508 West 212 Street

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02229-0012Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

508 West 212 Street is a school building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10034. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 33
ECB violations: 130
HPD complaints: 22

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 · 33

Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
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
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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 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 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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
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 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
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 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 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
Apr 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
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 · 130

Class - 2
Reissue #35691806m date of issue: 02/24/2025. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. no fire stopping through basement level holes that penetrate through w
Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection. at 5th.fl. gym main entrance 2 exit door, 2nd. fl. near stairway "g" 1 exit door, at 1st floor cafeteria main entrance 2 exit doors, 1st floor cafe
Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active
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 and noted at 1st. fl. cafeteria near
Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Reissue: 35676169n-failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no firestopping throughout basement. remedy: comply with code.
Feb 24, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35663459z-failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:no firestopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted:observed at various locations throughout bsmt level,holes that penetrate through walls and/or ce
Feb 22, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35663461h-exit door not self-closing.noted:observed at 1 flr exit#2,#5,#6,#7,exit(exterior)doors are not functioning adequately whentested during inspection due to dilapidated door/frame.rem:repair/repl
Feb 22, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35665264h observed 1 floor exit doors 7,6,5,2,1. the doors are not functioning properly, rubbing on frames. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jun 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35665262y observed bsmt throughout lacking firestopping. boiler room area. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping
Jun 13, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at 2 floor stair b,212, 1 fl auditorium entrance, stage right, smoke stair d, gym by stair f smoke exit 8, smoke stair e doors are not closing correctly th
Jun 13, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35665261m noted bsmt level gas room ceiling damage, wall damage, water penetration. remedy: repair and/or replace
Jun 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve

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Class - 2
At time of inspection, i observe debris chute at exposure 2 and 3. upon request for documents no permit was issued for said chute. per 3303.5.5.5, no chute shall be install until permit has been issued. stop al
Dec 29, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not selfclosing properly atoi.@2fl auditorium 1exit door,left side ent to auditorium,1door@exitb.@1fl exitd 1exit door outside layer1&1exit door layer2 1exit door.1fl stairwayi 1exitdoor@gym 1exit doo
Jul 13, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35577467h doi6/29/21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.atoi i observed that retaining walls along 212st 20th cracked/loose,missing masonry disrepair retainingwall repair&comply w/code.comp
Jul 13, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35577468j date6.29.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliantmanner atoi i observed that&noted@bsmt level by gasmeterrm ceiling damage,wall damage water penetration,comply w/code,repair or replace.comp
Jul 13, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35433635p doi6.11.19 failure to maintain nblfdg in codecompliant manner no firestopping per bc712.3.27-345 atoi i observed that&notedbsmt thruout lacking firestopping near boilerrm area in roof area&wall
Jul 13, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35598750y.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at time of inspection observed at basement level by gas meter room ceiling damage door from water penetration violation #35595750y
Jun 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35486997h failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted at time of inspection observed at basement level throughout lacking (ox kiko) stopping violation #35456997l issued 05/22/20 for mu
Jun 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35486999p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted: at time of inspection observed retaining wall along 212 street 20th cracked/loose, mising masonry violation #35486998n issued on
Jun 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 1
Class 1 car door restrictor defective and not working remedy; repair , class 1 no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy; file applicat
Sep 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Cease use, car door restrictor is defective and not working remedy; repair and contact the building department for a restore to service re-inspection on device, class 1. no dlm in this controller as mandated by
Sep 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35433634n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner noted:at time of inspection i observed a retaining wall along 212 street 20th cracked/loose missing masonary need to repair exterior build
May 22, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35433632j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner noted:at time of inspection i observed exterior pavement walkways not public throughout uneven/cracked causing protential trapping hazard
May 22, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35433631h failure to maintain buidling in code compliant . noted at time of inspection i observed at basement levek at (mater) concrete ceiling damage door water penetration need to be fire proofing co
Feb 22, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 1
97x10: (97-x-10) entire device inoperative. remedy: return device to service
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35329591m date of issue 4/26/18 failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. (retaining) wall along 212 street cracked/loose missing masonary. remedy: maintain exterior building wall
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly,at 5th fl zim main exit 2 doors not self closing properly,3rd fl stair way "h" at exit door(1) not self closing properly,2nd fl auditorium in main entrance 1 door not self cl
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35329592y date of issue 4/26/18 failure to maintain building in wall(s) or appurtenances. (retaining)walls behind(him) school cracked. missing masonary 101 high vertical crack. remedy:maintain exterior
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35329593x date of issue 4/26/18 failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances,exterior pavement walkways not public throughout uneven/cracked causing potential tripping hazard. remedy:maintain e
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. at main entrance 1st fl,1 door not self closing properly(inside) at main entrance 1st fl 1 door not self closing(outside)&rear entrance(inside) 1 door is not self closing properly at
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381 at main entrance 1 place 2 exit lights are not operational,in rear entrance
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35329596l date of issue 4/26/18 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 at bsmt(throughout) lacking fire stopping near boiler room area in roof&wall. r
Jun 11, 2019
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35329595j date of issue 4/26/18 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner at cellar gas meter room ceiling damaged, door to water penetration. remedy: repair and/or replace
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35329594h date of issue 4/26/18 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner, concrete ceiling damage adjacent to cellar gas meter room. remedy: repair and/or replace
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35236068p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner concrete ceiling damaged adjacent to cellar gas meter room. rmdy: repair/replace.
Apr 26, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35236072h failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no file stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 @bsmt (throught) lacking fire stopping rem:provide/maintain fire stopping.
Apr 26, 2018
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35236066l failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner @cellar gas meter room ceiling damaged door to water penetration.rem:repair/replace.
Apr 26, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35236071x failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted:(retaining) wall along 212 street cracked/loose missing masonary rem:repair/maintain bldg walls/appurtenance.
Apr 26, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35236070y failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted:(retaining) walls behind (mim) school cracked,missing masonary 101 high vertical crack.rem:maintain bldg walls.
Apr 26, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35236069r failure to maintain bldg walls exterior pavement walkways not public throughout uneven/cracked causing potential tripping hazard.rem:maintain exterior walls/grounds.
Apr 26, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35207983x failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. mini school yard retaining wall spalling,cracked,missing masonary. remedy: repair/replace/comply w/code.
Apr 19, 2017
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue#347773541 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. retaining wall along 212 street has loose,cracked/missing masonry approx 5 linear ft. remedy: repair/replace/comply w/code.
Apr 19, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner gas fueld snow blower tored in bldg basement exit 4. no storage of portable fueld equipment in bldg. remedy: comply w/code/remove from bldg.
Apr 19, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping as per bc 712.3;27.343 at basement thru-out/& near boiler room area. remedy: repair/provide fire stopping.
Apr 19, 2017
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35012251k failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. exterior pavement is cracked,uneven,spalling causing potetional tripping hazard adjacemt to transportables(mini school). remedy: repair/repla
Apr 19, 2017
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue#35207984h failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner, spalling concrete cracked,missing masonry at gas meter room ceiling basement. remedy: repair/replace.
Apr 19, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#325207981m failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. concrete ceiling spalling,cracked at room adjacent to b24 @ gas room. remedy: comply w/code/repair/replace.
Apr 19, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.at roof,door c-door wont unlock,lock is broken.rem:comply with code.
Sep 16, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls and appurtenances.reissued nov#35129024j & 35100008k,#34996342y,#34982098y,#34909215n,#34777354l.noted:at mini school yard,retaining wall with spelling & cracked masonry.rem:compl
Sep 16, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.reissue nov#3510006r35100001h,35129023h,35002908r,34982096k,34909212h.concrete ceiling/fire protective coating spalling & displaced at room adjacent to b24@gas
Sep 16, 2016
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.reissue nov#34862236r,34646194l,34777550y,34777322r,34607991m @ gas meter rm,spalling concrete,piece of mansonry missing exposing stell support.rem:comply with
Sep 16, 2016
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1E
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
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Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 2C
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Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 1I
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 1I
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 1K
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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: 1923
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 201,756 ft²
Lot area: 65,000 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 112
Council district: 10
Block / lot: 2229 / 12
Assessed value: $4,014,450
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 508 West 212 Street

Who owns 508 West 212 Street?

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

Does 508 West 212 Street have violations?

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

Is 508 West 212 Street 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 508 West 212 Street built?

City records list 1923 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.