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121 Saratoga Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01510-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

121 Saratoga Avenue is a school building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11233. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
51
HPD complaints
7

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 · 9

  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 28, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 51

  • Class - 2

    Reissue: 35691929m date of issue: 04/25/2025. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit dischargesand public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. at the time of inspection

    May 26, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35691928k date of issue: 04/25/25. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection observed and noted on the 4th floor. stair c and 4th fl. room 408 defective hardware

    May 26, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing properly. at the time of inspection observed and noted at 1st floor. outside main exit door at exit-3, 2 exit doors not self-closing properly and at 1st. floor exit-2 outside main exi

    May 26, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. at the time of inspection observed and noted at cellar level electrical room no fire stopping in wall few hole in wl

    May 26, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    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:on the fourth floor auditorium/gymnasium for lights,fourth floor stair

    Apr 25, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35672899r failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted observed on the fourth floor stair c the doors were not closing properly.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Apr 25, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35672898p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection i observed at the boiler room foundationwall and the gas meter room ceiling has spalling masonry and water sta

    May 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35672899r. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection i observed at the 4th floor staircase c by room 408 door not working properly when tested need to make necessa

    May 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35650665r noted:boiler rm foundation walls & gas meter rm ceiling has spalling masonry & water stains in various areas throughout.remedy:repair and/or replace.

    Apr 4, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted the emergency lights on the 4th floor gymnasium are inoperable.remedy:

    Apr 4, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted the smoke door on 4th floor stair c by room 408 is not working properly.remedy:repair and/or replace.

    Apr 4, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.noted:observed during insp of cafeteria kitchen 3burner gas stovetop installed,no permit on file for this work.obtain all permits

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.noted:observed duringinsp of exterior stairs side of all staircase spalling concrete&boilerrm exterior wall also spalling/flaking concrete.repair &or replace

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of combustible material&equipment.noted:observed duringinsp of bsmt&boilerrm,storage of used gaspowered snowblowers inside bldg maintain storage in compliance w/fire code

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner noted:observed during inspection of cafeteria kitchen a three burner gas stove top installed without a exhust/ventilation and without a ansul fire suppressi

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.noted:observed duringinsp of boilerrm exterior wall has become porous allowing water penetration into bsmt,wall peeling,bubbling&water stains on fl.repair &or re

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue nov# 35147235z. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: the exterior foundation & brick walls have become porous allowing water to penetrate into the boiler. rem: comply w/ code.

    Sep 16, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue nov# 35147236k. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: the retaining walls along bainbridge st @ the yard & wheelchair ramp are cracked, spalling & stones loose. rem: comply w/ code.

    Sep 16, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue nov# 35147234r. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ time of insp observed plaster on the walls & ceiling in room# 102 & the corridors & all stories. rem: comply w/ code.

    Sep 16, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ time of inso observed plaster on the wall & ailing @ the basement, gas meter room & compressor area. rem: comply w/ code.

    Sep 16, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc1008.1.8; 27-371(j). noted: @ 4th flr rm#411, 3rd flr boy bathroom, rm#304,306,307, 2nd flr rm#203, basement cafe ex

    Sep 16, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue nov# 35094175j. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: stairwells wine glass dividing panels missing/ damage various locations throughout school. rem: comply w/ code.

    Sep 16, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.at the time ofinspection observed spalling plaster on the walls and ceilings in the gymnasium,room #102,and in the corridors on all stories.rem:comply wit

    Sep 18, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.at the time of inspection,observed the exterior foundation and brick walls have becomeporous allowing water to penetrate into the boiler room,gymnasium,and

    Sep 18, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.at the time of inspecion,observed the retaining walls along bainbridge street at the yard and wheelchair ramp are cracked,spalling,and stones are loose.rem:

    Sep 18, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Approx 10 stairwell wire glass dividing panels missing/damage various locations throughout school. remedy: maintain building.

    May 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electric meter room used for storage of gas powered snow removal equipment. access to oil tank room door blocked with grass cutting & other maintenance equipment. remedy: remove obstruction/discontinue illegal

    May 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No protective covering over lights @ cellar gas room exposed bulbs @ fixtures. rem: provide code compliant covering for lights @ gas room.

    Apr 5, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Light fixture displaced/not functioning. at 4th sty girls bathroom. remedy: repair wiring/lighting.

    Feb 8, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.noted:1/4in plywood catch platform 45degrees multiple panels warped/with holes or weathered.rem:replace panels.

    Sep 22, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective auditorium doors.not closing properly.rem:repair/replace doors.

    Sep 22, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective flooring cafeteria sub-flooring spalling causing tiles to crack throughout(northside)cafe.rem:repair flr.

    Sep 22, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3314.10.9 tiebacks shall be installed perpendicular to the face of the building,or opposing angle tiebacks shall be installed noted: engineers report,indicates "the moist is anchored back to the building

    Oct 4, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: defects in exteriors walls results in the penetration of water to the following areas. 4th floor auditorium/gymnasium rms 407 & staircase ab. 3rd floor rms 3

    Jun 23, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: spalling of ceiling & walls of the following areas (1) 4th floor auditorium/gymnasiumrooms 407,& stair case ab. (2) 3rd floor rooms 310,308,304 library & n

    Jun 23, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Reissue: 34711397j spalling plaster located in caf ceiling basement level. remedy: repair plaster.

    May 18, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain. on first flr stairs b & d exterior wood door jambs become rotted at heads, allowing door closer plates to dislodge fromjamb. doors do not close w/o assistance. remedy: repair door jambs/rep

    May 18, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain hazardous electric room in cellar used for storageof snow removal equipment room overloaded unable to enter w/o removingequipment. remedy: remove obstruction discontinue illegal storage

    May 18, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Plaster is spalling off the ceiling located in the cafeteria at the basement level. remedy: repair/replace plaster on ceiling.

    Nov 19, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defectsare loose and bulging ceilings and walls plaster in auditorium, 3rd floor boys bathroom (# 312), library room # 303, 2nd floor main office room # 100, and class rooms # 302, 304, 307

    Feb 20, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    " reissue " failure to maintain defects are roof leaks at various locations in auditorium and in class room # 408 remedy : repair roof

    Feb 20, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain : defects are : water leaking into building location : water leaking around roof vents thru attic ceiling and into classrooms remedy : do repairs

    Apr 8, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: defects are no saddle on entry to room 208 classroom floor is approx 3/4" above that off of corridor. trip hazar. remedy: provide saddle on entry to room 208.

    Apr 27, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: defects are: storm waterflows into cafeteria on chauncey st side of building due to in adequate drain age system, bet cafecteria exit & oustside stair. water damages flooring in ca

    Apr 27, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: defects are water damage walls in room 409, auditorium 402, lobrary 306, 307,309,205,210a, main office. remedy: repair damage walls.

    Apr 27, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: defects are air vents on roof over auditorium are damaged colusing wate to penetrate building walls and ceiling. remedy: remove repair air vents.

    Apr 27, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defects are water damage ceiling in rooms 407, 409 auditorion 309, 210a boys room at 3 floor girls bathroom at 4 floor. remedy; repair ceilings immediately stop water penetration in

    Apr 27, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defects are.1-water penetration@lunchrm bsmt(grdwater)causing fl tiles to lift.2-main entrance dr&frame deteriorated&falling apart.rem:maintain bldg,make all repairs

    May 16, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failur eto provdie emergency power exit light on fl 2-4 corridors stairs failure to provide emergencu power to exit lights ins tairs corridors fls 2-4 remedy provide emergency powe exit light according to b e c

    Jul 21, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide 3 fl number signs all fls failur eto provide 3 stair leter id signs all stairs and fls remedy provide signage as per ll 16/84

    Jul 21, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 26, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    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 (W1)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
37,560 ft²
Lot area
32,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1510 / 1
Assessed value
$2,301,750
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 121 Saratoga Avenue

Who owns 121 Saratoga Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 121 Saratoga Avenue have violations?

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

Is 121 Saratoga 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 121 Saratoga Avenue built?

City records list 1900 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.