1170 Rev James Polite Ave

Bronx, NY 10459BBL 2-02692-0014Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

1170 Rev James Polite Ave is a school building built in 1940 in Bronx, 10459. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 40
ECB violations: 63
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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 40

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 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 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 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
Jul 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
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Aug 12, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
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
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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 elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 63

Class - 2
Reissue on ecb #35672045n. altered/changed building occupied without avalid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. noted: dob records show co number 200953110t026 expired 9/4/2018. observed at t
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue on ecb #35672043j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: fire rated classrooms and smoke doors not self-closing due to binding, missing and/or faulty hardware on classrooms 317,
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue on ecb #35672042h. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exposure #4 in front of flagpole is missing a section of wrought iron fence from post to post, observed at the time of
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue on ecb #35672041x. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: wire mesh vision glass panels in stairwells missingat stair e from 3rd to 2nd fl and stair d from roof level to 3rd fl ob
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: storage in electrical switching gear panel closets and main switch gear rm at basement/cellar level with misc items including janitorial products, c
Jul 21, 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: illegal kick stops installation on fire rated doors at classrooms c-22, 301, 239a
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1. noted: observed at time of inspection dob records show co number 200953110t026 expired 9/4/2018. remedy: obtain a va
Sep 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: observed exit door at exit 4 rubbing onto(saddle) bottom compromising the doors ability to open easily. remedy: repair and/or replace door.
Sep 17, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observedat time of inspection fire proof self-closing door at stair c(1) left door not self-closing into jam. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Sep 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observedat exposure #4 front of flag pole fence missing entire section from post to post. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Sep 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active

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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observedin stair e(2) vision panel missing/replaced with inproper material. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Sep 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Found weil mclain oil fired boiler model# h2594 with discharge pipe at low water cut off not long enough as required by code, cleaveland draft control on rear of boiler missing and wires were left exposed.
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Found weil mclain oil fired boiler model # h2594 with defective smoke alarm on rear flue pipe of boiler and disabled (jumped out)
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35663567x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner windows not operating wear and tear do not stay open and broken.rem:repair and/or replace.
Nov 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35665393y failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at boiler room, foundation wall has become porous allowed the rain water in the cellar. water puddle observed. remedy: make necce
Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35665394x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: windows to not operate properly due to wear/tear over the long period of time throughout the building. remedy: repair/replace win
Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35665396j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at roof level, air pockets observed throughout the roof. remedy: make necessary repairs.
Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35591656h doi8.30.21 failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.atoi i observed&noted@cellar level foundation walls become porous&water penetrating thru walls&fls standing puddles of water.comply
Jul 11, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35591659n doi8.30.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.atoi observed noted@bsmt level near stairwayc 1emergency
Jul 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not selfclosing property atoi.atoi i observed that@2fl near stairwayd 2exit doors,@2fl near staire 2exit doors@1fl exit2 outside 1exit door not selfclosing properly atoi when tested.repair or replace
Jul 11, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35591654y date8.30.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliantmanner.atoi i observed&noted on all exps of bldg exterior flood lightslocated on roof to shine for sidewalk&private walk arent in op.repair
Jul 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35591655x doi8.30.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.atoi i observed that&noted upon@various locations thruout entire bldg windows not op properly due to several yars.repair or replace w
Jul 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35591657j doi9.30.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.atoi i observed&noted@3fl rms319&322 ceiling water damage due to water penetrating on roof.repair or replace.comply w/code,repair or
Jul 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35591653m doi8.30.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.atoi i observed that&noted@roof level numerous areas thruout uneven deterioration&discoloration of roofing material,many areas of roo
Jul 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35498395m.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:upon inspection observed on all exposures of building exterior flood lights located on roof to shine for sidewalk and private walk
Aug 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35498393z.failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:upon inspection observed at cellar level foundation walls become porous and water is penetrating through walls & floor creating p
Aug 30, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35498392r.failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:upon inspection observed at 3rd floor rooms #319 & #322 ceiling water damage due to water penetrating roof.remedy:repair and/or re
Aug 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35498394k.failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:upon inspection observed at various locations throughout entire building windows not operating properly due to several years wear
Aug 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issued #35498396y.failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:upon inspection observed at roof level numerous areas throughout uneven deterioration & discoloration of roofing material creatin
Aug 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35498391p.failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:upon inspection observed at electrical meter room excessive amount of cardboard boxes,school furniture & supplies along side combu
Aug 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #3549839on.failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharge & public corridor per bc 1006.1.noted:upon inspection observed gymnasium & cafeteria,emergency lig
Aug 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35443019k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at electrical room ilelgal storage of boxes school supplies and other combutable materials comply with notice of violation and do no
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35443017r failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at cellar level the foundation walls have become pourous and water penetrates through the walls and floors standing puddles of water
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35443020h failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination for exits exit discharges and public corridors per cb 1006.1 noted at gymnassium and cafeteria the emergency exit lighting di
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35443018z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. note: water damage at ceiling in room 319 & 322 due to water penetration at the roof. remedy: repair and replace
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustable materials and equipment note observed inelectric room gas operated show blowers and town mowers stored illegally the school needs an outdoor container that can securely and safety
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note at roof level observed many areas of standing puddles of water an dsicoloration and dterioration of the roofing . repair and or replace roof and allow
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35443016p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted windows do not operate properly throughout the building due to wear and tear repair and or replace windows where needed
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain buidling in code compliant manner note the exterior flood lights around the perimater of the roof are not working properly repair and or replace exterior flood lights
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@electrical meter room,illegal storage of boxes,school supplies,etc.rem:comply with notice of violation.
Aug 9, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc1006.1.notedl@gym & cafeteria,exit emergency lighting inoperative.rem:repair&(replace lighting).
Aug 9, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35347416y.failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.atcellar level,foundation wall has become porous at(north side)allowing the rain water into the boiler room.rem:maintain exterior wall
Aug 9, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 35387444h.failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:windows do not operate properly thru-out the bldg due to wear/tearalso @ roof top @elevator machine room,door do not close properly due
Aug 9, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@3rd fl @elevator btw room 319 & 322 roof leak.also @gym roof leak due to defective roof.rem:make necessary repairs.
Aug 9, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3, 27-345. noted at electric meter room, penetrations at wall(s) rmdy: comply with code.
Jul 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) and appurtenances. noted: at gym window(s) slam down when opened some stick when opened. rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order and/or file a certificate of corre
Jul 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner, lack of illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1, 27-381. noted: at auditorium, em light/sign hard wired to stage light
Jul 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at boiler room, water damaged walls along north side. rmdy: comply with code.
Jul 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.@gym ceiling near exit d has water penetration visible masonry spalling & peeling paint.rem:comply w/notice of vio.
Aug 19, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35003015y failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner @electrical rm fire stopping missing,pipe penetration thru masonry wall.rem:comply w/notice of vio.
Aug 19, 2015
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2006 · 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: 1940
Floors: 3
Residential units: —
Building area: 77,400 ft²
Lot area: 67,425 ft²
Zoning: R7-1
Community board: 202
Council district: 17
Block / lot: 2692 / 14
Assessed value: $6,173,100
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1170 Rev James Polite Ave

Who owns 1170 Rev James Polite Ave?

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

Does 1170 Rev James Polite Ave have violations?

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

Is 1170 Rev James Polite Ave 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 1170 Rev James Polite Ave built?

City records list 1940 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.