240 East 172 Street
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02817-0002Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
240 East 172 Street is a school building built in 1940 in Bronx, 10457. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 79
- ECB violations
- 65
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 79
- 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 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - 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 - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 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 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
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - 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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Mar 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 65
- Class - 2
Reissue on ecb #35720012k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: fire rated smoke doors and classrooms not self-closing due to binding missing hardware or faulty on smoke doors stair b 2
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue on ecb #35720011z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. emergency illuminated exit discharge boxes n
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted emergency exterior doors not self-closing due to binding and/or faulty hardware on exterior door at emergency exit #5/first floor observed when tested upon inspection. remedy:
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: storage in electrical switch gear room at cellar level which is not allowed upon inspection. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: cracked wire mesh glass vision panels on smoke doors on 2nd fl stair c smoke door, stair f 2nd fl smoke doors and stair a 2nd fl smoke door observed
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: raised linear electrical floor ground throughs throughout classroom 227 causing serious trip hazards in classroom observed upon inspection. remedy:
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35683075h date of issue: 07-25-2024. exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection at the time of inspection observed and noted at 2nd floor stair "b" 2 exit doors, at 4th floor gym 2 e
May 22, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35683076j date of issue: 07-25-2024. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit dischargesand public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381 at the time of inspection o
May 22, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35672672m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection, i observed at 3rd floor room #355 and #345 also at the 2nd floor stair "b" doors not closing properly due to
Jul 25, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35672671k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1; 27-381. at time of my inspection at various locations throug
Jul 25, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.note:observed at 3rd fl rm #355 & #345 also at 2nd fl stair "b" doors not closing properly due to defective hardware.remedy:repair and/or replace hardware
Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissued #35476016x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. note:observed at various locations throughout 4-story s
Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 1
Class 1 violation issued no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy, file application, install dlm and perform and file test with nycdob
Jul 29, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
28-104.7.1 insufficient&unclear const docs atoi,revd dob approved plans,job201197551,¬iced that plans (illegible) s101 deferred to itselfon page s101.00.plans insufficient&doesnt list scope for (illegible) o
Aug 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as per 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy; install dlm and perform and file test with nycdob.
Apr 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: the following exit doors are not working properly;4th fl by 421 stair g by 415,smoke by 405,library exit by stair c,smoke by 447,gymnasium by 427a,3rd fl smoke by 339,stair f
Mar 27, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: the following doors are not working properly 405,341,306,208,253,150,& 106. remedyrepair &/or replace.
Mar 27, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. ilumination for exits,exit dischages & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: the following emergency lights are inoperative at the main entrance,em#40
Mar 27, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. note in electrical room in basement above pipechase no fire stopping. remedy: provide firestopping
Mar 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note in stairway between 3rd+4th fl stairway b and in stairway g between 2nd+3rd fl and 1st+2nd fl panels missing or leaning into stairway. remedy:repair o
Mar 25, 2019
Resolve - 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. note:at 4th fl gym and 1st fl auditorium emergency lights no
Mar 25, 2019
Resolve - 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). the following door have kick stops;427,336,330,335,355,343a,327,325 373,243a,241a,116,101
Mar 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. note: in 4th floor gym ceiling leaking in various areas. remedy: repair and/or replace
Mar 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. note:at 4th fl stairway a rear room#247 door not closing,at corridor smoke door not closing by room#402 and room#449 also on 3rd fl stairway f and on 1st fl stairway h exit door. rem
Mar 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: lack of emergency lighitng for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27542. at 4th floor gym#1 inoperative emergency lights with battery
Mar 23, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Athletic field - south-east corner of field approx 15'-0" from retaining wall - missing man hole cover. remedy: secure man hole & installed steel cover.
Apr 16, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Trip hazard uneven surfaces at athletic field various locations throughout - ruts/holes w/water pooling. remedy: repair defects noted.
Jul 11, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Sanitary facalities privacy stall partitions & doors damaged/loose/missing displaced. at 4th story bathrooms #468,446 at 3rd story bathroom #368 at 2nd story bathroom #246. remedy: repair &/or replace defects
Jul 11, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Doors not closing at 4th story gymnasium exit (428),stair b,room 413b & room 401. at 3rd story room 351 at 3rd story room 351 at 2nd story room 246,cross corridor doors near room 239 & near room 209,room 215a &
Jul 11, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
The girls locker room exit door leading into the corridor hallway is missing a door closer on the 3rd flr level. remedy: provide/maintain adoor closer.
Aug 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34839508x. the plaster on the wall is spalling located at roof bulkhead j (roof level). remedy: repair/replace plaster.
Aug 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Exterior roof parapet wall is appx 30" inches high roof parapet wall must be a minimum height of 42" inches located at the inner court yard rem: raise parapet height to 42"inches
Jul 2, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
The plaster on the wall is spalling located at roof bulkhead g rem: repair and/or replace plaster on wall
Jul 2, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide required signage and information in sidewalk shed. noted: no sidewalk shed sign. remedy: comply w/ code
Jun 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances note:mortar missing over window below lintel location 4th fl above main entrance remedy:maintain ext bldg wall
Feb 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances note:portion of roof leaking location into center of ceiling above 1st fl gym remedy:maintain ext. bldg wall repair leak
Feb 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue 34698826p failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note:plaster spalling at ceiling due to leak location ciling 1st fl gym remedy:repair ceiling
Feb 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue 34698827r failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note:approx. 16 sq ft of fl vct is missing location exit #6 at stairway at rear of 1st fl gym remedy:replace fl tiles
Feb 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Exterior brick facade is missing mortar between bricks located next todrain pipe at inner courtyard between 2 & 3fl. remedy:replace missing mortar between bricks.
Sep 15, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Plaster is spalling & cracked at the following locations:1-staircase 9,10, @4fl level.2-1fl ceiling in the gym,basement level at the cafeteria on the ceiling.4-bathroom ceiling at 1fl level next to the locker
Sep 15, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Floor tiles 9 x 9 are missing located at exit #6 in the gym approx 16 tiles on the 1fl level.remedy:replace fl tiles.
Sep 15, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Interior walls are cracked located next to exit 9,10 on the 1fl.remedy:repair/replace cracked walls.
Sep 15, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue(34434047r)failure to maintain defects noted main entrance concrere steps are defective with spalling sinking cracked holes deterio rating creating a trip hazard remedy:maintain steps make all necessary
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue: (34385634n) failure to maintain. defects noted: rear school yard turned into parking lot with black top that is defective with sinking and spalling throughout. remedy: maintain lot. make all necessary
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defects noted: roof leaking water to fourth floor corridor ceiling near room 427a and 428, exit 17 stair a andgymnasium #1 and 2. remedy: maintain building. make all necessary
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defects noted: sub-basement, morris avenue side behind boiler room concrete floor sinking cracked.block wall at same location has two step cracks which are open and wall separating
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defects noted: main entrance stairs on east 172 street are cracked and spalling throughout with holes. remedy: maintainsteps. make all necessary repairs immediately.
May 24, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior concrete spalling & racked creating severe trip hazard location wall front entrance steps & landing & walkway remedy:make all necessary repairs
Mar 10, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted 343867235 east 172 st side main entrance to bldg concrete steps are spalling cracking and defective throuhgout remedy maintain steps make all necessary repairs immediately
Nov 21, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is front steps at main entrance of bldg concrete steps are spalling and defective throughtout on the e172nd st side.remedy:make all necessary repairs
Jun 3, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 400,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 275,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2817 / 2
- Assessed value
- $16,061,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 240 East 172 Street
Who owns 240 East 172 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 240 East 172 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 240 East 172 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 240 East 172 Street 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.