401 Park Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01881-0051Map
Owner of record: Bais Ruchel Taaffe INC.
401 Park Avenue is a school building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11205. The owner of record is Bais Ruchel Taaffe INC.. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 36
- HPD complaints
- 5
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 · 15
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 16, 2019
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
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, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 3, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Sep 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to comply
Aug 26, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
Work without a permitexpired.#320729182 issused on 6/6/13 expired on 7/28/13
Aug 28, 2013
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 8, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Feb 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: sheet rock partitions constructed at entire 1st story and basement creating 3 rms, kitchen and 3pc bath- room constructed at basement south section.opening created in 1st sty south section created ingress and egress to and from 1st sty to base- ment. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condi
Mar 24, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Work without a permit. work noted: five suspended air condition units installed at various locations. one air condition unit installed at west section center (6 air condition units installed) remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore the premises to prior legal condition
Dec 1, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 36
- Class - 1
Observed at exp2 excavation with new foundation/concrete form work in progress, also created an opening in structural fire rated wall with no permits or approvals issued by dob, obtain permit; obtain required p
Aug 14, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:@time of insp observed @ 1st fl & cellar level hallway missing ceiling tiles,missingfl tiles,cracks in fl & missing sheetrock @certain areas.rem:maintain
Dec 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with teh commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dob certify correction for violation.ecb#35294149m served date 10/28/17.court docked date 03/31/18.rem:file a certific
Sep 27, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35294149m issued on 10/28/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:work without a permi
Aug 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35294149m issued on 10/28/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:no document file fo
Jun 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35294149m issued on 10/28/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no application or permit filed to correct violating condition.
May 16, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply the comm's order contained is summons/vio#35294149m issued on 10/28/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: permit#321362627 states minor partion
Mar 17, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/viol#35294149m iss ued on 10/28/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-.1.note:no doc file for work w/o permit.rem:comply w/comm's order and/
Jan 21, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35237050l issued on 09/15/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. remedy: comply
Dec 7, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain in code compliant manner observed at time of inspection at exp.#2 building #401 park ave drain system removed and building has no drain from the roof to the ground.observed pipe is broken on
Nov 9, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35237050l issued on 09/15/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances: note at exp#2
Oct 28, 2017 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit: note: permit#321362627 states minor partion work & facade work no plumbing. job was total bldg(stuccoes)no permited(100% ofbldg stuccoes). remedy: obtain all required permits.
Oct 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure comply w/ storm water drainage of roof, paved area or yard, roof leader or downspout not connected to any drainage system, observed 5 roof drainage downspouts located @ exp#2 all disconnected or broken
Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. observed on ground floor level exposure 2 section of brick masonry above window approximately four feet by three fallen away and on ground. also observed add
Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35113820y issued on 11/30/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissio
Feb 7, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work doesn't conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. observed construction work on 1st fl & cellar level @ exp. 3 under job/application # 321441579. door opening through masonsy w
Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
Wrk w/out a permit.observed electrical wrk on 1st flr and cellar at exposure 3,cables installation for lighting on both levels.junction box on 1st flr.no active electrical permit posted or on record at dept of
Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.observed in the cellarhallway a 4" fire suppression(sprinklers)pipes and valves located at alevel approximately 4'-5'ft above the flr presenting a hazard in case
Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction oeperations. noted: at time of inspection workers was removing plywood from roof w/o any fall protection & slipped off. the rafters & fell to
Apr 6, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work after hours w/o a variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5. note: on sunday 8-23-15 at approx 9:15am observed 12 construction workers on1st fl at various locations doing electrical wiring,metal framing,shee
Aug 23, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all person & property affected by construction oprations. note: at front of bldg(park ave side)a large steel & plywood gate collapsed onto sidewalk. sidewalk is completed obstructed by
Aug 1, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner found at the time ofinspection excessive construction/demo combustible material clogging rear yard refuge area posing severe fire hazard.rmdy:remove all debris
May 12, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob for nov #35010916r issued on 2/13/13 pursuant to 28-204.4and 1rcny 102-01.note: at time of inspection no certificate of correc
Oct 9, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.note: approx 3ft wide by 20ft in height-section of front facade free standing w/structurial cracks and leaning toward side walk in danger of collapse.brick faca
Sep 8, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances: noted 1 story building @ facade (exp1) parapet is leaning and in danger of falling, also wall has a bulge near middle of wall w/slight cracking and separation @ e
Feb 13, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records noted: premises illegally converted to loft apartments at cellar, 1 and 2 floor department records state use to be a factory. remedy: discontinu
Sep 30, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work completed. noted 3 gas fired stove installed 4 gas fired heaters at 1st and 2nd floors. 3 pcs bathrooms at 1st and 2nd floor and kitche fixtures at 1st and 2nd floors. remedy: obtain
Sep 29, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: partition walls on 1st and 2nd floors for the purpose of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Sep 29, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records hazardous, building department records indicate structore to be a factory but has bee nconverted to loft apartments. remedy: discontinue illegal
Sep 29, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate. house keeping in that construction debris have been left on roof. noted: concrete block, cans etc. also noted at roof =: bar couch,chairs garage. remedy: maintain adequate have kee
Sep 29, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a manufacturing district. factory has been converted to loft apartment in a m1-2 zone. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Sep 29, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:sheetrock partitions constructed at entire 1st story & basement created 3 rooms,kitchen &3pc.bathroom at first story south section 2)2pc.bathroom constructed at basement south s
Mar 24, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg.dept.records'factory' changed & now arranged to be occupied as an apt at the 1st story south section kitchen with gas stove,3pc.bathroom,3rooms,accessory stairs to
Mar 24, 2000 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted five suspended air condition units installed at various location. 1 air condition unit installed at west section center. six air condition units installed at west section .
Dec 1, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8a 8b 17b 46b
Oct 21, 1993 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Replace s.v. with 13/4 125 psi hp safety valve. repair corroded plate at front of boiler.
Feb 8, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2014 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 58,870 ft²
- Lot area
- 44,276 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1881 / 51
- Assessed value
- $5,190,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 401 Park Avenue
Who owns 401 Park Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bais Ruchel Taaffe INC..
Does 401 Park Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 401 Park 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 401 Park Avenue built?
City records list 1930 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.