt,also in stairc

    Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed at various locations of school playground,numerous cracks that are openand allowing water to penetrate down into the cellar level by the oil

    Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner; illuminated for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: remedy: repair/replace lighitng

    Jul 7, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35665481y noted: at 4th floor stair h and g, room 426, 2nd floor stair h and g auditorium entrance, stage left and 1st floor stair h, the doors are not working properly. remedy: repair and/or replace

    Jul 7, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing noted: the exterior doors at exit 6 and 8 are not working properly. remedy: repair/replace door.

    Jul 7, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35582323p,failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at time of inspection observed missing glass panels between staircase d&e,h&g and i&j.issue occurs throughout several floor levels.r

    Aug 23, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.noted:at second floor,staircase hand g bathdoors not self closing properly.additionally in auditorium,exit doors a and b,plus left and right stage exit doors not closing correctly.rem

    Aug 23, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue :35498308p date of issue:06-09-2020 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at staircases d&e ,h&g ,i&g missing (glass) panels (approx 40 pc) between different floor levels repair and

    Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35498306l date of issue:06-09-2020 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at roof level of lower roof leaking roof causing damage to ceilings below also at upper roof north west side

    Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection at first floor exit-8 outside 3 exit door not self closing properly at first floor auditorium main entrance one eixt door not self closing properly

    Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found corroded manhole and handholes, glass gauge guards missing, dog bolts on front and rear doors missing

    Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found corroded manhole, glass gauge guards missing, dog bolts missing on front and rear doors, signs of leaking safety relief valve,

    Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35442845h exit door not self closing. note: at cellar level incafeteria doors at exit d & f &(b)not closing. remedy: repair & or replace doors.

    Jun 9, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35442842m failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit dischsrges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542. note: at gym on both 3rd & 4th fl emergency exit

    Jun 9, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35333441z exit door not self closing. observed door @stairway d & fc that goes into cafeteria @basement lvl is not able close. hinge, door and frame appear damage. rem: repair and/or replace door.

    Aug 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35361641l failure to mantain building in code-complaint mannerlack of emergency lighting for exits. exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. note: emergency lighting @auditorium and

    Aug 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35361538y failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1; 27-381 note: @several locations throughout the school exixting

    Aug 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35361567m exit door not self closing. observed interior exit door near exit c has broken hardware and does not close properly. the frame is damaged.rem: repair and/or replace door & hardware.

    Aug 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35361642n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner noted: door @room 426 is not closing properly. hinges are damaged & door is defective.rem: repair and or replace door.

    Aug 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of emergency lighting for exits discharges and public corridor per bc 1006.1 and 27-542.noted:emergency lighting @ auditorium 2 @ gym @ 3rd floor and 2

    Oct 5, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:class rooms doors at room 426 and 428 do not close properly due to hardware deffectiveness.rem:repair and or replace

    Oct 5, 2018

    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. noted: emergency light not work at auditorium when tested. rmdy: comply

    Jun 20, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Noted: em (gates) @auditorium not working when tested:rem:comply with code

    Jun 20, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:use of prohibited door and /or hardware per bc 1008.1.8, 27.371 (j) noted: exterior exit door (at 129 st) with chain and padlock on it at time of inspection

    Jun 20, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing. noted: fpsc door not self closing at entry door exit (at front interior) rmdy: comply with code.

    Jun 20, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Noted:@ em exit (c26)pad locked at time of inspection.rem:comply with code

    Apr 20, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Noted:rpsc door & entry not self closing.remedy:comply with code

    Apr 20, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.use of prohibited door &/or hardware.reissue#35085953m.note door stops installed @ the front main entry,vestibule doors & office doors on the 1st fl.rem compl

    Jul 21, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35085951z.exit doors not self closing.note entry door to auditorium kitchen service area doors,3rd fl (stair g) & 4th fl (stair e).rem comply w/ nov

    Jul 21, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35017045m.occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records.note cars parked in play yard @ center court yard contraryto cert of occupancy.rem comply w/ the nov

    Jul 21, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:use of prohibited door &/or hardware per b.c.1008.1.8;27-371(j).door stops @ front main entry foors & @ office.rem:remove illegal hardware.

    Mar 5, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    27-376(b),use of theroplastic or plexiglass vision panels.various doors throughout bldg @ all fls.rem:provide required glass panels.

    Mar 5, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 1O

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 4B

    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
1936
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
76,174 ft²
Lot area
52,975 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1984 / 33
Assessed value
$7,091,550
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 1400 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 1400 Amsterdam Avenue?

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

Does 1400 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

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

Is 1400 Amsterdam 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 1400 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1936 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.