115 Taaffe Place
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01897-0013Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
115 Taaffe Place is a school building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11205. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 79
- 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 · 5
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. expired permit. defect is: equipment fence permit #301061311-01 eqfn issued 11/18/99 exp 12/31/99 remedy: renew permit
Feb 1, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 27, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 27, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Apr 27, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 79
- Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35717269z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:every floor/basement thru roof/staircases water damage to walls/ceilings w/spalling plaster/paint throughout various areas.rem:r
May 19, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:at 1st fl exit 2,7,8,10 all doors arein disrepair/not closing when tested.rem:repair/replace door.
May 19, 2026 · Penalty $625
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:at 1st fl gym,cafeteria(roof)bulkhead/stair b emergency lights not wor
May 19, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.lack of emergency for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.noted:at 5th fl bike cardio/gym rm 505 not installed/provided without
May 19, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at all floors/hallways installed/hung non fire retarted decorations to ceilings throughout various areas.rem:comply with code.
May 19, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue: 35677450j-failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: at wall in basement around boiler rm area, spallingm, cracks, water damage. remedy: comply with code.
May 15, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue: 35677452n-failure to maintain buildingin code-compliant manner: auditorium and sprinkler room, doors not closing properly. remedy: comply with code.
May 15, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35671964j exit door not self-closing at time of my inspection i observed at the main entrance exit room door not self-closing properly when tested need to repair or replace.rem:comply with code repair a
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35671965l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of my inspection i observed at the basement at the boiler room throughout all wall porous allowing water penetrate in the building
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35487026n failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.at time of my inspection i observed at the bulkhead at stairs b and c visble cracks and water damage to 16 masonry walls,need to make necess
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
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- Class - 2
Reissue#35671963m failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of my inspection i observed in fire proof door not self-closing also not operating/closing at the sprinkler room and the auditoriu
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self-closing.noted:observed during inspection of main exterior doors not operating correctly when tested.remedy:repair/replace door
Mar 7, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35654863x failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:observed during inspection of stairwells walls in disrepair,plaster spalling/missing,tiles loose/detached/missing due to water penet
Mar 7, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed during inspection of stairwell walls & basement boiler rm all throughout walls porous allowing water to penetrate into building at multiple l
Mar 7, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35654862y 4/22/22.failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed during inspection of (fpscd)fire proof self closing doors not operating/closing at sprinkler rm,auditorium,girls b
Mar 7, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35561156y failure to maintain buildin wall(s) or appurtenances.observed at 5th fl staircase "a" missing mortar staircause "d" window plaster damages at 4th fl staircase "b" water damages at cellar leve
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35561158h failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed at 5th fl staircase "c" doors at cellar level water meter door do not close properly when inspected.remedy:repair and/or replace
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35487030x failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: illumination for exit,exit discharges & public corridor per bc 1006.1;27-381. emergency lights not working throughout. remedy: repair
Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35325575y failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: bldg walls & on appurtenances. bulkhead has water penetration,plaster cracking. remedy: maintain exterior walls.
Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35325576x failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. water damage at rear of cafe hall by exit 10. missing mortar at bricks above exit 10. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35487028r failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: doors throughout entire schookl not closing properly. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.at exit 10 next to kitchen,the middle door doesnt open or close properly and can get stuck.remedy:repair/replace door.
Apr 15, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35414656k.failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.at bulkhead at stairs b&c visible cracks and water damage to masonrywalls.remedy:repair and maintain building exterior walls.
Apr 15, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failue to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. water damage to walls & ceiling in various places in school. at room 4b,library at room 518,at stair a throughout & at stair b & c throught. wall material is sp
Apr 15, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexit dishcarges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381,existing emergency lighting are not operational when tested in various places throu
Apr 15, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maitnain building in code-compiant manner.various interior doors not functioning well and must be repaired or replaced.2nd fl,general office door and teachers bathroom door,3rd fl,bathroom door next
Apr 15, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35325576k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. water intrusion at rear and exit area of cafeteria hall by exit 10 from facade and roof missing mortar,spalling and cracking also rooms 5
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35325575y failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. at bulkhead water penetration visible from roof and facade masonry walls deteriorating from roof to 1st fl exits b+c throughout stairwells
Apr 17, 2019
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliantmanner water leak visib le at rear cafeteria hall by exit 10 water extension from facade spalling, missing mortar at bricks above exit #10. rmdy: repair replace
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls and or appurtenances at bulkhead water penetration visibl eplaster cracking at walls and ceiling sidingmissing. rmdy: maintain exterior building.
Mar 28, 2018
Active - Class - 2
Unlawful placement of furnishings, decorations or other objects @ exits that obstruct access to, egress from or visibility thereof per fdny 2008 code; fc 1027.4. noted: 4 tables observed @ 1st flr corridor lead
May 8, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: not self closing door observed @ 1st flr corridor exit#3 @ exit#2 from gymnasium, @ auditorium right exit. rem: repair/replace door.
May 8, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue vio# 35213803k. for: failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: @ bulkhead a, water penetration plaster cracking off @ walls & ceiling, siding missing @ exterior bulkhead. rem: maintain e
May 8, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: defective emergency lighting observed @ 1st flr cafeteri
May 8, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances(exterio). reissue: ecb#35120079x noted: at bulkhead a,water infiltration plaster peeling cracking off at walls & ceiling,siding missing at exterior of bulkhead.
Sep 28, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Exterior penetration.@ bulkhead a,the exterior wall has become pourousallowing moisture to enter & damage plaster surfaces.rem:water proof exterior bulkhead.
Feb 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc903.6.3,ll58/2009,unpainted sprinkler main & cross corrections per ll 58/2009-retroactive.@ sprinkler main room,exposed sprinkler main,riser & cross connection not painted red w/ green value hardles.rem:paint
Feb 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Spalling plaster ceiling.@ room 409,near window the plaster is spalling & combling w/ area bulging.rem:repair ceiling plaster surface.
Feb 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Combustible hanging art/decorations.adjacent to room 413 & 218,hangingdecorations from light fixture & wall to wall hanging art/decorations on strings.rem:remove all items.
Feb 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective emergency lighting.@ multi room on 1st fl,approx 50%of emergency lights are in operable w/ p.a.c.o #301206763 posted.rem:repair &/or replace emergency lighting.
Feb 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Spalling plaster wall.@ the aduitorium-left of stage,spalling & crumbling plaster near stage stairs.rem:repair plaster surfaces.
Feb 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain interior.door frames where class room doors have been replaced are buckling & now classroom doors do not close.rem:repair or replace door frames.
Jun 17, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Combustibles.excessive combustibles in corridors & not on bulletin boards on 2nd,3rd,4th,&5th fl combustibles hanging accross corridors between room 218b to stair"a".combustibles hanging from conduit(electrical
Jun 17, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective doors 5 fl stair a,b; 4th fl stair d,e,f,g doors not closing properly. rmdy: repair/replace doors.
Mar 14, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit passageway partial obstruction at basement front of exit a,1 flr exit c, and exit 6 w/garbage bags, tables, ladders chairs. remedy: remove obstruction.
Mar 14, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
The plaster on the walls is spalling located in room 213 (2nd floor) & 313 (3rd floor). remedy: repair and/or replace plaster.
Jan 11, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
The plaster on the ceiling is spalling located on the 5th floor level by room 514 remedy: repair &/or replace plaster
Mar 24, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. noted: glazed brick wall is building and out of plumb located at exit 7 between basement & 1st level. remedy: repair and/or replace glaze brick wall.
Aug 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue # 34509606h. noted: plaster spalling due to water penetration at ceiling rooms, 518,503,401, 301,201.remedy:repair leaks and plaster.
Apr 10, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue# 34509604y. noted: stair a/b @ 5th fl plaster walls are spalling due to water penetration. remedy: replace / or repair wall.
Apr 10, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 8D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 90,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 28,000 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1897 / 13
- Assessed value
- $1,537,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 115 Taaffe Place
Who owns 115 Taaffe Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 115 Taaffe Place have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 115 Taaffe Place 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 115 Taaffe Place built?
City records list 1909 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.