Violations at 1400 Benson Avenue

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 16, 2020

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 16, 2020

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 16, 2020

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 16, 2020

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

Sep 6, 2019

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

Sep 6, 2019

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

Sep 6, 2019

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

Sep 6, 2019

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 21, 2018

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 21, 2018

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 21, 2018

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 26, 2018

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 26, 2018

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 26, 2018

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 3, 2017

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 3, 2017

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 3, 2017

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 15, 2014

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

Dec 13, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 17, 2010

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 27, 2001

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 27, 2001

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 27, 2001

C-construction other optional

May 12, 1999

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. notes: at(1st fl) gym/auditorium doors are in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair and/orreplace.

Feb 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridor per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: observed in the multipurpose room two lights, also at exit 9 thre

Feb 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

Exit door not self-closing. noted: observed exit 10 on the first floor. the door on the right is not closing properly, the door is hitting on the saddle. remedy: repair/replace door.

Feb 24, 2025 · Penalty $625

Vac system upper tank is leaking at bottom/vac system hose connection leaking/oil shutoff missing at top of oil tank;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

Jul 15, 2022 · Penalty $500

Class 1 item: missing dlm as now required by code. class 2 items: seal tank leaks. self resetting escape hatch switches prohibited

Sep 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

Reissue#35495730r date of issue 5-20-2020 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted observed excessive storage of combustibleschool materials supplies furnishings(eg desk,tables,chairs,boxes)with

Apr 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

Reissue#35214160k date of issue 10-05-2016 failure to maintain bldg incode compliant manner. noted: the perimeter steel fence along benson ave & 14 ave is rusted,corrosive & damages @ various locations.

Apr 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

Reissue#35495728h date of issue 5-20-2020 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted observed at roof large vent missing section of sheet metal covering. remedy: repair &/or replace.

Apr 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

Reissue#35495729j date of issue 5-20-2020 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner(interior). noted: observed at cellar vertical cracks approx 5ft & delamination of cast in place concrete column in gas

Apr 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted observed excessive storage of combustibel school materials supplies furnishings (eg desk,tables,chairs,boxez) within boiler room area repair and or re

May 20, 2020 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain buidling in code compliant manner (interior) noted observed at cellar vertical crack approx 5 ft and delamination of cast in place concrete column in gas meter room cracks throughout horizon

May 20, 2020 · Penalty $625

Reissue#35434418n failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted observed at roof large vent missing section of sheet metal covening repair and or replace

May 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

Exit door not self closing. noted: at the 1st fl exterior exits(exit 9by multipurpose room,exit 11 outside of 2nd exit to multipurpose room). also at 1st fl exit 8 by room 115 wooden door,4th fl stairway b by

Jun 7, 2019

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at the 3rd fl roof,large vent adjacent to bulkhead at exit e missing sections of metal sheeting through. remedy: repair &/or replace.

Jun 7, 2019

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at the 3rd fl bulkhead by exit e,spalling paint & plaster throughout. remedy: make necessary repairs.

Jun 7, 2019

Reissue#35235816r. noted: metal fence along bension ave & 14th ave is rusted. remedy: repair &/or replace.

Jun 7, 2019

Fgc411.1/411.1.3-appliances shall be connected to the gas piping system by rigid metallic piping and fitting.fgc411.1.3-where appliances areequipt with casters or ar subject to periodic movement,appliances shal

Mar 27, 2018

Sec. 28-301.1 unlawful artwork display in corridors greater than 20% per fdny 2008 code;fc 803.3.2. noted: artwork displayed in corridors throughout the bldg is greater than 20% allowed per code. remedy: comply

May 4, 2017

Reissue#35214158l failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: window balances in various rooms throughout the bldg are defective making windows difficult to open & stay open. remedy: comply w/notice

May 4, 2017

Reissue#35214159n exit door not self closing. noted: exit door 6&8,cafeteria exit door,3rd fl rm 313 door do not close properly due to defective hardware. remedy: repair/replace door.

May 4, 2017

Reissue#35214160k failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: metal fence along benson ave & 14 ave reusted(corrosive).remedy:make necessary repairs.

May 4, 2017

Reissue#35214161m failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: foundation wall @ basement between the old wing & new wing & foundation wall @ fan room have become porous allowing the rain water to

May 4, 2017

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:water damage to ceiling and wall due to water penetration through the retaining walls and ceiling in boiler room @basement level.rem:comply w.the code/rep

Oct 5, 2016

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:the perimeter steel fence along benson ave and 14 ave is rusted,corrosive and damages @various locations.rem:comply with the code/repair and paint the fen

Oct 5, 2016

Exit door not self closing.noted:@3rd flr room #313,1st flr exit 7&8 and cafe exit,the doors have defective in the hinges and closers.rem:comply w. the code.

Oct 5, 2016

Reissue nov #35128837m.failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:in various rooms throughout bldg,window balances are defective making it difficult to keep windows open.rem:comply w.the code.

Oct 5, 2016

Failure to maintain bldh wall(s) &/or appurtenances:window balances.invarious rooms throughout bldg,window balances are defective making it difficult to keep windows open.rem:comply w/ nov

Jun 10, 2015

Deteriorating stairs. the bottom of both stairs on benson avenue side are deteriorating & have holes. remedy: repair stairs.

May 9, 2014

Water penetration. water penetrating into basement from foundation walls. remedy: water proof foundation walls.

May 9, 2014

Re-issue # 35024038j. water penetration. at basement, water penetrating in various areas from foundation walls. remedy: repair water penetrating areas.

May 9, 2014

A) sw masonry wall has about 12 holes. b) large crack, across concretepad, at main entrance to bldg. remedy: repair/replace.

Jul 1, 2013

Water penetration at room c58 (cel) due to leak from foundation wall. remedy: repair/replace.

Jul 1, 2013

The following exit doors not self-closing: a) stair 'b' l/h door. b) gas meter room door (#c09) remedy: repair/replace.

Jul 1, 2013

Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. roof leaking through a.c. piping. remedy: repair/replace.

Jul 1, 2013

Work non conforming job #302098904. at cellar stair d right hand swingdoor indicated on plan existing condition is sliding gravity door. stair c illuminated exit sign indicated (rion)illuminated sign installed

Apr 4, 2012

Water penetrating foundation at boiler room ash hoist area. rem:repairdefect noted maintain water proof integrity of foundation.

Apr 4, 2012

Water damaged plaster walls & ceiling at 3rd story public corridor adjoing stair e & stair enclosure e. rem:repair defects noted.

Apr 4, 2012

Cracked masonry brick. at roof level main chimney stack cracked vertically approx 1/8" wide x 12' long. at roof bulkhead stair case "e" horizontal & vertical cracks. rem:repair &/or replace defects noted.

Apr 4, 2012

Doors not closing at 3rd story-stair d,f,& g. 2nd story-stair g,f,& e rem:repair &/or replace doors noted.

Apr 4, 2012

Failure to maintain observed at auditorium exit door #11 vertical crack app 6'long at glazed wall tile and a 7'long crack at plaster suffit above exit doors rem: maintain bldg

Apr 27, 2010

Failure to maintain observed water penetration into boiler rm old school through coal chute exterior doors rem; maintain bldg

Apr 27, 2010

Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations i observed recent smoking refuse w/in jobsite in violation of nyc fire code 1404.1 smoking refuse observed inside site next to tr

May 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

Failure to maintain. reissue # 34513081x noted there is a grill installed above door in elec room. (no firestop). remedy: provide & maintainfirestop.

Apr 23, 2007

There are grill installed above the door. frame in enter to electricalrm in basement. (no fire stopping) remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.

Mar 3, 2006

Reissue # 34474698r. all windows are damaged, dry rotted. broken. remedy: replace/repair windows (frames, sashes)

Mar 3, 2006

Reissue 34427236k. all windows are damaged broken dry rotted through out building. remedy: repair window frames.

Apr 5, 2005

Failure to maintain bldg note all windows are damaged broken dry rotted or missing glass floors 1 thru 4 remedy:make all necessary repair forthwith .

Jan 20, 2004

Failure to maintain noted cracked missing or loose tiles. location 3 floor opposite rm 327 under fountain lower wall tiles missing. 3 floor hallway adjacent exit c at double doors floor tiles cracked missing re

Jan 8, 2003

Re issue failure to maintain noted all widows are damaged either broken dry rotted or missing glass. remedy: replace all windows.

Jan 8, 2003

Failure to maintain defect is missing handrails location 1st fl steps leading up to and from exit 7 and auditorium remedy replace handrail

Mar 26, 2002