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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

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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 · 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.