1280 Spofford Avenue
Bronx, NY 10474BBL 2-02766-0001Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
1280 Spofford Avenue is a school building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10474. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 74
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 11
- 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 25, 2021
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 74
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at (4th fl)stair f (1st fl)auditorium doors are in disrepair/racked when tested. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jul 21, 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: at (3rd fl)library not installed/provided without
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
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. noted: at (1st fl)both/gym's (basement)cafeteria emergency lights not w
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at (basement)exit 3, gas meters/boiler areas with water damage/penetration to walls/floors with spalling of plaster/paint/mortar. remedy: repair and
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at (basement)exit 3 doors in disrepair/not closing when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted exp #3 rear, 2nd fl roof wleded mesh fence in disrepair. 6'x6' mesh fence panelis partially detached and hanging. several fence panels are loose/pull
Nov 1, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at cellarlevel boiler room and gas meter area, evidence of water penetration through foundation walls. spalling/crumbling brick and mortar with stain
Nov 1, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35674807j. exit door not self closing. noted exterior doors at exit #2, 4, 5 and 8 not opening/closing properly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Nov 1, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35692569m date of issue#11.01.2024 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of inspection observed and noted at cellar level boiler room and gas meter area evidence of water pen
Sep 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35692568k date of issue:11.01.2024 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of inspection observed and noted at exp#3,2nd fl roof(roof garden)wleded mesh fench in disrepair 6'x6
Sep 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue#35674806h date of issue:06.13.2023 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 observ
Sep 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner noted: observed water penetration at ceiling and wall material has become porous allowing water to enter building in from of rm 115. remedy: repair and/or r
Jun 13, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35665380p failure to maintain building in code-compliants, illumination for exit, exit discharge & public corridors. noted: observed during inspection of emergency lights at cafeteria, lunchroom and gy
Jun 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observed during inspection of boiler room return line pipe leaking, water pouring out onto floor, water pooling remedy: repair and/or replace
Jun 13, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing noted: observed during inspection emergency exit #4 and exit #2 were not self closing door when tested remedy: repair and/or replace
Jun 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not selfclosing properly atoi.atoi i observed¬ed@5fl stairwayd 1exit door not selfclosing properly,1fl auditorium 2exit door not selfclosing properly,1fl exit5 (outside door) 1exit door,1fl (exit8
Jul 5, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35498121p doi6.10.20 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.atoi i observed that¬ed@1fl gym (failst side) 1emergen
Jul 5, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35448076j exit door not self closing. noted: at 5th fl stair d& stair b,4th fl stair d & 1st fl exit 2 & 5 the doors were not closing properly. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Jun 10, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35448077l failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar level the electrical room have several holes at various locations. remedy: provide
Jun 10, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: the following emergency lights were not working ehen tested. on the 1st
Jun 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.no fire stoppingper bc712.3;27-345.note:at cellar level electrical room observed several holes (1)approximately 15 inch x 18 inch(right handside of the room
Aug 29, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.note:at #5th floor-stair d & stair b,at #4th floor-stair d and at #1st floor stair e.self closing doors not working properly due to defective or missing hardware.rem:repair/replace do
Aug 29, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec: 28-301.1. failure to provide natural or mechanical ventilation to occupied spaces per mc 401.2; note @ cellar level storage of several snowblowers & lawn mower & other gas operated equipment. rem: comply w
Oct 13, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of emergency olighting for exits. exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.127-542. emergency lights at the following areas are not working proper
Jun 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. roofing paper at multiple areas on roof under flashing needs to be repaired. water damageto walls in bulkhead stairways a&f. rmdy: comply with summons: repair
Jun 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: illegal storageof portable fueled equipment per fc:313.3. noted: at cellar storage of7 snow blowers by gas meter, multiple other fuel portable tools by sto
Jun 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #34980656k failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.plaster damage @ceilings & walls in rms 501,503,403,312 4th fl girls & teachers bathrm 3 & 2 fls teachers bathrm & roof bulkhead fan rms @ s
Aug 18, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
2nd story- iron fencing at 2nd floor roof level. iron fencing- on panel (4x6) approx partically collapsed, other panel not secured. remedy: maintain roof as per code.
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Stair. at stwy "e"- roof bulkhead- double doors into roof bulkhead room- one door broken hinges- on roof slab. remedy: maintain bldg as per code.
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Teachers' bathroom - on 3rd floor, near room 312. bathroom sink & lounge is part ii &/or telephone/computer center cables & cables stands (over 6'-0' & across door header). remedy: discontinue illegal use or am
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 34980656k. plaster damage in rooms -501 closet, rooms 503,403,312, 4th floor girls & teacher's bathroom 3 & 2 floor teachers bathroom -roof bulkhead fan rooms stwy e & f. storage for cafeteria & pers
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Concrete at exterior doors defective & crumbling. exit #3,#5. remedy: maintain bldg as per code.
Mar 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 349806577 bulkhead roof door has an illegal hardware key cylinder in place at the of inspection. remedy: supply an approved hardware.
May 13, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Corridor smoke door hinge is defective causing door not to open/close properly located at the 2nd fl adjacent to room 206. remedy: repair/replace door hinge.
May 13, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Foundation wall has become porous & allowing rain into the cellar level causing interior damages adjacent to faile street. remedy: water proof foundation wall.
May 13, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34921665m plaster damage in rooms 504,503,412,404,403,312,4th floor girls/teachers bathroom 3 & 2 fl teachers bathroom,also bulkhead(a),along ceiling & walls. remedy: make repairs.
Jul 12, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 27-371(j) illegal handware at roof access doors noted key cylinder in place locked at time of inspection. remedy: remove key cylinder,hook & eye permitted.
Jul 12, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Exterior children's play yard adjacent to coster ave has 2 sink holes approx 1'foot wide on the ground floor. remedy: repair &/or replace sink holes.
Sep 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34839434m the plaster on the wall is spalling located in room 404 on the 4th fl level. remedy: repair &/or replace plaster.
Sep 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Sink hole in play yard on coster street side presents a tripping hazard. remedy: repair pavement in play yard.
Apr 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Holes in wall of electrical room at basement level near pipe penetrations. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping
Apr 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
4th fl room 4040 plaster spalling from ceiling. remedy: repair ceiling
Apr 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
All roof access doors locked from inside with sliding bolt pad loackable hardware. also note gate locked with double key cylinder locks. remedy: remove illegal hardware.
Apr 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
5th fl story "c" door check broken. basement level exit door to faile st yard door check broken door not closing. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Apr 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Stairway i.s signs are missing from all stairways on the occupancy side on all floors. remedy: provide stwy i.d signs
Apr 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Auditorium door not closing on right side exit. existing door is racked. remedy: repair door.
Mar 25, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Approx 2'sq ft of subway tile missing in stairwell 1 & 2 flr at stwy a & b & in stwy a on 5th flr. remedy: repair subway tile in stairway.
Mar 25, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide panic hardware in place of assembly. noted: exit doors does not have panic hardware installed on the 1st flr level. (p.a for 350 persons) remedy: provide panic hardware.
Feb 21, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Interior stairway doors on flrs 2, 3 & 4th flrs are defective. they do not close properly. remedy: repair/replace interior doors.
Feb 21, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue: 34586990k. plaster on the wall is spalling located at rooms 505, 507, 513 (5th flr) 401 (4th flr) 302, 301 (3rd flr) 213, 210(2nd flr). remedy: repair/replace plaster on walls.
Feb 21, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 45,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 40,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 202
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2766 / 1
- Assessed value
- $5,800,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1280 Spofford Avenue
Who owns 1280 Spofford Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 1280 Spofford Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 1280 Spofford 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 1280 Spofford Avenue built?
City records list 1915 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.