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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

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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 · 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&noted@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&noted@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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
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.