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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

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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 · 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,&noticed 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.