1921 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02107-0026Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

1921 Amsterdam Avenue is a school building built in 1959 in Manhattan, 10032. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on December 30, 2001. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 4
DOB violations: 10
ECB violations: 93
HPD complaints: 19

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Dec 30, 2001

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 4

ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 30, 2001 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 30, 2001 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 30, 2001 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 30, 2001 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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 · 93

Class - 2
Reissue: 35692510h date of issue: 02/18/2025. 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
Feb 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue: 35676244r date of issue: 01-29-2024. 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
Feb 18, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: at basement corridor, heading towards stair "c"/ex
Jan 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door self-closing. noted: at various location throughout the occupied 3-story school building, numerous fireproof self-closing exit-access doors(e.g. rooms #330, 306, 206, 229) that lead to exit discharges
Jan 29, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35663318p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exits discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: at various locations throughout the occupi
Jan 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection observed that at first floor auditorium in front side (near stage) left side (outside) two exit doors, & in right side one exit door inside at 1st f
Jun 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
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 observed that at 1st floor gym in two main entra
Jun 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing at 1st fl.auditorium,there are two main entrances.in front entrance,one door & rear entrance,one door.exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection when tested.rem:rep
May 9, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381 at 1st fl.auditorium left side of stage one place 2 lights existing emergency
May 9, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, noted: at cellar, electrical room being used for storage of construction materials. rem: repair/replace
Mar 16, 2018
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.18; 27-571(j). auditorium backstage emergency exit door is equipped with locking devices that require a
Mar 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. at street level exit(1) handrail loose/masonry, stoop missing mortar. rem: maintain building walls and appurtenances.
Mar 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at roof, dislodged ventilation cover. at cellar, electrical room storage of furniture and construction materials. rem: repair/replace.
Mar 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant mannner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors bc1006.1; 27.381. at auditorium (1) over door emergency light not operational when tested. re
Mar 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, noted: at roof dislodged ventilation cover. rem: repair/replace.
Mar 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Pedestrain protection does not meet code specifications. noted : @ time of inspection underside lights for sidewalk shed as exp #1 & #2 are not lit. time of inspection 6:50am. remedy: comply w/ code
Oct 16, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications.noted:@ time of inspection underside sidewalk shed lights at exp #1&#2 are not lit.time of inspection 6:30am. rem:conform shed to code specifications.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Electrical room at cellar level is being used for storage. (flr buffers, fire extinguishers etc...) remedy: remove storage items.
Feb 11, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Cellar level in gas meter room hole in fire stopping at pipe penetration. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Feb 11, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
3rd flr smoke doors near room 309 are racked. 1st flr auditorium exit door stage right not closing. stwy "b" door racked. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Feb 11, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 34941415h exterior brick facade is bulging at the 3rd floor level on the east side elevation. remedy: repair and/or replace brick facade.
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
The concrete around the i-beam is cracked located in the gymnasium office at room 145k. remedy: repair and/or replace concrete around i-beam
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 34941414x exterior stucco at exit door overhand is spalling located on hicholas avenue. remedy: repair and/or replace stucco.
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Fail to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.gas piping was damaged during excavation work in the playground*stop work order* issued for all excavation work except to make safe.
Jul 24, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Various exit signs in auditorium stage area are not lighting up. remedy: repair defective exit signs.
Mar 13, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Auditorium stage exit right door not closing. gym exit door near room 145a not closing. cafeteria exit door to play yard door not closing & door near room b23 not closing. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Mar 13, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue # 34910531n. over hang above east exit door to st. nicholas ave. have a section of stucco that has become dislodge. remedy: repair stucco.
Mar 13, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Various sections of brick facade at east side of above premises bulging. remedy: repair bulging brick facade.
Mar 13, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Auditorium front exit right partially blocked by 5 fans. remedy: remove obstruction.
Mar 13, 2012
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective front steps.@ main entrance,the granite steps have loose and missing mortar joints with dislodged side stones affecting handrail.rem:repair/rest granite stones and mortar joints
Apr 26, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Roof leak.@ the auditorium,the roof has become porous allowing rain water to penetrate into the front stage area.waterproof auditorium roof
Apr 26, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Partial corridor obstruction.the fire corridor has partial obstructionwith cushion chair,bench student chairs @ 1st flr.@ classroom fire corridor adjacent to cafeteria, partial obstruction with combustible art
Apr 26, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#34861937p defective plaster surface.the plastic surface is spalling &/or crumbling @ auuditorium ceiling,center stage front.gym room#145a,window area.stairway c, 3rd flr ceiling
Apr 26, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#34861940x.defective stucco.@ east exit doors to st. nicholas ave,the over hang above doors have dislodged section of stucco
Apr 26, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances.noted:east elevation exit leading to st.nicholas ave overhang above doors has a dislodge section of stucco.maintain bldg repair &/or replace.
Jul 13, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances.noted:reiisue nov34801643p.northside of bldg alleyway cracked uneven concrete walkway.remedy:maintain bldg-repair &/or replace.
Jul 13, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:reissue nov34777521j.fire corridor & exit doors not fully closing,hitting frames.maintain bldg repair &/or replace.
Jul 13, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted"water penetration into auditorium & room 145a library windows creating spalding & missing sections of plaster.reissue nov34445849m,34592972h,34777518z.mai
Jul 13, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:reissue nov34777514l,34645633j,34445590m,345929704,34466582p.no fresh air intake into gas room cellar level.(nov34427968x).maintain bldg-repair &/or repla
Jul 13, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg interior exit doors and fire door not fully functional does not fully close into frames throughout rem: repair and replace as per code
May 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. exterior a/c units custodian eng room no supports at window unit. this ecb violation supersedes ecb violation #34791951k. remedy: maintain building as a pe
May 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner - exterior frontarea at vegetable garden in front of louver - railing missing over 2'-6" deep. exterior lintels in front of gardens rusting. a/c units no
May 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner remove all items from roof doors windows grates loose wires bsmt remove all materials from corridors boiler rm gas & water rm all utility rms cellar remove all
May 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner reissue 34445849m rm 116 from 3rd fl btrm in 2nd fl crawl space and into 116 displaced dislodged ceiling tile from ktcn cafeteria and rm 125 rem: repair defects
May 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg interior repair ceilings 330 327 328 326 324 322 321 315 308 307 229 212 108 126 114 125 135 & 140 rem: repair &/or replace as per code
May 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner (34791950z partial) exterior - northside of bldg - concrete walkway cracked & broken. remedy: maintain as per code.
May 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec bc1017.1 27-369 failure to maintain bldg interior furniture in corridor near exits rm 334 & 303 rem: maintain exits as per code
May 12, 2009
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain auditorium electrical light fixture in disrepair at ceiling lvl rem: repair and/or replace according to code
May 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 34592972h interior plaster is spalling on the walls & ceiling located 1 gymnasium office room 145a on the 1st fl lvl 2 ceiling on the auditorium 1st fl rem: repair plaster on ceilings & w
May 12, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain 1st fl lvl outside rm 145a in gymnasium vertical cracks z-cracks in wall approx 8'-0' in height in gas meter room cellarverticle cracks in wall rem: maintain bldg as per code
May 12, 2009
Resolve

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 23
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 23
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 23
Close
Door/window
Door frame
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 23
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 23
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 23
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 23
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 3S
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
Close

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Door/window
Window frame
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 25
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: 1959
Floors: 3
Residential units: —
Building area: 111,205 ft²
Lot area: 83,675 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 112
Council district: 10
Block / lot: 2107 / 26
Assessed value: $11,290,950
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1921 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 1921 Amsterdam Avenue?

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

Does 1921 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 1921 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 1921 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1959 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.