5500 Riverdale Avenue
Bronx, NY 10471BBL 2-05850-1550Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
5500 Riverdale Avenue is a school building built in 1935 in Bronx, 10471. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 69
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 21
- 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 - 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
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 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
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- 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
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
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
ECB violations · 69
- Class - 2
Reissue on ecb #35717107x. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: fire rated and smoke doors not closing properly dueto missing hardware or faulty hardware or binding on classrooms, 201,
Mar 20, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue on ecb #35717106y. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exit 10 and exit 12 at kitchen exit top of retaining wall fence loose needs welding or a form attachment with coupling
Mar 20, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: exit discharge illumination not functioning when tested on box 1
Mar 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35678796l date of issue:04.22.2025 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at the time of inspection observed & noted that at 2nd floor interior self closing doors are not closing properly
Apr 9, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35678799r date of issue:04.22.2024 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at exit#12 kitchen exit at top of retainingwall,the fence is in disrepair due to lose from welded joints.rem:repa
Apr 9, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observedat exp. #2, fence on top of the retaining wall by exit #12/kitchen exit. the fence is in disrepair due to being lose from welded joints, cre
Apr 22, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: observed exterior doors located at exit #2, #3, #5, #7, #9 that are not self-closing properly when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.
Apr 22, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35672753y-failure to maintain in code-compliant manner. noted: observed interior self-closing doors located at 2 flr.-st. 'e', rooms #201, #202, #205, #206, #211, #212, #214, #215, #222, #223, #221, #
Apr 22, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35672751k failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: observed existing exit sign/lights located a
Apr 22, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1,27-381. observed exit light not operational at 2nd level corridor above smoke doo
Mar 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed fire proof self closing doors not closing properly. at 2nd floor staircase e and f. at first fl exit 10 interior smoke doors, auditorium right sid
Mar 8, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 unlawful display of artwork in corridors greater than 20% per fdny code; fc803.3.2 observed throughout all levels of the school. excessive display of artwork/ combustible paper material attached to cor
Mar 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35553781j failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection observed illumination for exit lights and exitdischarge public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381 at 2nd floor auditorium
Mar 21, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed guardrails at sides of excavation that were missing, no toe boards, missing sections of guardrails near an approximately 15' drop into the excavated area., provide guard rails
Jan 25, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed workers in approximate 15' of excavated area, with no protection at sides of excavations, such as sheeting, shoring or bracing. observed soil cut at approximately 60% angle, creating risk of soil colla
Jan 25, 2022 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed approximately 15' of excavated area with no adequate means of egress. the ladder in place did not extend 3' above the surface nor was it on a solid foundation.; 3304.7, comply with code
Jan 25, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued #35473119p failure to maintain buidling in code compliant manner illumintaion for exit ,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.27-581 noted at the time of my inspection i observed at the 2nd
Mar 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Construction activities contrary to executive or commissioner order atthe time of inspection,i observed ongoing construction activity contrary to govenor's executive order no.202.6,202.8,202.11,202.13,and guida
Mar 31, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3301.2 failure to provide safety measures and standards.at the timeof inspection,i observed several potentially unsafe conditions on the jobsite.(1)worker without a hard hat(2)1 worker not using a ladder or
Mar 31, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compiant manner illuminated for exit lights exit discharge and public corrdiros per bc 1006.1;27-381-noted 2nd floor and auditorium exit lights not iluminated.repairreplace
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. firestopping per bc 712.3,27-345 provide fire stopping
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: #35311805n exit doors not self closing. various doors exit 2north doors stair b, stair d, stair e and exit 6 not working properly rmdy: replace doors.
Feb 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing noted: at various places the corridor door are not self closing properly exit 9,2,6,e,2nd floor doors leading to outside. rmdy: repair/replace door.
Jan 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue# 35102002z. failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances maintain exterior wall. noted foundation wall water penetrating fromfoundation wall on rivedale ave side into room b1 rem water proof foun
Apr 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue# 35146821r. failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted roof water penetration. various sections of roof leaks causing water penetration in the following area room 127. stairway b skylight, 2nd f
Apr 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35102001r failure to maintain build in code-compliant manner noted:water damaged ceiling & water peneration from roof in following areas,rm 127 staircase b,bathrm 209 2nd fl hallway & 2nd fl staircase
Apr 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing.@bsmt cafeteria exit doors to stair & public corridors (4 doors).rem:repair &/or replace doors.
Jul 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue nov 35102002z failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances water penetrating foundation wall w/water damage evidence @bsmt room b1.rem:repair defect noted.
Jul 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Re issue nov #35102001r failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner @various locns throughout:water damaged plaster walls & ceiling.rem:repair defects noted.
Jul 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue nov 35101698l failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:no fire stopping as per bc 712.3;27-345 @bsmt electrical rm pipe (conduit) penetraions through walls & ceilings.rem:repair defects noted
Jul 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue nov #35102000p failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances @various locns throughoutnwater penetrating bldg envelope.rem:repair defect noted maintain weather proof integrity of bldg envelope.
Jul 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal door hardware.brass kickstops affixed to the bottom of almost every door in bldg including exit doors & cross corridor doors.rem:remove all kickstops.
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Corridor width @ 1st fl main entrance hallway,security desk & chair severely decresses hallway w/ by approx 5'.rem:move security desk to different location.
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#34921945r.fire stopping.@ bsmt fire stopping missing in electrical room in ceiling & walls around pipes penetrating walls ceilings.rem:provide fire stopping.
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35013094k.water penetration.water penetrating from facade into kitchen exit door.rem:provide water proofing.
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Roof water penetration.various sections of roof leaks causing water penetration in the following area:room 127,stairway b skylight,2nd fl bathroom 209,staircase d & hallway of staircase d & bathroom 209.rem:rep
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Water damaged ceiling & walls.water damaged ceiling & walls due to water penetration from roof in following areas:room,127,staircaseb,btahroom 209,2nd fl hallway & 2nd fl staircase d.rem:repair water damaged wa
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Foundation wall.water penetrating from foundation wall on riverdale ave side into room b1.rem:water proof foundation wall.
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Ceiling banners.in hallways @ bsmt,1st fl & 2nd fl banners hanging from ceiling blocking exit signs.rem:remove ceiling banners.
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#34981445p.roof leak.water penetrating from roof into kitchen area & adjoining room 209.rem:repair sections of roof.
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34981445p. water penetration, fine step cracks in brickwork at exterior wall over kitchen delivery door. remedy: maintain bldg. wall.
Apr 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
Door frame @kitchen rotted through, missing 6" section (at floor). remedy: maintain as per code.
Apr 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
Mortar missing & rotted, falling lintels, above windows. location:cafeteria - windows on 256 st. remedy: maintain bldg wall.
Apr 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Moisture penetration at flat roof,kitchen ara exterior wall & concealed roof leak adj to & in room 209. water penetration caused ceiling & wall damage - repeated repairs to interior. remedy: water proof exterio
Jun 27, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
The electrical room is lacking fire-stopping around the pipe pentration going through the wall @ the cellar level.rem:provide/maintain fire-stopping in the electrical room.
Aug 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34863467z exterior foundation wall has become porous & allowing rain water into the bldg caused int damages @ the boiler room.rem:water proof exterior foundation wall.
Aug 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
1st flr stwy "b & d" doors not closing bsmnt auditorium stage left exit door is rackedy.stwy "e" door not closing.remedy:repair/replace doors.
Jul 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Holes in wall above door of electrical room.remedy:provide/maintain fire stopping.
Jul 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34761934l,34645768r,& 34592953m.@ 1st flr gym,drop ceiling is loose & sections of said ceiling are in danger of falling.remedy:repair drop ceiling.
Jul 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34761935n,34645766n,& 34592956h.foundation wall has become porous & allowing rain water into the bldg @ boilder room.remedy:water proof foundation wall.
Jul 8, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 45,060 ft²
- Lot area
- 93,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 208
- Council district
- 11
- Block / lot
- 5850 / 1550
- Assessed value
- $4,340,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 5500 Riverdale Avenue
Who owns 5500 Riverdale Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 5500 Riverdale Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 5500 Riverdale 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 5500 Riverdale Avenue built?
City records list 1935 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.