561 Grand Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01141-0005Map

561 Grand Avenue is a school building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11238. The owner of record is 561 Grand Associates. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 40
ECB violations: 67
HPD complaints: 8

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 · 40

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install an approximate total of 250 linear feet of sidewalk shed with approx. 140 linear feet along grand avenue & approximately 110 linear feet of along dean street in order to safeguard the public & property
Mar 14, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
3p10822
Mar 27, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
3p40023
Dec 30, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
Hazardous
May 14, 1999
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Hazardous
May 14, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 67

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at basement gas meter rm with storage of multiple items boxes work equipment chair etc.rem:comply with code.
Mar 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35691738j exit door not self closing.noted:at 6th fl stairb 1st fl cafeteria,stair b exit 3 & 2 doors are in disrepair not closing when tested.rem:repair/replace door.
Mar 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35655486y. exit door not self-closing. noted: on the sixth floor, stair b the door on the left, on the first floor next to room 117. these doors were not closing properly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Apr 9, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at the 3rdfloor room 303,305 and 1st floor room 105(kitchen),the doors are not working properly.rem:repair and/or replace
Jan 10, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:at roof level sprinkler room,6th floor stair b by 616 and 3rd floor corridor door by 303,the exit door are not working properly.rem:repair/replace door.
Jan 10, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Reissued#35636220n at the rearing lot and loading dock,there are several areas with dislodged concrete slabs,large cracks and missing masonry in various areas throughout.the asphalt also have large holes.creati
Jan 10, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in cod e compliant manner. at time of inspection at exposure #1 approximately a 2 foot by 2 foot section of cornice dislodged and fell to ground level., repair and/replace
Mar 12, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue#35548510l failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at rear parking lot & loading dock asphalt pavement have cracks& holes throughout. remedy: repair & replace.
Feb 1, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue#35548509y failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar in the gas meter room there are missing fire stopping at various locations.
Feb 1, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35486863x dateofissue3/10/20 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner noted@rear parking lot&loading dock asphalt pavement w/cracks/sinking&holes thruout.repair &/or replace.
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve

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Class - 2
Reissue35502614m dateofissue8/26/20 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.no firestopping per bc712.3,27-345.@cellar gasmeter&electricalmeterrms firestopping missing/none thruout in various locations
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: exterior windows at following rooms can not be opened-room 521,3 windows,room 523,3 windows,room 529,3 windows,room 503,1 window,room 505,1 window,room
Aug 26, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at rear parking lot & loading dock asphalt pavement w/cracks,(sinking & holes throughout. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at cellar boiler room & gas meter room water penetration damage to walls & floors throughout. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at roof level roof asphalt/paper deteriorating w/openings/holes throughout in various locations. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at roof level bulkheads/staircases a&b w/water penetration/damage to walls,ceilings & floors mortar/paint throughout in various locations.
Mar 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3/27-345. noted: at cellar gas & electric meter rooms fire stopping missing/none throughout in various locations. remedy: provide
Mar 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35252746p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner water penetration at retaining wall boiler room area cellar. remedy: repair replace
Mar 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35317219h failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at 2nd floor dance studio mirrors cracked and missing from wall endanger of falling. remedy: replace
Mar 19, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:at 2nd fl in the dance studio cracks observed on mirrors.rem:repair and/or replace.
Feb 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:defective or uneven concreted pavement at rear parking lot and at loading area.several cracks sinking areas make the pavement and parking and loading area
Feb 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:at 4th fl public corridor near bathroom #414, at 1st fl,staircase(c)doors are not self-closing.rem:repair/replace door
Feb 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted;at gas meter rm and also at elecric meter rm at cellar level,missing fire proofing obsreved throughout ceilings and w
Feb 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: reissued: fcb# 35213917z. noted: a water penetration @ the boiler room @ the basement through the crack on the retaining wall approx 20" long. rem: repair the
Apr 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: @ the 3rd flr exit 'a' now self closing door. rem: repair &/or replace door.
Apr 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. reissued: ecb# 35213913l. noted: @ the 2nd flr gym along the interior walls & columns a defective safeguard. rem: repair &/or replace.
Apr 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at 5th flr rms #509,511,corridor smoke adjacent to rm 520,at 3rd floor exit door stair (1),corridor smokeadjacent to rms 317 and 308, the doors have defective in the hinges an
Sep 28, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1, 6th floor, left side,cracked concrete stucco cement coating.also at bulkhead staircase (a) cracked concrete in the concrete beam.rmdy:comply
Sep 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted: floor numbering signs missing. noted at staircase (a) and (b), 2nd, 3rd, 4th ,5th and 5th flrs, missing floor numbering signs.rmdy: compl with code
Sep 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar level, gas and electric room, missing fire stopping on ceiling (holes apprx 12"x12").rmdy:comply w/
Sep 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue nov #35129555z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:defective safeguard at 2nd flr at gym area along interior walls and columns.rmdy
Sep 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted: in cafe area and gym area,water damage to ceiling due to water penetration through floor above. also in boiler room retaining walls water damage to
Sep 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.defective safeguard @2nd fl gym safeguard along interior walls & columns is deteriorated.vio#35099951x issued on 06/25/14.rem:comply w/the notice of vio.
Jun 19, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing exit doors not closing @3rd fl rm 323 double doors & 1st fl cafeteria (rm 103)rear door.doors(racked)to frame.rem:comply w/the notice of vio.
Jun 19, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit doors not closing. at 3rd floor room 323 double doors & 1st floor cafeteria (room 103) rear door. doors racked to frame. remedy: replace doors.
Jun 25, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective safeguard. at 2nd floor gymnasium safeguard along interior walls & columns is deteriorated. remedy: replace safeguard.
Jun 25, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior - bldg. noted: the roof and exterior masonry wall has become porous, allowing rain water to enter classrooms, corridors & stairways throughout 6th flr. water penetration at windows
May 22, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
Exterior cement stucco has become porous & allowing rain water into the building causing interior damages in room 521,523,417, & 321. rem:water proof exterior wall.
Mar 6, 2012
Resolve
Class - 3
(k-909) @ gym & dance studio. several gaps 1" to 2 1/2" in tongue & groove oak flooring. remedy: provide tight joints in flooring. remedy: provide tight joints in flooring.
Aug 16, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
(k-909) @ commercial kitchen,no protection provided @ pass through window (22ft) to dining place of assembly # 300 507 182. remedy: provide either a) fusible link shutter b) draft curtain with deluge sprinkler
Aug 16, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
(k-909) exit signs do not respond to test. locations: near 303 (n/w) & 311. remedy: provide backup power to exit signs.
Aug 16, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
@ stair a 4th fl,no door closer & binding. @ stair b,3rd fl,door not self closing. remedy: repair/re-hang/replace fire/smoke doors.
Aug 16, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
(k-909) @ room 617,water penetration through wall @ baseboard. remedy:prevent water penetration.
Aug 16, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
@ gas meter room corner (diffuser) missing from explosion proof light fixture. (diffuser noted elsewhere in gas room) remedy: install explosion proof diffuser.
Aug 16, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
(k-909) re-issued from 347 775 30l,5/27/09 @ 621-a & 619-a water penetration through roof. remedy: repair roof.
Aug 16, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain egress clear and unobstructed in cafeteria outsidestaff dining rm ice cream machine located between wall and concrete column reducing aisle width required for egress from existing 5ft to 3ft
May 27, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue 34692099k defective lighting in gym several hanging fixtures inoperative twisted loose remedy:replace broken fixtures
May 27, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 34692098z water penetrations from roof into rms 623 c/d,621a,619a,617,615,602 remedy:repair roof
May 27, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 34576850j water penetration through roof into classrooms 623-6d,621a,619a,617,615, front of 602. remedy: water proof roof.
Jul 25, 2008
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective lighting in gym approx 9'high ceiling with lighting fixturesinoperative and loose. remedy: replace broken lighting fixtures.
Jul 25, 2008
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
Wiring
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 9, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2006 · Apt BASE
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 (W3)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 6
Residential units: —
Building area: 78,000 ft²
Lot area: 22,250 ft²
Zoning: M1-3/R7D
Community board: 308
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1141 / 5
Assessed value: $2,377,800
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 561 Grand Avenue

Who owns 561 Grand Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 561 Grand Associates.

Does 561 Grand Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 561 Grand 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 561 Grand Avenue built?

City records list 1931 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.