120 West 231 Street
Bronx, NY 10463BBL 2-03253-0141Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
120 West 231 Street is a school building built in 1957 in Bronx, 10463. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 78
- ECB violations
- 63
- 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 · 78
- 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
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
Apr 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Apr 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Apr 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Apr 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 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 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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2016
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2015
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - 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 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
Jul 25, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p3123
Mar 14, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 63
- Class - 2
Re-issue #35691897r. exit door not self-closing. noted: exterior exit doors not self-closing at exit #7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16 and gym exits due to defective hardware. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Mar 19, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35691896p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: interior fire proof doors not working throughout building5th flr-staircase "f", "a", "c", "b". 4th flr-staircase "a", "g". 2nd
Mar 19, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Class 2 items: pit lighting inoperable. in-car exhaust fan inoperative. provide an updated maintenance log. repair/replace first floor position indicator.
Oct 24, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35678969k failure to maintian building in code compliant manner.interior fireproof doors not working throughout.rem:comply with code
Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35678968z exit door not self-closing.exit door not self closing at exit#7,8,9,10,11 & 16 due to defective hardware.rem:comply with code.
Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35678970h failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.water penetration at 5th fl st e & f,roof leavage also.rem:comply with code.
Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35678966p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:handrail is missing for ramp from kingsbridge terrace.rem:comply with code.
Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2 items: in-car communication inoperative. remove oil from hoist ropes and hoist machine. a/c in machine room inoperative. provide an updated maintenance log. noise from bottom roller guide need to be inv
Jul 26, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35672741r-failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: observed at exp. 1-step cracks above exit door #1, at exp.4-step cracks and missing mortar between brick joints near exit doors
Apr 8, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35672739h-exit door not self-closing. noted: observed exterior doors located at exit #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #16 that are not self-closing properly due to defective hardware, door and/or door frame.
Apr 8, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active
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- Class - 2
Re-issue #35672738x-failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observed interior fire proof delf-closing doors located at5 flr.-st. 'b', st. 'a', st. 'f', st. 'e', rm. 514, rm. 534, at 4 flr.
Apr 8, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35672742z-failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observed at exp. 4/accessibility ramp from kingsbridge terrace. the handrail for the ramp(used for access to/exit from exit door
Apr 8, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observedat 5 flr.-st. 'e' and 'f', ceiling has water penetrations coming from roof and creating slipping hazard. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 8, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:observed fireproof self closing doors not closing/opening properly.at 5th fl.rm 514,503,511,staircase a & f.at 4th fl staircase a & f smoke doors by rm 415,
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.observed throughout 2nd floor level including auditorium,many exit signs not
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing observed exterior exit doors not self closing properly.at exit 11 & 10 both doors deteriorating from the buttom,exit 8 door is racked,exit 7 door rubs on saddle.rem:repair/replace doo
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.observed at roof level chimney in disrepair with stepcracks throughout tweo exposures.atexpo 1 step cracks above exit 1 door,at expo 3 above exit 2 door missi
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:observed at expo#4 accessibility camp with handrails loose at attachment locations.by exit 10 handrail has been cut allowing it to move freely,posing a haza
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note in cafeteria west side double hung windows do not stay open at bottom 4 of 5 windowwhe you can open windows.teacher lounge 1 window will not open on far
Aug 26, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note at roof level exhaust fan not working(main exhaust fan) remedy: repair and or replace
Aug 26, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.8-371(j) many doors on all floors have illegal door stops repair/replace/provide legal hardware
Feb 18, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing noted:2nd floor corridor hall doors don't case properly repair/replace door
Feb 18, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
(97x10/61i10/16i10/61d6)return to service(97x10)an elevator in the school remains out of service,this is a recurring condition aggravated asper 1rcny.repair device immediately to file have device remove and to
Aug 27, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17 restore to service and contact dob for an inspection can be performed.
May 28, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu05j10; 07d06,33i11,42m07,59b11,69b07,99b11. 1 cease use item; 05j-repair gap in center of two speed car door and contact dob for restore to service reinspeciton. *07d-secure car door reopen device; 33i-replc
May 28, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing at 4th floor exit 7, stair e and stair f and gym main entrance doors not closing or working properly staying open hardware broken. rmdy: replace doors.
Jan 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: lack of emergency exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: at all stories throughout entire school, several emergency exit
Jan 22, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner noted: at cellarin oil tank room (room b-7) "p-trap" leaking onto oil tank with an active flow. rmdy: repair and/or replace condition noted.
Jan 22, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted at all stories throughout all corridors observed several doors to stairwells not closing in various loca tions throughout school. rmdy: repair/replace door.
Jan 22, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35101686y-35013084r failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.missing brick & missing mortar @various locns throughout on brick wall of stair tower (g) & brick wall of ramp from playground bldg.
Aug 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner @1st fl storage rm rear exit doors outside exit#7 are rusted out &(inoperable) w/day lightvisible throughout.rem:comply notice of vio.
Aug 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35101687x failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.@5th fl exit 7,roof leaking,leading water penetrating into stair case.rem:comply w/notice of vio.
Aug 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Racked door.@ 5th fl exit 7,the hinge on doors is defective & not letting door close properly.rem:repair/replace door.
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Roof leaks.@ 5 fl exit 7,roof leaking leading water penetrating into staircase.rem:repair section of roof.
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35013084r brick work.missing bricks & missing mortar @ variour loc on brick wall of stair tower"g"& brick wall of ramp from playground bulging on kings bridge terrace side.rem:repair brick wall.
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective brickwork w/step cracks.location:north wall (exterior) of stair tower "g" and brickwall @ramp to playground (kingsbridge terrace side).remedy:maintain and repair defects.
Apr 1, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective drop ceiling at cafeteria serving area 2 missing sections ofmetal panels for drop ceiling exposure wiring. rem:replace/repair dropceiling.
Jun 20, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Doors not self closing at 2nd flr stairway e&f 4th flr stairway a smoke doors adjacents to room 107 doors are racked to frame & drag on flr.rem:repair if feasible or replace.
Jun 20, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Excessive combustible decorations at corridor adjacent to room 427 hanging from ceiling wall to wall combustible art work & decorations. rem:remove all items.
Jun 20, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Water penetration at boiler room the foundation flr slab has become porous allowing water to enter with 1" of standing water. rem:waterprooffoundation & slab.
Jun 20, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34863486y interior doors are defective.noted:doors are not self closing.located @ 4 flr corridor smoke & 2 flr auditorium front entrance.rem:repair &/or replace door closer.
Jul 22, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
4th floor stwy 'b' doors racked. stwy 'e' door not closing. corridor doors near room 415 racked. 2nd floor auditorium main entrance door left not closing. 1st floor gym rear exit doors not closing. remedy: repa
Jul 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Brick wall approximately 4ft high has a step crack located at the mainentrance.remedy:repair/replace brick wall.
Mar 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Water penetration causing plaster to spall at the main entrance 3fl & gymnasium cellar ceiling tiles to spall.remedy:repair/repair plaster &ceiling tiles.
Mar 13, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue:34466843y exterior brick has become porous & allowing rain water to enter the bldg & causing damage to the interior finish at this exit dr above the auditorium on 2nd fl remedy:water proof exterior wall
May 3, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue:34466845h defective entrance dr does not open located on the left side of the auditorium on the 2fl corridor smoke drs are defectivew/rotten dr frames.missing corridors smoke drs located to adj rm 116
May 3, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue:34466842m exterior concrete is cracked and sinking into the ground approx: 4inches located in the courtyard and above the auditoriumremedy:repair concrete floor
May 3, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49-l-10,85-m-07,08-v-10/ (49-l-10) generator arking. (85-m-07) provide5 yr test tag. (08-v-10) pre level to much. doors open and elev. about4 inch low and then level's in.
Mar 28, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building.defects noted:first floor gymnasium block walls have 8 vertical cracks/step cracks from ceiling downward approx 10 feet each.remedy:maintain building make safe.make all necessary re
Feb 15, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building.defects noted:second floor auditorium entry left side door does not open.also noted:third floor main entry corridor smoke stop door (two each side) are defective,hiting floor & fram
Feb 15, 2005
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
- 1957
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 157,584 ft²
- Lot area
- 95,778 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 208
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 3253 / 141
- Assessed value
- $17,276,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 120 West 231 Street
Who owns 120 West 231 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 120 West 231 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 120 West 231 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 120 West 231 Street built?
City records list 1957 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.