165 Brown Place

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02280-0040Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

165 Brown Place is a school building built in 1906 in Bronx, 10454. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 22
ECB violations: 66
HPD complaints: 1

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 · 22

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
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
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
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 66

Class - 2
Reissue#35721334h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:emergency lights#10,11,12,13,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,2
Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35684877y. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: emergency lights not working when tested
Aug 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at(ground fl) stairs f, e, g, h, d,exits 8, 7(1st fl) stairs d, g, h, main entry doors are in disrepair/not closing when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.
Aug 7, 2025 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to certify correctio for violation number 39130429l, file a certificate of correction
Apr 7, 2025
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Class - 1
Failure to institute safety measures. at the time of inspection, the worker was noted to be climbing cross-brace beams of the scaffold with a harness not tied off; bc 3301.2, comply with code
Apr 1, 2025
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Class - 1
Failure to communicate required information to workers during pre-shift safety meeting. noted no construction activity mentioned for use and working on scaffold during pre shift meeting. observed workers workin
Apr 1, 2025
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Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. at the time of inspection mechanical hoist and a section of pipe scaffolding was not installed as per dob plans hoist and pip
Apr 1, 2025
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Class - 1
Noted: concrete ops in progress pouring footing for new elevator contrary to description of work on ahv permit # x9678432. pswo issued for ahv concrete operations., obtain after hours variance
Nov 15, 2024
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Class - 1
Noted (2) workers placing concrete in elevator trench w/out adequate means of egress. missing a secured, fixed ladder, extending 3' above landing, & adequate landing. pswo issued for endangering workers. stop a
Nov 15, 2024
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Class - 2
Reissue#35672956y failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:on the fourth floor next to room 406,404,401,408a,s
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue #35643223y. date of issue: 03/29/2022. failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at the time of inspection observed at rear of building at exit #7, 6, 5, and 2 doors are not closing properly
May 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue #35643222m. date of issue: 3/29/2022. exit door no self closing properly. at the time of inspection at 3rd floor neer stair c exit-3. 2 exit door not self closing properly. at ground floor exit-6, one i
May 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue #35643221k. date of issue: 3/29/2022. failure to maintain in code compliant manner illumination for exit, exit discharges and publiccorridors per bc1006.1; 27-381 at the time of inspection i observed at
May 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35557988p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illuminate exits for exits discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381 at time of inspection observed exiting emergency light wil
Mar 29, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35325434k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at time of inspection observed at rear of building exit door at 7.5.2 not self closin properly with saddle broken frame bent & cracked vi
Mar 29, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue #35557986l exit door not self closing at time of inspection observed exterior exit doors at exits #267 & 8 not self closing door remains wide open when pushed violation #35557986l issued 4/23/21 need to
Mar 29, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue #35561387l failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances at time of inspection observed at exp #3 rear yard facade coping stones and or the window and across the entire facade broekn with cracks
Mar 29, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted:observed existing emergency lights w/battery backup power@4fl staird,3fl exit3,
Apr 23, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Reissued35473389p exit door not selfclosing.noted:observed exterior exit door@exits2,6,7&8 arent selfclosing,door remain wide open when pushed.repair/replace door.
Apr 23, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissued35473388n failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:noted:observed@various locations thruout 3&4fls,stairway fireproof selfclosing doors arent selfclosing properly,also auditorium fpsc door dont
Apr 23, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue 35325434k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at rear of building eixt doors 2,5,&7 saddles bent and cracked not allowing doors to close properly.repair or replace
Apr 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Reissue #35325676n exit door not self closing noet athe following stairway eixt doors not closing 4th floor exits a,d,e,f,g/3rd floor exit f,g,d,/2nd floor exits a,c,d,f,h 1st floor exit b.replace or repair doo
Apr 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35325676n.exit door not self-closing.noted:at 4th fl.,stair case (c),3rd floor satircases(g)(f)&(d) @2nd fl. staircases(a)(c)(d)(f&(h) and @1st fl.observed at time of inspection,door not self-closing
Apr 15, 2019
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35325675l.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at time of inspection,i observed vertical crack on exterior brick wall at chimney,water penetration through exterior wall into cla
Apr 15, 2019
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35325448l.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at time of inspection @basement level,oil tank rooms #'s 1& 2,metal racked ceiling rotted,crack on wall throughout,need to make re
Apr 15, 2019
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: vertical crack on exterior brick wall at chimney. water penetration through exterior wall into class room #301 & # 302. rem: repair and/or replace.
Mar 15, 2018
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Class - 2
Re-issue viol #35252756z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: rear exit doors 7,5,2 not self-closing properly with saddle broken frame bent & cracked. rem: repair and/or replace
Mar 15, 2018
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Class - 2
Re-issue viol #35194651j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at basement oil tank rooms #1 & #2, metal racked ceiling rotted crack on walls throughout. rem: repair and/or replace.
Mar 15, 2018
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Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at 4th floor staircase (c), at 3rd floor staircases (g), (f) and (d) at 2nd floor staircases (a), (c), (d), (f) & (h) and at 1st floor staircase (b) doors not self-closing obs
Mar 15, 2018
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner; lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: defective emergency lighting observed at 4th floor
Mar 15, 2018
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Class - 2
Re-issue viol #349923579p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at basement level, oil tank #2 is not operational, due to open penetration at bottom of tank. rem: repair and/or replace.
Mar 15, 2018
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. rear exit doors #7,6,5,2 not closing properly saddle broken frames bent & cracked. remedy: repiar & or replace.
Apr 7, 2017
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Class - 2
Reissue# 34923578n. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. @ basement oil tank rooms #1 & #2 metal racked ceiling rotted cracks on wall leaks visible water. rem: comply w/ nov.
Sep 14, 2016
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at basement oil tank rooms #1 and #2 metal (racked) ceiling rotted out. rmdy: repair immediately make safe.
Jan 22, 2015
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Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. off cafeteria door difficult to open. rmdy: replace door closer.
Jan 22, 2015
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at basement tank #2 not operational due to open penetration at bottom of tank. rmdy: repair immediately make safe.
Jan 22, 2015
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Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. at exit #6,8, & 9 door and jams rusted/ rotted at base. rmdy: replace door closers or repair.
Jan 22, 2015
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Class - 2
Basement- tank #2 not operational due to open penetration at bottom oftank. remedy: immediately repair/replace.
Feb 11, 2014
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Class - 2
Oil tank room #1 (brick plasters) vertical cracks throughout. remedy: repair/replace.
Feb 11, 2014
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Class - 2
Basement - oil tank rooms #1 and #2 metal (racked) ceiling rotted out.remedy: immediately make safe.
Feb 11, 2014
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Class - 2
Reissue- 35015846n doors not operable exit discharge off cafeteria (approx 20 lbs to push open) remedy: repair/replace door.
Feb 11, 2014
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Class - 2
- doors not closing - at exit discharge #6,8, & 9 doors & jambs rusted/rotted at base. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Apr 16, 2013
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Class - 2
2nd floor stwy'g' door is racked basement level auditorium left side door racked cafeteria stwy'e' door racked. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Jul 17, 2012
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Class - 2
Reissue#34830503x.the electrical room is leaking fire-stopping above the door @ the cellar level.rem:provide/maintain fire-stopping
May 20, 2011
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Class - 2
Exterior foundation wall has become porous & allowing rainwater the bldg causing interior damages @ the cellar level adjacent to 135th st side.rem:waterproof exterior fondation wall.
May 20, 2011
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Class - 2
Holes above steel doors of electrical rm in cellar remedy:provide/maintain fire dtopping
Feb 18, 2010
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Class - 2
Stwy id signs missing from all stwy on all fls at the staircase remedy:provide stwy letter id signs
Feb 18, 2010
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Class - 2
4th fl stwy g and f door check missing gym door racked 2nd fl stwy b door check broken 1st f stwy c doors racked audit. souh exit doors racked remedy:repair/replace doors
Feb 18, 2010
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Class - 1
Sec. 3314.4.3. failure to provide supported scaffold daily inspection report - no record of inspection on supported scaffold at site at timeof inspection. remedy: comply w/code.
Aug 11, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
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Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection - no dob approved plan for supported scaffold on site at time of inspection. remedy: provide plans.
Aug 11, 2009 · Penalty $500
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Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
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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: 1906
Floors: 4
Residential units: —
Building area: 48,000 ft²
Lot area: 31,500 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 201
Council district: 8
Block / lot: 2280 / 40
Assessed value: $2,236,050
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 165 Brown Place

Who owns 165 Brown Place?

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

Does 165 Brown Place have violations?

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

Is 165 Brown Place 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 165 Brown Place built?

City records list 1906 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.