970 Wortman Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04392-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

970 Wortman Avenue is a school building built in 1964 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: 5
ECB violations: 48
HPD complaints: 1

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 · 5

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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 21, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 48

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at 2 floor 240, corridor(s) by 1-102, 1fl. gym entrance and back at stage rightand left door are not closing properly. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jul 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at 1 floor corridor by exit 5(1) and cellar(1) and above smoke exit 1(1) glass panels broken. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jul 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted at smoke exit 3, 4 and exit 9 doors are not not self-closing. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jul 16, 2025 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted at exits, auditorium(6), box #6, kitchen(4), exit 4 and 7 emergen
Jul 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:not fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted:at cellar level electrical meter room large hole in wall above door on left side.remedy:provide/maintain fire st
Jan 20, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:at 1st fl stair b smoke by exit 3,corridor smoke by exit 4 & exterior door at exit 7 doors are not working properly.remedy:repair/replace door
Jan 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at roof level all 4 bulkhead w/water penetration damage to walls & ceilings w/spalling plaster/paint. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1/27-381. noted: at 1st fl gym emergency lights were non operational when tested throughou
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at 2nd fl stair c 1st fl exits 3&4 doors are in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at 2nd fl stair c door check in disrepair/non operational when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. observed at time of inspection both gas & electrical meter rooms have illegal storage of combustible materials. asper d.o.b. & f.d.n.y.,no storage is allowed in gas & electric meter rm
May 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg: use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). observed at time of inspection,scattered thru=out the bldg,there are illegal kick stoppers on several doors. this includ
May 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner at 1st floor btwstair d and exit 7 ceiling where pillar meet visible leak from masonryalso boys bathroom above. rmdy: repair replace
Feb 21, 2019
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Class - 2
Reissue#35177869h failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: main entry concrete walk approx 1"-3" above sidewalk creating triphazards. remedy: maintain exterior bldg walls.
Apr 4, 2017
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances ecb#35129364x issued07/10/15 noted:@main entry @lot line concrete walk approx 1"-3" above sidewalk creating trip hazards.rem:comply w/the notice of vio.
Apr 20, 2016
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Class - 2
Re issue 35107767n exit doors not self closing.the following doors areracked or do not self close.smoke corridor door @ entry lobby,exit 6 @1st fl & lunchroom door.rem repair/replace doors
Jul 10, 2015
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Class - 2
Reissue 35107768p failure to maintain exterior.@ main entry @ lot line:concrete walk approx 1" above sidewalk creating trip hazard.rem maintain exterior.
Jul 10, 2015
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Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing.the following door are racked or do not close.smoke corridor doors next to room 119 exit 6 interior door,stair c@ 1st flr lunchroom doors.rem:repair or replace doors.
Aug 14, 2014
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Class - 2
Fail to maintain.@ mani entry @ lot line concrete approx 1"above sidewalk creating trip haz @ front entry doors;slab approx 1"below entry slab creating trip haz.rem:maintain exterior.
Aug 14, 2014
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Class - 2
Reissue 34987342j smoke door adjacent to rm 205 has broken closer. rem: replace door closer.
Mar 14, 2013
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Class - 2
Plaster spalling @ bulkhead of stair a. rem: make necessary repairs.
Mar 14, 2013
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Class - 2
Reissue #34847539z defective yard paving at cozine ave sunken paving w/ rubber matting popping up and pording of water in school play equipment area rem; repair paved area
Jul 26, 2012
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Class - 1
Obstructed exit passageway at auditorium stage left and auditorium left front exit door w/ total obstruction noted large matting and several sport poles w/ heavy weighted bases prevent exit doors from opening r
Jul 26, 2012
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Class - 2
Door not self closing at 2nd floor smoke door adjacent to room 205 has broken door closer rem: replace door closer maintain smoke door self closing
Jul 26, 2012
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Class - 2
Interior exit doors with locks where remove but the hasp device where still left on the exit door on the 1st floor level and making it possible to lock the doors.remedy:remove hasp locks on doors.
May 25, 2010
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Class - 2
Reissue:34474395j exterior children's playground is sinking leaving uneven surfaces adjacent to cozine avenue.remedy:re-pave surface.
May 25, 2010
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Class - 2
Front entrance door is defective located on the 1st level. noted: doorhinge is not fully attached to door. remedy: repair/replace door.
May 1, 2009
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Hazardous
Defective doors 3.2 fl corridor doors hitting each other also 3 fl stairway c,e remedy:repair/replace doors
Jun 9, 2008
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Hazardous
Reissue 34510359h plaster damage at all bulkhead in stairway 1.2.3.4.5remedy:repair plaster ceilings 7 walls
Jun 9, 2008
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Hazardous
Reissue 34563286p water penetration through bulkhead 1.2.4.5 remedy:seal penetrations
Jun 9, 2008
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Non-hazardous
Re-issue #34510357y, 34510358x. bulkhead have water penetration & spalling plaster exit #5. remedy: repair leak, repair plaster.
Feb 14, 2007
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Non-hazardous
3rd flr bulkhead at exit 5 has roof leak. remedy: repair roof.
Feb 28, 2006
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Non-hazardous
3rd flr bulkhead leading to roof at exit 1,2,3,4 has water penetrationthrough masonry wall. remedy: waterproof masonry wall.
Feb 28, 2006
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Non-hazardous
Spalling plaster/mildew at 3rd bulkhead exits #1,2,3,4,5. remedy: repair plaster ceilings & walls.
Feb 28, 2006
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Non-hazardous
Reissue: 34474395j/34391271y/34284835r/34312705y/34436565x. play yard surfaces have sink-holes, uneven surfaces creating trip condition. remedy: repair playyard surface.
Feb 28, 2006
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Non-hazardous
Reissue 34436565x.play yard and walkways throughout are sinking and lifting.remedy:repair play yard surface.
Mar 24, 2005
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Non-hazardous
"pressure" (34391268n) failure to maintain. defect is. first floor corridor roof leaks opposite auditorium entrance door. remrdy: repair roof.
May 26, 2004
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Hazardous
Reissue (34391271y) failure to maintain defects are asphalt paned surface in play yard and walkways between east and west building are looseand sagging tremendously remedy:repair surface
May 26, 2004
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect are as part stone paning surface in play yard and walk ways between east and west building are loose, bulging and sagging tremendously causing tripping hazardous. repair paved surfa
Mar 11, 2003
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Non-hazardous
Failure to use panic hardware where required by law: note no panic hardware install on auditorium stage exit doors occupancy # 500. install panic hardware.
Mar 11, 2003
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is first floor roof leaks opposite auditorium entrance door. repair roof.
Mar 11, 2003
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Hazardous
Failure to maintain buildings (reissue) courtyard and play-groung area has uneven surfaces. paving stones have lifted up above grade level. (hazardous) remedy: make repairs.
Jan 9, 2002
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Non-hazardous
Failure to provide emegency light fixture within corridor and stair on1 & 3fl including vestibule #12 at the rear of the auditorium,vestibule exit 3 and within stair 1+2+3on fire fl.failure to provide emegency
May 17, 2001
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is: deteriorating outside play-yard at school premises. surfaces have sink-holes, uneven settlement and numerous trip-hazards. remedy: remove hazards, repave out-side play-yard.
May 7, 2001
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is defective rotten inoperable window sashes at bulkheads, stairwell #3, #4, and #5. remedy: replace all defective windows.
May 7, 2001
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects are: (1)exterior play-yard sinking causing water accumulation and trip hazards.(2).defective inoperable windows with rotten sashes/sills.(3).no parapet wall or guardrail at school.
May 9, 2000
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Non-hazardous
Operation of pa without a current permit. lunch/ playroom, auditoruim,gym. obtain a current pa permit.
Jan 14, 2000
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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is ramp not level to landing at deliery to rear of school. repair or replace.
May 21, 1999
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Complaints

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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: 1964
Floors: 3
Residential units: —
Building area: 38,706 ft²
Lot area: 98,000 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 4392 / 1
Assessed value: $5,470,200
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 970 Wortman Avenue

Who owns 970 Wortman Avenue?

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

Does 970 Wortman Avenue have violations?

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

Is 970 Wortman 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 970 Wortman Avenue built?

City records list 1964 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.