185 Wadsworth Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02165-0026Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
185 Wadsworth Avenue is a school building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10033. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 96
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 20
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed at exp 1 crack stone and damaged joints at roof cornice. open joints at stone eyebrow and defected front step. exposure 2 crack & damaged stone. exp 3 spalling damaged joints. 4 spall stones. roof loose metal floshind 1 missing pieces. remedy: repair and or/replace
May 13, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 13, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 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
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- 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 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 - 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 · 96
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: upon inspection fire rated doors/smoke doors not self-closing due to hardware or binding on classrooms 361, 355, 354, 307, 505, 507, 410, 360, inclu
Feb 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
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: upon inspection emergency lighting illumination no
Feb 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: upon inspection glass cracked on stair e and f 2 pieces betweem 3rd and 4th flin stairwell glass wired panels and d and c old wing between 4th and 3
Feb 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - 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: upon inspection kick stops on classrooms 361, 354 and 504 fire rated doors cannot
Feb 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35674704r-exit door not self-closing.noted:observed exterior door at exit#9 is not self-closing adequately and at cellar level exit door fro sprikler room has a defect door closer causing the door to no
Feb 6, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35674705z-unlawful placement of furnishings,decorations or other objects at exists that obstruct access to,egress from or visibilitythereof per fdny 2008 code;fc 1027.4.noted:observed at various locatio
Feb 6, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted exterior exit doors not closing properly at exit #9 frame is rusted, door does not self close fully. at cellar level sprinkler room exit door-broken closer. remedy:replace/repa
Jun 16, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 unlawful display of artwork in corridors greater than 20% per fdny 2008 code; fc 803.3.2. noted excessive display of combustible paper artwork on corridor walls, classroom doors, stairwells ad corridor
Jun 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted interior fireproof self closing doors not closing peoperly at cafeteria exit #3, #5 & exit #2 interior smoke doors are racked. at ground level exit #
Jun 16, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381 at time of inspection observed at first floor auditorium 3 emergency exit lig
Jun 10, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue#35561221l date:6.22.21 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection i observed and noted that atroof (1)ductwork ventilation unit w/ damaged&or missing metal cover/ca
Jun 10, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35287548y date:8/24/2017.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection observed cellar level water penetration in foundation walls & ceilings near coal store room oil tank
Jun 10, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35561223p date:6.22.21 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at the time of inspection i observed¬ed roof water penetration at drawpipe(illegible) water penetration into occupied cla
Jun 10, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35561222n date:6.22.21 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at the time of inspection i observed¬ed at cellar level sprinkler control severely rusted due to ongoing water damage. re
Jun 10, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35495472n date:5.18.2020 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 at the time of inspection i observed that¬ed at cellar level in electrical room no
Jun 10, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued #35495465p date:5/18/20 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of inspection observed at cellar level in electrical room & old oil tank room water penetration causing damage to c
Jun 10, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly at time of inspection.at time of inspection observed 1st floor auditorium 4 emer. exit door not self closing properly,at 2nd fl main ent(inside)two emer exit doors not self c
Jun 10, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.atoi noted:@roof (1) ductwork ventilation unit w/damaged &/or missing metal cover/cap.comply w/code.
Jun 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35495471l failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner@cellar level sprinkler control severely rusted due to ongoing water damage.
Jun 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35495467z failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner@roofwater penetration@drawpipe (illegible) water pentration into occupied classrms rm507.comply w/code.
Jun 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34958264k failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances note @ cellar lvl to maintain building wall or appurtenance note @celalr lvl in electrical room & olf tank room water penetration thru walls
May 18, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35325946y failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner note @cellar lvl in electrical room & old oil tank room water penetration causing damage to ceiling & walls.rem: repair and or replace.
May 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner note @roof lvl roof leaks around drain pipe causing damage to ceiling below in room 507 rem: repair and or replace.
May 18, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner note in room 507 5th floor ceiling in disrepair with peeling paint & water damage.rem: repair or replace.
May 18, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner no fire stopping perbc 712.3; 27-345 note @cellar lvl in electrical room no fire stopping around pips through wall rem: provide & maintain fire stopping.
May 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner note @roof lvl missing flashing along parapet wall of west bldg in various areas.rem: repair and or replace.
May 18, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner note @1st floor exit#7 doors in disrepair with rotten wood & peeling skin wood. borrom is falling aprat. rem: repair and or replace.
May 18, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner note @cellar lvl in sprinkler room sprinkler pipes are rusted & dripping water around valves &(flanges).rem: repair and or replace.
May 18, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Installed temporary electrical power with out permit , obtain permit
May 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection viewing panels.noted:at time of my inspection of an alteration and playground redevelopment i observed a jobsite fence approx 40ft long x 15ft
Mar 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued #35287547m. failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. exterior stair at 183rd street missing handrails, both sides. rem: maintain building walls and appurtenances.
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35287545z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exit, exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1; 27-381. existing emergency lighting not operational when test
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Unlawful display of artwork in corridors greater than 20% as per fc 803.3.2. at floors 2, 3, 4 and 5 approximately 70% of walls covered in paper, artwork/decorations. rem: comply with code.
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35287546k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at cellar, electrical room and oil tank room water penetration causing damage to walls/ceilings. rem: repair/replace.
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at 183rd street exterior stair(2) broken, damaged, cracked missing masonry steps. rem: repair/replace.
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8; 27-371(j). at auditorium stage (2) exit doors have locking device which requires key to operate. rem
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at cellar stairs storage of (1) gas powered snow blower. no storage of portable fueled equipment in building. fc 313. rem: remove from building/co
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35207574p failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner water penetration at cellar foundation walls and ceilings near coal storeroom and oil tank room/sidewalk vault areas. rmdy: repair/repalce.
Aug 24, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35207573n failure to maintain building walls of appurtenancenorth exterior stair (w 183 st) handrails on both side missing. rmdy: maintain exteiror walls/comply with code.
Aug 24, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Existing emergency lights are not operational when tested. at stair a stair b, 4th floor, 3 floor, 2nd floor and stair h 2 floor and 5 floorgymnasium. failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illum
Aug 24, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. 5th flr cross over door near room #501 notoperational when tested. rmdy: repair/replace door.
Aug 24, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. cellar electrical room has damaged plaster walls and ceiling from water penetration (water present on floor) rmdy: repair/replace.
Aug 24, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at northexterior egress stair (w 183 st) handrail dislodged at base rmdy: repair and/or replace wiring, rmdy:comply with code maintain exterior bldg
Sep 15, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: water penetrating foundation walls and ceilings at coal storeroom, oil tank room, gas meter room and sidewalk vault areas oil tank.rmdy: comply w/code
Sep 15, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue nov #35099822j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner water penetrating foundation walls and ceilings at coal storeroom, oil tank room, gas meter rooma nd sidewalk vault areas oil tank
Jul 14, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue nov 35099821h failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances at north exterior egress stair (w 183 st) handrail dislodged atbase.rmdy: repair and/or replace wiring.
Jul 14, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective emergency lighting. inoperative emergency lights over exits with battery back up at the auditorium, cafeteria, 5th floor gym with several exit signs not illuminated. remedy: repair or replace emerge
Jun 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 35002924r. defective exterior railings. at 183 street frontage, the handrail is not attached at bottom & the iron fence is severely corroded at the base in several areas. remedy: repair hanrail & fen
Jun 9, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 35002923p. the foundation is porous. at cellar, into fuel oil tank room, gas meter room & electric service room with standing & running water. remedy: water proof foundation walls.
Jun 9, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. at 5th floor stair "a" with broken door closer. remedy: replace door closer.
Jun 9, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 28
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 55
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 55
Close - General
Window guards
Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 83,087 ft²
- Lot area
- 27,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2165 / 26
- Assessed value
- $3,637,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 185 Wadsworth Avenue
Who owns 185 Wadsworth Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 185 Wadsworth Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 185 Wadsworth 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 185 Wadsworth Avenue built?
City records list 1905 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.