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2501 Surf Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07054-0045Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation

2501 Surf Avenue is a school building built in 1961 in Brooklyn, 11224. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
50
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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 16

  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work make site safe contact borough comm. at 718 802-3677

    Jun 13, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 21, 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    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
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  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 50

  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35721179r failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:in boiler room at basement level,the columns,ceilings and walls are cracked,chipped,and flaking off.rem:repair/replace.

    Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35721177n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 2nd floor,auditorium entrance door not closing properly.remrepair/replace.

    Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35720998x noted:the bulkhead at stair b allows water penetration when raining.rem:repair/replace-fix the leak.

    Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:the concrete pavement at the front courtyard,exposure 1,at the base of the flagpole is severly cracked causing a dangerous trip hazard.rem:repair/repl

    Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:the entry stairs at exposure 1 and 3 are in need of repair.concrete chipped,falling out and the steel nosing treads are loose causing trip hazards.rem

    Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:there wereclassrooms,corridors and offices that have hanging combustible material as decorations and display.rem:remove all hanging materials.

    Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35721176l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:there were several broken windows at t.o.i.outside classroom 309 and 333.rem:repair/replace.

    Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35721175j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:a leak in the roof is causing water damage to ceilings and walls at corridors and rooms by stairwell b and d.rem:repair/replace fix

    Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35720999h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted: the railing parapet at roof level on the 27th street side exp3 is in disrepair dangerous to anyone on the roof.rem:repair/replace.x

    Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at 4 floor and stairwell b and d hallways, classrooms roof leaking water penetration; spalling. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Jul 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at 2 floor corridor by 239, 221, auditorium entrance, stage front left, 1 fl. 127, 129, kitchen 163 and cafeteria by exit6 doors are not closing prop

    Jul 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at gas, electrical and boiler room. ceilings, walls and columns running cracks.remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Jul 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at bulkhead stair b water penetration in stairwell. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Jul 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at roof fencing on 27 street side disconnected and angled in disrepair. remedy:repair and/or replace.

    Jul 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at outside classrooms 309 and 333 14 broken windows. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Jul 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at auditorium(5) lights, by 207, gym(1) and box #10 emergency lights and inoperable. remedy: repair/replace lighting.

    Jul 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.noted:on 2nd fl next to staircase a on left side auditorium door is missing.remedy:replace door.

    Mar 27, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35386593r exit door not self closing noted at auditorium exit door left side of teh stage not self clsoing due to defective hardware repair/replace door

    Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35361261j failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted cafeteria 4 exit/entrance doors panic bars are falling off door and are a danger to the kids repair panic bars

    May 3, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door self closing noted at auditorium across from room 251 exit doors not operate properly also exit door on leftside next stage steps not closing repair and or replace

    May 3, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted: at roof exit doors a,b,c 2nd fl gym and auditorium and 1st fl exit doors 1,3 and 4 and cafeteria exit 3 all door in disrepair racked also noted 2nd

    Sep 28, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination forexits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381 noted at 2nd floor gym, auditorium, exit a and 1st flr cafeteria emergency

    Sep 28, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing noted: at 3rd fl hallway door near room 3192nd fl hallway door near room 203 and exit a door self closure non operational/in disrepair.

    Sep 28, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted: at roof level middle section of roof / roof () in disrepair sunken in rmdy: repair and/or replace

    Sep 28, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Defective school yard paving. at south kindergarden schoolyard,apprx 2'3'area of asphalt paving has sunken w/small hole to void of unknown size. rmdy:make all necessary flat work reparis and repave.

    Jun 24, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Glazed ceramic block cracked displaced loose w/ missing loose mortar joints at 2nd story gymnasium adjacent to boy locker room em: repair defect noted

    Mar 16, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Operation of place of assembly w/o a current cert of operation.gym,auditorium,cafeteria,permit expired on 10/2009.remedy:obtain a place of assembly certificate of operation.

    Jun 18, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Haz - auditorium door next to rm 253 in danger of falling. remedy: repair/replace door forthwith.

    Jun 30, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Play ground area at side of building has large sink hole approx 4'w x 4'l x 6" inch deep. remedy: repair sink hole forthwith

    Aug 28, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Missing bar on panic hardware @ 3rd floor exit 7/8,exit 5/6 exit 1/2 and 1st floor exit 1/2 and 2nd floor exit 1.remedy:replace missing bar on panic hardware

    Apr 27, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Reissue 34389498x failure to provide panic hardware where required noted areas are:exit doors 1 of the 1st floor exits 1&2 on 2nd floor and exits 1 +5 on the 3rd floor.remedy:provide operable panic hardware

    Jul 21, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defects are cracked loose and missing sections of metal thread strips on main entry steps and adjacent steps on west 25 side of premises.remedy:make safe make repairs and/or replacements

    Jul 21, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defects are: broken cracked walk ways in school area remedy: make safe

    Jul 21, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defects are: cracked tiled column. tiles are dislodged & popping out at top of column. column is on west 25 street side of school

    Jul 21, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect is: broken cracked retaining walls & masony stringers on west 27 st & west 25 st sides of school remedy: make repairs

    Jul 21, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain, defect is: missing center rail at entrance steps. remedy: maintain building, make all necessary repairs forthwith.

    Nov 18, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain, defect is paved surfaces at main entrance have cracks uneven and causing trip hazards. remedy: maintain building, make all necessary repairs forthwith.

    Nov 18, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain, defect is flaking, peeling walls at various rooms. remedy: maintain building, make all necessary repairs forthwith.

    Nov 18, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain, defect is: poor ventilation at auditoirium no windows. remedy: maintain biulding, make all necessary repairs forthwith.

    Nov 18, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide panic hardware where required. noted exit doors 1 &2 on 2nd floor missing. remedy: provide panic hardware.

    Feb 19, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building noted defects bukhead has stress cracks. at exit 1 & 2 - 3 & 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 stress cracks in tile work in corrider outside room 319 log five door. remedy: make repairs.

    Feb 20, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building noted defects water penetration into boiler room, remedy: make repairs.

    Feb 20, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.defects are:around water penetrates into boiler room causing floor to be slippery and hazardous.remedy:do all repairs.remedy:do all repairs.

    Jun 21, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain upon inspection of the above address 1 boiler room has water penetration through floor making the floor slipery and possibly hazardous remedy make all repairs make all repairs make safe

    May 4, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain upon inspection of the above address 1 the following bathrooms rm 216 & 214 have their toilet bowls ripped out rmedy make all repairs

    May 4, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain upon inspection of the above address stress cracks in tile work in corridor outside room 319 by fire door remedy make all repairs

    May 4, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain upon inspection of the above address the following bulkheads have streess cracks in their block work exit 5 & 6 7 & 8 ! & 2 3 & 4 remedy make all repairs

    May 4, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain upon ispection of the above address 1 boiler has water penetration through exterior wall & floor at boiler # 2 remedy make al repairs

    May 4, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defects are:around water penetrates into boiler room,causing floor to be slippery and hazardous.remedy:do all repairs.

    Jun 16, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: a) paved surfaces at main entrance have cracks, uneven & causing trip hazards b) mising center rail at entrance steps c) flaking, peeling walls at various rooms d) bathroo

    Jun 30, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 19, 2023 · Apt 7U

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 19, 2023 · Apt 7U

    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
1961
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
67,840 ft²
Lot area
97,471 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7054 / 45
Assessed value
$7,342,200
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 2501 Surf Avenue

Who owns 2501 Surf Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation.

Does 2501 Surf Avenue have violations?

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

Is 2501 Surf 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 2501 Surf Avenue built?

City records list 1961 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.