Violations at 1695 Seward Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473 · BBL 2-03591-0050 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations
37 DOB violations, newest first.
- Construction other optional
At time of inspection premise has been observed having general contractor withdrawn from application # x01062068 -i1. due to this withdrawal all work must stop immediately and new permit holder must be in place to ensure inspections occur as required by article 116 chapter 1 of the title 28 of the admin code.
Nov 18, 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 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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 - 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 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jan 6, 1999
Dob violation - active - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Jul 17, 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
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
The newest 50 of 67 ECB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- Class - 2
Re-issue #35688885m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: interior fire-proof doors do not self-close properly at 3rd flr-staircase "c" and "d". 1st flr-staircase "c", exit "9"(interior
May 4, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35720968p. exit door not self-closing. noted: exterior fire-proof doors do not self-close properly at exits "5" and "6" and exit "9". remedy: repair/replace door.
May 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35720969r. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire-stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: in electric meter room room, fire-stopping can not be applied around pipes because entra
May 4, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no firestoppingper bc 712.3; 27-345 at electrical room entrance door with with pipes penetrating no fire stopping. remedy: comply with code.
Jul 18, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue: 35688888h-exit door not self closing-at gym, and exit #9 doornot self-closing. remedy: comply with code.
Jul 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:at gym,exit door and at exit#9 doors not self-closing.rem:repair/replace door.
Sep 19, 2024 · 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.noted:at cafeteria 3 emergency exit lighting and at auditorium one lighting
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:ceiling leak observed at classroom 401a,401b,401f due to defective roof.rem:make necessary repairs.
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35663126k failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:approx.90% of all classroom doors do not close properly due todefective/missing hardware and are racked/out of plumb.rem:repair/repl
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35665447k failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 4th floor,fireproof door self-closing door stair a,d at 3rdfloor stair d corridor door room 319 stair b at 2nd floor stair a,b,c,
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35584312z.exit door not self-closing.noted observed at roof bulkhead stair a,exit door does not self-close.on 1st floor exit 5/6 left door leaf does not open at all.remedy:repair or replace door.
Jun 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35584313k.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted observed existing emergency lights with battery back
Jun 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35584314m.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted observed fire proof self-closing doors on 4th floor stair a,d.3rd floor stair d,corridor door by room 319,stair b,2nd floor stair a,
Jun 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted observed approx 90% of all wooden classroom doors throughout entire building do not self-close due to missing hardware and some doors are rack and out
Jun 23, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted observed broken wire mesh gates at stair a between the 2nd and 3rd floor mid-landing.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Jun 23, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35502116j failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: observed on the 1st fl wooden smoke door 2nd fl stair b,c&d,3rd floor,b,c&d. all these doors were not closing properly. remedy: repair
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35502117l failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for exits,exit exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: observed at gymnasium 2 emergency lights were not
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35502118n exit door not self closing. noted: observed at staira roof bulkhead exit door not self closing. at 1st fk exit 5 & 6 left door,exit 9,all these doors are not closing properly,the doors are hit
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35502120m failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed on the 4th fl room#401b ceiling & walls are damage due to water penetration. remedy: repair/replace.
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:(interior)noted: observed spalling plaster & damage on ceiling in room 401b due to water penetration. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Jul 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). noted: observed kickstopsinstalled on wooden smoke doors by exit#1 & at kitchen's entrance/exit
Jul 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: observed at roof,stair'a'roof bulkhead exit door not self closing,1st fl exit 5 & 6 left door not self closing properly door is stuck cant open easily,exit 9 door gets stuck &
Jul 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
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: observed existing emergency lights w/battery power back-up at 3rd fl pac
Jul 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: observed at 3rd fl-fire proof self closing doors at stair b,c & d at 2nd fl-stair b,c & d are racked & not self closing properly,at 1st fl wooden smoke
Jul 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: on first floor exit 3 and 4 the middle door is not closing properly. the door is hitting on the door frame. rmdy: repair/replace door.
Jun 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: noted: the emergency exit lights are not working throughout the building. rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Jun 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Water damage to ceiling plaster.@ 4th fl room 401b.ceiling plaster spalling.rem:repair ceiling.
Aug 28, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Doors not self closing.@ 1st fl main exit brass doors #1,9 & 2.doors racked & jams shut requiring extreme force to open.rem:repair/replace doors.
Aug 28, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
3rd flr left door not self-closing at gym. remedy: maintain bldg code.remedy: maintain bldg as per code.
Apr 26, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Stair a - bulkhead roof door glass cracked (vision panel). remedy: maintain bldg as per code.
Apr 26, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34921895h terrazo floor cracked various locations throughout 1st story. remedy: repair defect noted.
Apr 27, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Doors not closing.@ 4 story a,c,d,and e doors warped/racked not closing.rem:replace doors.
Aug 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Terrazo flr cracked various locations through out 1 story main corridor.rem:replace terrazo.
Aug 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue#34861668x roof top ladder handrail support bracket weld broken above room 401a.rem:reattach hand rail to support bracket.
Aug 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain observed: rooftop ladder above 401a, 401b handrail disconneted from ladder @ middle support bracket remedy: weld / reattach handrail to ladder
Jun 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain observed : step cracking / missing mortar inner parapet wall above rms 401a, 401b remedy: maintain bldg
Jun 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain observed: spalling plaster ceiling 401a, 401b remedy: maintain bldg
Jun 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
No fire-stopping applied in the electrical rm at cellar level between the pipe pentration and the wall leaving open gaps remedy:provide/maintain fire stopping
Feb 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
The plaster on the ceiling is spalling located in rm 401b on the 4th fl level remedy:repair/replace plaster on the ceiling
Feb 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Corridor hallway is being used partially as a lounge area on the 2nd fl consisting of sofa chair and tables by rm 211 remedy:remove sofa chairs and tables from corridor hallway
Feb 13, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue 345769894 exterior foundation wall has become porous & allowing raw water coming into the bldg causing interior damages on cellar level boiler rm on north/west corner.remedy:water-proof exterior foundat
Mar 20, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue vi34445635r failure to provide panic hardware 1st fl corridor & door to auditorium vestible & adjacent exit has door knobs w/key lock.remedy:provide panic hardware at above locations
Jun 20, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue vi#34445634p plaster at following locations 4th fl ceiling of stwy 5-4 exposed wire ( )& rm 401a & 401b below n/w corner of roof.remedy:repair defects at above location.
Jun 20, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue vi#34445633n riain water leaks into cellar n/w corner walls (opp gas meter rm)in boiler rm.remedy:repair wall(stop leaks penetrationinto interior of bldg)
Jun 20, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue vi34445632l missing closers on both boiler room doors 4 auditorium doors.at main entrance door adjacent to auditorium stage doors tostwy 8 does not close freely.remedy:replace missing door closers at
Jun 20, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
1st flr corridor doors to auditoruim vestibule & adjacent exit open against flow of egress remedy:repair/replace defect
May 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide panic hardware where required by law noted:double,1st flr corridor drs to auditorium vestibule & adjacent exit have dr knobs w/clyinder locks & panic bars remedy:repair/replace doors
May 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Collapsed cracked,bubbled water damaged plaster at following location:4thfl ceiling of stwy 5-4 w/exposed wire lathe rooms 401a & 401b belown/w crnr of roof remedy:repair source of leaks,repair/replace defects
May 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Rain water, drainage leaks in cellar n/w crnr walls (opp.gas mtr rm),in boiler rm,e/elev. cellar wall, below auditorium at cellar level remedy:repair/replace drainage
May 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Defective doors:missing closers on both boiler rm drs;4 auditoruim drsat main entrance do not shut by themselves;exit 7,1stfl vestibule drs adjacent to auditorium stage dr to stwy 8 does not close freely
May 24, 2006
Resolve