70 Varet Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03114-0011Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
70 Varet Street is a school building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 36
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 25
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 28, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jan 28, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 36
- Class - 1
Class 1 cease use: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no door lock monitoring installed on this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nyc building code. elevator remai
Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. class 1 item: no door lock monitoring installed on this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nyc building code. this is a controlle
Aug 1, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2 item: in car communication inoperative, repair.
Aug 1, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor
Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at cellar level,gas meter room,use the room as a storage room,tables,boxes,chairs were observed in the room. remedy: comply w/code/keep the room clean.
Feb 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue 35093301r.exit doors not self closing.@ main entry:vestibule door missing.rem:provide doors.
Jan 29, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing vestibule doors at main entrance 1 floor. remedy: provide vestibule door
Mar 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to c/o at east schoolyard, 41 cars parked in basketball play yard w/students present and playing.certificate of occupanc y #186586 does not indicate off street open parking.rmdy: discontinue
May 1, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Concrete roof overhang cracked/spalling approx 5 l.f. x 1/4" wide at: east elevation above play yard. remedy: repair defect noted.
Jan 20, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Interior glazed block wall is cracked located at stair "a" on the 1st fl level. remedy: repair and /or replace glazed block wall tiles
Oct 5, 2011
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue : 348275456p the gas meter room is lacking fresh air ventilation at the cellar level. remedy: provide fresh air ventilation
Oct 5, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to supply fresh air ventilation in the gas meter room @ cellarlevel.remedy:provide fresh air ventilation.
Feb 4, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue: 34569856p. no fai in gas meter room from exterior. remedy: install fai.
May 19, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue 34569856p no(fai) in gas meter room. remedy: install ventilation.
Aug 13, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50. nrc fim boiler lp steam oil fd 1960e. 50 2 safety valves installedon the referenced boiler during its installation were never serviced for quality assurance & are now considered obsolete. the valves must be
Mar 28, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50. cb/nrc ftsm blr,lp steam oil fd 1960 e. 50 two safety valves mounted on the referenced boiler during its original installation were never serviced for quality assurance & are now considered obsolete. the
Mar 28, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Re-issue # 34504981r. the gas meter room has no ventilation located oncellar level and using the room as a storage place which includes (ca-binets,shelf,work bench,chairs & boxes). remedy: install ventilation &
Apr 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Re-issue # 34504979h. 2 vestibule doors are missing located on the main entrance at cook street. remedy: replace missing doors.
Apr 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Varet street side exit passage near play area and humboldt street, iron gate at sidewalk is chained and padlocked during school operation. remedy: remove obstruction immediately.
Jan 18, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Cellar gas meter/ejector pump room has no ventilation as required and used for storage: wood, corrugated boxes, 2 cabinets, shelf, two wood work benches, etc. remedy: provide/ maintain ventilation and remove
Jan 18, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Cellar glass and light room, masonry block wall has a vertical crack approx. 3 1/2 feet long. remedy: repair wall.
Jan 18, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
First floor main entry vestibule missing 2 doors. remedy: install doors. (fpsc).
Jan 18, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects are fire doors on 2nd floor next to room #230 and 3rd floor next to 330 are loose sagging and unable to open.remedy:repair and/or replace door.
Apr 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Panic hardware inoperative.defect is auditorium north side panic hardware is broken and unable to open when closed.remedy:replace and/or repair panic hardware
Apr 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
"reissue" failure to use panic hardware where required by law. note. auditorium occupancy # 400 and no panic hardware install on stage exit doors remedy : provide panic hardware
Apr 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide panic hardware where required by law- location cafeteria occupancy 280. remedy: provide panic hardware.
Apr 2, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects broken cracked damaged masonary block walls locations cafeteria and hallway opposite 110 and 303 3 fl adjacent 326 remedy do repairs
Apr 25, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door not self closing locations cross corridor doors adjacent rm 308 1st floor exit 6 auditorium right stage door to corridor 325 remedy do repairs
Apr 25, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide panic hardware where required by law locations gym remedy provide panic hardware
Apr 25, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defects detached loose broken cement ceilings in danger of falling location rm 304 240 remedy do repairs
Apr 25, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide emergency light fixture within corridor and stair,a,b,c&d on 3rd floor;also within portion of corridor(near class#202 to 236)and within stair b&c including gym,on 2nd floor-failure to provide
Apr 9, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg:defects are damage glazed wall tiles in cafeteria and hallway opposite rm 110 & 303.remedy:repair damage walls
Mar 29, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.defects are cracked and damaged ceiling in rm304 remedy:repair damaged ceiling.
Mar 29, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect:5 clogged drains on roof,water is settling around it.fence is required around upper roof.roof leaks in corrider outside class rm 308,330 and 323 mens rm.roof also leaks in rm 300 caus
May 11, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: 1) railing at auditorium entrance = replace. 2) rubber mat surface of playfield = tripping hazard. 3) at hamboldt st. handicap exit = tripping hazard. 4) no parapet walls or
May 12, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d,73m. provide id number.
Sep 29, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 115,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 62,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3114 / 11
- Assessed value
- $8,788,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 70 Varet Street
Who owns 70 Varet Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 70 Varet Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 70 Varet Street 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 70 Varet Street 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.