2256 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05103-0079Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
2256 Bedford Avenue is a school building built in 1991 in Brooklyn, 11226. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 51
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 32
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 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 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 27, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 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
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 51
- Class - 2
Re-issue #35721168l. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. interior smoke doors do not self-close properly at, "cafeteria all 4 door", "gymnasium doors". noted: interior classroom doors do not
Jan 16, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:the following doors do not close properly:smoke door at 1st floor next to stair c,123g,121d at cafeteria all 4 entry doors at cafeteria both entry doo
Jul 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:at exit#7,one door not self-closing.rem:repair/replace door.
Jul 18, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.observed:@roof level cracks&spalling coping stone on parapet walls due to improper maintenance(exp1) repair &/or replace.
Jul 7, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35222201h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at stair a - at bulkhead and at the wall of the thrid floor landing, from the second floor. the walls are showing sign of vertic
Jul 12, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner, use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). noted: @ cafeteria, fpsc door held open w/ 'o' ring clips. rem: comply w/ code.
Dec 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: @ stair a- @ bulkhead & @ wall of 3rd flr landing from 2nd flr, verticle cracks, step cracks, stress cracks. rem: comply w/ code.
Dec 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner, lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: @ 3rd flr (elevator) exit sign- not working, no power. @
Dec 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 35023437m. no pa plans on site for all pa spaces. no plans provided for pa space job # 300264158,30026467 & 300264176. remedy: provide place of assembly plans at site, post certificate of operation.
May 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 34777591p. water penetration. room 004 cellar level water entering room from 4" telephone conduit entering building from street. water drips out of connector. remedy: water proof conduit.
May 20, 2014
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Re-issue # 35023435z. doors not closing. at 1st fl bedford ave entry vestibule door, at 1st fl snyder ave main entry vestibule & foyer doors, at 1st fl cafeteria corridor doors,exit discharge doors adjacent to
May 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue vio#34942009r doors not closing. at 1st story bedford avenue entry vestibule door,at 1st story snyder avenue main entry vestibule &foyer doors.at 1st story cafeteria corridor doors, exit discharge door
Jun 20, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue vio #34942008p water penetrating foundation thru telephone line conduit at cellar room 05. rmdy: repair defect noted.
Jun 20, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
No pa plans on site for all pa spaces. no plans provided for pa space 50b#s 300264158,300264167,and 300264176.rmdy: provide plans @site,postcert of operation.
Jun 20, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
Re-issue #34928075y water penetrating from under ground vault thru telephone line conduit. at cellar room 05. rem:repair defect noted.
Mar 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Doors not closing. at 1st story bedford avenue entry vestibule. 1st story main entry snyder avenue vestibule & foyer doors. 1st story cafeteria 4 doors. 1st story exit discharge door adjacent to room 119. 1st s
Mar 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Prohibited hardware @ 1st & 2nd corridor smoke doors, stops installed prohibit proper operation of fire proof self closure doors. remedy: remove illegal hardware
Oct 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue # 34777591p water penetration @ cellar room 005, water entering from 4" telephone conduct entering from street. remedy: seal - water proof conduct
Oct 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34712016l/4h plaster ceiling and walls damaged in classrooms 403.404.418.419. and 104 plaster spalling missing over window 419 hole
Jun 3, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34712013x5j damage to classrooms along bedford ave side of school rms 403.404.418.419. and corridor outside rm 410 due to water entering bldg from either roof or brick metal facade and in cellar under d
Jun 3, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34712018p on snyder ave side 2 x 2 stone pavers buckled uneven around tree doors and walkway entrance to school trip hazard created some areas remedy:repair paver area
Jun 3, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Room 004 cellar and water entering rm from 4" telephone conduit entering bldg from street water drips out of connector remedy:water-proof co
Jun 3, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
In auditorium exit corridor from stage partially obstructed w/ music orchester furniture remedy:remove obstructions maintain clear egre
Jun 3, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Trees in court yard pavers have been pushed up by tree roots causing tripping hazard rem: repair pavers
Oct 29, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Main entrance door interior racked on 1st fl south exit near gym corridor double doors saddles missing rm 122 missing door check rem: repair doors
Oct 29, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Water has leaked thru exterior brick facade in rms 403 404 406 4142 corridor across stwy b from 4th fl to 3rd fl 419b rm 217a auditorium and cafeteria and stwy c btw 1st & 2nd fl east south side rem: stop all l
Oct 29, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Ceiling damaged in rms 403 404 & 418 sheetrock has spalled 1st fl rm 104 & stwy "c" ceiling in cellar under loading dock steel deck is corroding at all side b/c leak rem: repair ceiling
Oct 29, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Roof leak has damaged ceilings in rm 403 & 404 418 ceiling spalled dueto leak 1st fl rm 104 & stwy "c" damaged ceiling in cellar under loading dock deck is contrary at all side b/c of water rem: stop roof leak
Oct 29, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
4th fl has vertical and horizontal cracks in cement block mortar joinst on southwest side of stwy "a" to roof approx 20'ft crack and around window piers rem: repair cracks at stwy "a"
Oct 29, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Interior walls around windows has been damaged by water leakage in rms403 404 406 4142 & in corridor across the stwy b from 4th fl to 3rd 419b along wall in auditorium and cafeteria and stwy c btw 1st & 2 fl
Oct 29, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: 34475020h. failure to provide fire-stopping sealant around wall pentration on the basement level above the door. (boiler rm). remedy: provide fire-stopping sealant
Feb 6, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue: 34317658n. vertical cracks in concrete wall approx. 7 ft high, located on the 4th fl by stairway #8. remedy: repair cracks in the concrete wall.
Feb 6, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:exit door not self-closing:1)gymnasium southwest corner passage exit doors-saddle uplifted.2)gas meter room damaged hinge.3)boiler room-defective closer.4)gymnasium southeast exit doors & cellar stair "b"
Apr 7, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
"reissued" 34385852l.noted:failure to maintain waterproofing allowing water to infiltrate causing damage to wall and ceiling substrates & finishes at:1)rooms 402,403,405,406,409,410,411,416,418,& 419.2)stairs
Apr 7, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:exit passage/required width decreased by obstructions:1)gymnasium southwest corner exit passage-gym equipment matts & ladder.2)cellar stair "b"-boxes of copier paper (2 pallets).remedy:remove obstruction
Apr 7, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:use of illegal hardware.slide bolts not in open position.1)1st floor exit door (near rooms #119 & 120).2)gymnasium southwest corner e xit.3)main entrance (snyder ave).4)bedford ave shoe entrance (near roo
Apr 7, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:boiler room failure to provide/maintain required fire stopping around wall penetrating above entry.remedy:provide/maintain fire-stopping.
Apr 7, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
"reissue" (34391274j) failure to maintain.defects are roof leaks in stair case "d" next to auditorium and stair case "b" around skylight.remedy:repair roof
May 27, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
"reissue"(34391275l) failure to maintain.defects are missing,loose and bulging sheet rock in room # 410, 4th flr corridor next to room # 410 and auditorium west wall.remedy:repair sheet rock walls
May 27, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
"reissue" (34385852l) failure to maintain.defects are.water penetrating through mortar joints.locations are (1)auditorium west wall (2)4th floor south wall of room # 410 and corridor.remedy:repair walls
May 27, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defects are missing loose and bulging sheet rock in room #410, 4th floor corridor next to room # 410 and auditorium west wall. repair sheet rock walls.
Mar 6, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue- failure to maintain. defects are roof leaks in stair case "d"next to auditorium and stair case "b" around skylight. repair roof.
Mar 6, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall.defects are water penetrating through brick wall at various locations. locations are 1)4th floor south walls of room #410 and corridor. 2)auditorium west wall remedy:repair
Mar 6, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted defects stairwell(a) 4 floor has leftical cracks in wall. cracks in building wall around window & wall. remedy: make repairs.
Mar 1, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. roof lecks east side of building (bedford ave) stairwell (b) has leaks. around fire vent west wall in auditorium stage area 4 floor. accross from room 4/0. remedy: make repairs.
Mar 1, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted defects roof leak east side of building ( bedford ave) stair well # b has leaks around fire vent. roof leak west wall in auditorium. stage area, water damage around windows 4
May 4, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. noted defects. stairwell #8-4th fl has vertical cracks in wall. cracks in bulkhead wall around window and walls. remedy: make repairs maintain building.
May 4, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance w/ ll 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Jun 22, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is: roof leaks in art room, in classroom 403 and in room 419b, around windows 4th floor. remedy: re- pair or replace.
May 18, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is: roof leaks around corridors next to windows and in room 410. leaving exposed i-beam and in libraryroom plaster peeling on walls, top floor. remedy: repair or replace.
May 18, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1991
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 75,595 ft²
- Lot area
- 39,597 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5103 / 79
- Assessed value
- $11,219,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 2256 Bedford Avenue
Who owns 2256 Bedford Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 2256 Bedford Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 2256 Bedford 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 2256 Bedford Avenue built?
City records list 1991 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.