1551 Castle Hill Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462BBL 2-03948-0055Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
1551 Castle Hill Avenue is a school building built in 1952 in Bronx, 10462. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 76
- ECB violations
- 98
- 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 · 76
- 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 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2020
Vw-violation work without permit - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2020
Dob violation - active - 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 - active - 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
Aug 19, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 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
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 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
Oct 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 98
- Class - 2
Reissue on ecb#35721063p emergency sign at elevator call stations missing defective or non-compliant with section requirements.noted:elevator emergency sign/map at elevator call station missing on 3rd floor ele
May 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue on ecb#35721062n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:emergency illuminated discharge exit lights
May 8, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue on ecb#35688962r stair and/or floor identification signs missing and/or defective.noted:throughout numerous staircase landing and corridors has missing location signs for indication of floor and stairca
May 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:fire ratedclassrooms and smoke doors not self-closing due binding,missing and orfaulty hardware on classrooms,320,346,347,354,250 doors 245,248,236 do
May 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at exposure#3 perimeter retaining wall fence with top rail detached from coupling comprimising fall protection on an approximate 8ft-10ft drop upon in
May 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35688962r date of issue:09.23.2024 stair and/or floor identification signs missing and/or difective at 3rd floor elevator area sign missing at the time of inspection.rem:install and/or repair signs at r
Jul 24, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35688964k date of issue:09.23.2024 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
Jul 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue:35688967x date of issue:09.23.2024 exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection.at the time of inspection observed and noted at 3rd fl stair way c 1 exit door 1st floor stair way 9 & 10
Jul 24, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35672246j date of issue:05.24.2023 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.no firestopping per bc 712.3;27-345 at cellar level electrical room big hole in wall and several opening observed
Jul 24, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted exp. #1 retaining wall outside the cafeteria and between handball court, has vertical cracks with missing/spalling sections of cement. remedy: repair
Sep 23, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue #35672249p. stair and/or floor identification signs missing and/or defective. noted throughout several staircase landings and/or corridors missing location id signs which indicate floor # and staircase
Sep 23, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35672248n. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at various locations throughout the school numerous fireproof self-closing doors not working/closing properly. doors are missing
Sep 23, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35586617z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted approx 50% of emergency lights not operative
Sep 23, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted exterior doors at exit #6, #10, and #16 not self-closing properly due to doors rubbing on saddle and/or frame. remedy: repair/replace door.
Sep 23, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at girlsgym, large crack on ceiling with a missing chunk of plaster. at cellar(teachers cafeteria and at kitchen exit) spalling/crumbling plaster or
Sep 23, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35654657p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note: observed at cellar level, excessive amount of miscellaneous combustible material being kept in the corridor and various locations t
May 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35654656n failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note:observed at various locations throughout the occupied school building, numerous fireproof self closing doors on 1st,2nd,and 3rd used
May 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35654658r failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-542. note observed at cellar level electrical meter room. several openings and pipes penetrating throug
May 24, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Stair and/or floor identification signs missing and/or defective. note:observed at various staircase landings and/or corridors throughout the occupied school building. the location id signs are not provided ide
May 24, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35586615p.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed on 3rd floor rooms#336,348,3a;on 2nd floor room#241 doors without self-closing system.also on 2nd floor rooms#219,207,201,202 doo
Jun 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed at cellar level near electrical room,excess combustible material stored more than 500 archival cardboard boxes in space not conditioned for storage
Jun 23, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.no fire stoppingper bc712.;27-345.observed at cellar level electrical room,several opening due to pipe penetration through wall/ceiling without fire stoppin
Jun 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:upon inspection observed at 1st flr several emergency lights that are
Aug 17, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Emergency signs at elevator call stations missing defective or non-compliant with section requirements.noted:upon inspection observed on allfloors of the entire school the elevator bank has no signs to indicate
Aug 17, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:upon inspection observed multiple doors at various locations throughout the entire school e.g.-rm 336,rm 348,rm 3a,rm 241 and rm 136 have doors with a
Aug 17, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Original temporary power permit did not include the separate electrical feeder supplying the 2 construction site trailers. it only covered the supply circuit to minor electrical loads, such as an outdoor panel
Mar 25, 2021 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary power cables/boxes unsupported or improperly supported on trees and building-piping and in contact with the building structure contrary the code., comply with ec
Mar 25, 2021 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:noted @ cellar levela massive amount of storage which is combustible.stored @ cellar boxespiled on top of each other,books,coat shelves,plastic bins,tables,1 rm
Jun 25, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
28.105.1 work after hours w/o ahu contrary to 28.105.12.5noted:at time of inspection under ahu 00845209 to install sws has men at site active with masonry work debris removal contrary to ahu. remedy:obtain ahu
Sep 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: a cellar there is aroom w/a mesh gate full of boxes. it has boxes piled on each other-a massive amount of boxes stored. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Aug 16, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35271474y. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner at 1st floor gym, defective windows & glass block window, inoperable. warping at sashes visible. rem: replace.
Jun 20, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35271472m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. water damage visible at plaster ceilings, walls and corridor throughout 3rd floor. rem: repair.
Jun 20, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner at 2nd fl throughout premises papers and posters hanging blocking exit lights for emergency (combustible & flammable)(at ceiling). rem: remove obstructions.
Jun 20, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons violation #35272550l issued on 6/28/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102.01.remedy: comply with
Nov 14, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35216177x. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: water damaged plaster wall & ceiling various locations throughout 3rd flr. rem: repair &/or replace.
Jun 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35213665l. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges & public corridors per 1006.1; 27-542, on the 3rd flr unit 1-23 not working, 1st flr u
Jun 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35216179j. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. 1st flr boxes gym defective windows & glass block, window inoperable w/ warped window sashes. rem: repair &/or replace.
Jun 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue 35213666n. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. passageway to exit door fully blocked used as storage, & exit door does not open in room 100. rem: remove obstruction.
Jun 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35148327k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner(interior) 1st floor boys gym defective windows and glass block,window inoperable with warped window sashes glass black cracked.remedy: r
Nov 17, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.emergency light 3rd floor unit 1-23 not working,1st floor unit1-24 in
Nov 17, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted:passagewaqy to exit door fully blocked used as storage, and exit door does not open inroom 100.remedy:remove obstruction.
Nov 17, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue-35148331n failure to maintain buidling in code-compliant manner(interior)water damaged plaster wall and ceiling various locations throughout 3rd story.
Nov 17, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #351483307 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner(interior)trip hazard at basement level room b-4 concrete floor sla b cracked/spalling approx 20 square:remedy:repair and/or replace
Nov 17, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35107320r. failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at 1st story boys gym defective windows and glass block.windows inoperable with warped window sashes. glass block cracked.rmdy:repair
Oct 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at 1st,2nd,3rd stories boys and girls bathrooms missing/rusted/deteriorated stall doors and partitions. rmdy: repair and/or replace defects noted.
Oct 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 reissue nov 35107318h failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. at various locations throughout door vision panels are noncompliant material (plexi-glass) and no required wire glazing (glass)
Oct 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: failure to provide wired glass vision panels as per 27-371(b) at various locations throughout door vision panels are not wired glass.rmdy: provide code-
Oct 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35107319j. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. rusted/deteriorated, access panels, hinges and areaway grating at oil tank access for tanks 1,2,&3.rmdy: repair defecs noted.
Oct 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35107317x. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. trip hazard at basement room b-4 concree floor slab cracked/spalling apprx 20 sq ft effected. rmdy: repair defect noted.
Oct 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35107322k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. water damaged plaster wall(s) and ceiling(s) various locations throughout 3rd story. rmdy: repair defects noted.
Oct 2, 2015
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
- 1952
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 143,895 ft²
- Lot area
- 141,869 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3948 / 55
- Assessed value
- $15,984,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1551 Castle Hill Avenue
Who owns 1551 Castle Hill Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation.
Does 1551 Castle Hill Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 1551 Castle Hill 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 1551 Castle Hill Avenue built?
City records list 1952 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.