1654 Benson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06399-0026Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
1654 Benson Avenue is a school building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11214. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 94
- HPD complaints
- 0
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
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HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 35
- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Oct 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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 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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2010
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 - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 94
- 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: ay(3rd fl) library rm 318 and dance studio rm 302
Feb 12, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35665145p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:several doors in various floors(4)in classrooms not self-closing.remrepair and or replaced.
Mar 8, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35495727x.failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.note:observed classroom doors at room #408, #406, #405, #404, #402, #401.3rd fl room #307, #305, #306, #303, #302, #301. 2nd fl room #21
Feb 3, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35556073m failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed,at toi at the basement level,in the electric meter room,there are signs of deterioration of the walls & possibly ceiling.it appea
Apr 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35495648h date of issue 5-20-2020 failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted observed at basement electrical room has damage to walls & electrical services boxes due to water penetration
Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35495726y date of issue 5-20-2020 failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted observed at the south elevation exterior door exit 5 leaving to play ground has vertical crack concrete wall abov
Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code complaint amnner noted observed at basement electrical room has damage to walls and electrical services boxes due to water penetration also damage to ceiling at stair h rei
May 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner use of prohibited door and or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-3715 noted observed kickstop on te following classroom doors room 406,301,301a (eye hook) 201a,209
May 20, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted observed classroom doors of rooms 310,303,209a ,105,and k103 were not self clsoing dur to defectiev hardware repair and or replace
May 20, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted observed illegal storage of combutible materials with in eletrical room 301a(chairs,boxes ,paper ,book,...) repair and or replace
May 20, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain buidling wall(s) or appurtenances noted observed at teh south elevation exterior door exit 5 leading to playground has vertical crack son concrete wall above the door maintain extrior buildi
May 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use boiler due to breeching explosion, do not operate boiler call dob 212 393 2784
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use boiler due to breeching explosion do not operate boiler call dob 212 393 2784
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use water heater due to breeching explosion, maintain boiler; do not operate heater call dob 212 393 2784
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at cellar level electric room,staircase h water penetration damage to walls & ceilings. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Jun 10, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at 2nd fl staircase e,c,1st fl staircase e,d,main entry,auditorium,basement staircase e,h,doors are in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Jun 10, 2019
Resolve - 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 auditorium basement cafeteria,exits c,d,h,emergency lights are
Jun 10, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue of nov#35235821l failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at cellar level, foundation wall in electrical room porous, water intrusion present. rmdy: comply with notice of violation.
Mar 27, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 unlawful display of artwork in corridors greater than 20% per fdny 2008 code;fc 803.3.2. noted: artwork displaced in corridorsthroughout the bldg is greater than 20% allowed per code. remedy: comp
May 4, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35214166l failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: foundation wall @ electrical room become porous allowing the rain water to enter into the electrical room. remedy: make necessary repa
May 4, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at gas meterroom,storage of desk,ladder,seed spreader,grass trimmer. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
May 4, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner.noted:@cafe area,boiler room and electric room,water damage to ceiling and walls due to water penetration through retaining walls.rem:comply w.the code.
Oct 5, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:@basement,boiler room,leaking in pipe (dia approx 2inch)formed puddle of water on the flr.rem:comply w.the code.
Oct 5, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:@4th flr exit (b)&rm #4/0, 2nd flr exit (e),room #207b,the doors have defective in the closers and hinges.rem:comply w.the code.
Oct 5, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.marble saddle:reissue ecb #35085431p.at auditorium entrance door, marble saddle on floor is loose & dislodged.remedy:comply with nov.
Jun 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.defective door hardware:re-issue ecb #35085730n.at back right of auditorium at exit 5,panic bar is inoperable.remedy:comply with nov.
Jun 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective door hardware. auditorium exit door at back right does not open properly because push bar is defective. exit j. remedy: repair push bar.
May 9, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Corridor width. at main hallway, corridor width decreased by security desk & table with tee shirts for sale. remedy: move security desk to new location & remove table.
May 9, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Marble saddle. marble saddle at auditorium extrance door loose, broken, & dislodged causing door to not operate (close or open) properly. remedy: replace marble saddle.
May 9, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:the following exit doors not self-closing:1-2nd fl:middle set of double doors;2-door #206; 3-door #106a. rmdy: repair/replace door.
Jun 19, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:exit door from4th flr playground being blocked by playground-related material. rmdy: remove obstruction.
Jun 19, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: deep cracks,along two seams, in walls of gas meter room. rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Jun 19, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted: there are water leaks in the following areas.1-room 536 coming from roof duct;2-rm 244; 3-auditorium east wall. rmdy: repair/replace.
Jun 19, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:the following exit doors not self-closing.1-1st fl-r/h portion of exit door to outside.north auditorium door,south auditorium door, defective & not self-closing,r/h portion;2-2n
Jun 19, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing mortar @ parapet walls throughout old bldg.rem:make repairs
Jul 15, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 bc1001.3 failure to maintain egress clear and unobstructed observed in school corridors all fls storage of rolling carts display tables & cabinets w/ student work at auditorium front piano partially bl
Apr 27, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec bc 3314.1 misc viol: scaffold unsafe. scaffold erected around bldgunder const platforms that workers use to stand on are not secured to scaffold. remedy: comply w/nov erect & maintain scaffold in a safe man
Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to safeguard public & property affected const operations. noted: at time of inspection on active const site material chute erected 1st fl to cellar level chute resting on cinder block that are broken chute
Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec 3301.7 & 27-1015 design required- fail to provide design for wooden platform stairway cellar level to 1st fl wooden platform erect w/supported scaffolding on platform. no design provided upon request. remed
Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. noted: at time of inspection fence opening swing outward towards sidewalk all gate should swing inward or sliding gates installed. opening in force bay 14
Dec 3, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to safeguard all persons/property affected by const operations. noted: at time of inspection no overhead protection provided for workers entering or leaving bldg. at exp 1 & 3 east & west. remedy: provide
Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec bc 1001.3 & 27-361 misc viol: fail to maintain egress clear & ubobstructed noted: at time of inspection stairways are blocked by supported scaffolding. remedy: comply with notice of violation.
Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed at site at time of inspection at active job site supported scaffold set up around perimeter of bldg when asked to see log book, book could not be pr
Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to safeguard all persons/property affected by const operations. noted: at time of inspection metal stairs not infilled with wood or cement creating a hazard. on 12/2/09 worker fell hurting himself taken t
Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain noted at time of inspection of active const site vertical netting thru out bldg is ripped torn,not secured to cables sections missing come areas maintained at 60" high other areas not. remedy:
Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment etc.,- no guard rails in stairwells of bldg sections of guardrails missing stairwells. remedy: provide guard rails.
Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: approved plans were not available for review at time of inspetion sidewalk shed erected under permit #302131574 exp 10/09 at various
May 16, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide required signage and information on sidewalk shed. noted: no signage on sidewalk shed at time of inspection. remedy: provide signage where reqquired.
May 16, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
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 on ground
May 13, 2009 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain exterior building wall in that rain water is being allowed to enter building at various locations throughout building. remedy: maintain exterior walls to prevent water penetration.
Aug 6, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 105,519 ft²
- Lot area
- 28,167 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 6399 / 26
- Assessed value
- $5,102,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1654 Benson Avenue
Who owns 1654 Benson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 1654 Benson Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 1654 Benson 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 1654 Benson Avenue built?
City records list 1925 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.