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147 Pennsylvania Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03704-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

147 Pennsylvania Avenue is a school building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11207. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
75
ECB violations
38
HPD complaints
3

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 · 75

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 21, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 21, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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 - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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
  • 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
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 2, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 2, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 2, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Nyc department of education

    Jun 4, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 25, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 25, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 25, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 27, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 14, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 14, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 14, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 38

  • Class - 2

    Reissue ecb#35692075m failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at 3rd fl stair f door in disrepair/racked.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.noted:at 3rd fl library not installed/provided with exit sign

    Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542 at rooftop bulkhead exit light not operational when tested

    Apr 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: exit doors to corridor @ 3rd floors stair f, stair a rightside and 2nd floors stair eand leftside, not self-closing due to hinges, door check defects. reme

    Apr 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: observed at rooftop parapet missing flashers @ exp #4. remedy: repair and/or replaced.

    Apr 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Rts class 2: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service. remedy: restore to service and contact the dob elevator division at elevatorir@buil

    Jul 31, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing.noted:observed at exterior exit 5 door not operational at time of inspection.rem:repair/replace door.

    Jan 18, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed in electrical room in cellar storage of cardboard boxes/filters.no storage in utility rooms.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Jan 18, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed fire proof self closing doors at stair 5b,stair 2a,stair 2f were not self closing due to missing/defective hardware.rem:repair and/or replace

    Jan 18, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35581903r issued10/13/21&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to safeguard persons&property atoi observed@exp4 installed safeguardra

    Dec 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Bc3301.2 failure to safeguard persons and property at time of construction operation.at time of inspection observed at exp #4 pipe scaffold staize east point access to roof level missing guardrailing and no acc

    Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    False statement note:atoi i observed work being done contrary to description of work on ahv permit (ref#01023308)i observed workers parking on 1fl in [email protected] w/code

    Sep 29, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sws doesnt meet code specs note:ato my insp,i observed sws erected@exp1,3,4.i also observed sws posts erected on rain garden soil@exp1,3,4 what doesnt provide adequate founding as per bc3307.6.4.10.remove sws p

    Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35102068l emergency signs at elevator call stations missing defective or non-compliant with sections requirements.noted:elevator call stations missing signage at 4th floor and 5th floors.rem:install si

    Jun 4, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35102069n failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner.provide required corridor width.noted @ cellar level strorage of copy machine,desks,chairs,cabinets and stacked boxes of paperwork.rem:provid

    Jun 4, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue 35004023z.exit doors not self-closing glemone ave exit f(far right),cafeteria entry door(far left)rm 140,stair d 1st fl.saffle/doorexterior door c 1st fl.auditorium side door(rt side of aud)auditorium

    Jul 22, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Elevator call stations missing signs.call stations missing sinage @ 4th & 5th fl.rem:install signs.

    Jul 22, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain required corridor width:@ cellar level:storage of may many copy machines,desks,chairs,cabinets & stacked boxes of paperwork.rem:provide proper corridor width.

    Jul 22, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Doors at stair c, 5th flr, stair f, 4th flr and cafeteria door near stair f at 1st flr are racked. remedy: repair/replace doors.

    Feb 13, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Gymnasium on the 4th floor (room 440) wooden floor is rising causing a tripping hazard. (noted: wooden floor is rising approx 5" inches). remedy: repair wooden floor in the gymnasium to even all surfaces.

    Mar 30, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re: 34840585h. 1) at the 4th flr room 440 - gymnasium roof is defective allowing water penetration into gym. 2) at cellar level foundation wall has become porous allowing water penetration at various areas

    Feb 28, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exterior foundation has become porous & allowing raw water into the cldg causing interior damages @ cellar adjacent to new jersey avenue.rem:waterproof foundation wall

    Mar 31, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue: 34645896l north side parapet wall height is approx 1'-6" less than the required height of 3'-6" with an alteration job #300360838. remedy: provide protective guard rails.

    Apr 14, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-369 bc 1020.1 the main entrance on the 1st flr level is partially blocking the exit passage by the security scanner machine. remedy:remove obstruction.

    Apr 14, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    27-371(j) reissue-34563298m illegal hardware on cage door to roof access door has keyed cylinder dead bolt on both sides rem: remove illegal hardware

    May 27, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    27-334 reissue-34563299y protection guards @ north sifr of roof as less than 3'6" approx height of existing perapet 1'6" alt#1 300360838 rem: provide protection guards

    May 27, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit door not self closing. doors that do not close properly due to missing or broken (closers). 2nd fl- stair f- 1 door. 3rd fl- stair f- 1door. 5th fl- stair a- 1 door missing. remedy: repair/ replace door.

    Feb 16, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain- interior. cellar- electric rm used as storage rm-desks, books, old computers, equipment. remedy: remove storage.

    Feb 16, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware. cage doors leading to roof access has keyed dead bolts on both sides. remedy: remove illegal hardware.

    Feb 16, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec.27-334. protective guards. section of parapet on north side of roof are less than 3'-6" approx height of existing parapet 1'-6". (alt #1-300360838). remedy: provide protective guards (railings).

    Feb 16, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Doors have defective hinge connection at door causing it to pull-away from frame (racked) location exterior exit left from exit d 1st fl, exit door to basement ramp (new jersey ave), 4th floor gym, cafeteria

    Mar 10, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects are cafeteria door# 140 and stair case "a"door on first floor at right side of building are missing remedy:replace doors.

    Mar 31, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects are large holes in plaster under west sidewindows in class rooms #509,515, 517, and 519. remedy: repair walls.

    Feb 27, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is north side gymnasium roof leaks. remedy; repair roof.

    Feb 27, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit door not self closing stair well 'e' on 4 floor exit door not self closing. remedy; repair and or replace door.

    Feb 27, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects are 4 floor gymnasium and 1 floor boys bath rooms stall dividers are broken and missing. remedy; repair and or replace dividers.

    Feb 27, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is stair well 'b' between 2 and 3 floors hand rails is missing. remedy; replace hand rails.

    Feb 27, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is water penetrating through east side brick wall in boiler room. remedy: repair wall.

    Feb 27, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2014 · Apt 1

    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
1911
Floors
5
Residential units
—
Building area
182,588 ft²
Lot area
38,500 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3704 / 1
Assessed value
$13,554,000
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 147 Pennsylvania Avenue

Who owns 147 Pennsylvania Avenue?

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

Does 147 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?

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

Is 147 Pennsylvania 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 147 Pennsylvania Avenue built?

City records list 1911 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.