1970 Homecrest Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229BBL 3-07291-0030Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
1970 Homecrest Avenue is a school building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11229. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 69
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 9
- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 21, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 69
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at the time of inspection,the following room doors were not self-closing 402,401,404,403,410,406,405,311,310,307,308,305,306,301,201,204,203,206,205,208,209
Mar 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8,27-371(j).at the time of inspection,the following room doors had then knob handless 402,401,404,403,4
Mar 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.staircase d had a broken transom on 4th floor.1 cracked panel was observed at staircase d on the 3rd floor.staircase d had 2 broken transom panel.1 clear 5
Mar 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
28-301.1 unlawful placement of furnishings,decorations or other objects at exists that obstruct access to egress from or visibility thereof per fdny 2008 code:fc 1027.4.at the time of inspection,security desk w
Mar 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. exterior at rear at building observed missing mortor at several locations. remedy: repair/replace.
Jul 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35655170h exit door not self-closing.noted:on 1st fl next to rm 102 & rm 109.on 2nd fl next to rm 202.on 3rd fl next to rm 302.4th fl next to rm 402 & rm410.all these doors not closing properly.remedy:
Mar 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Combustion air motorized louver whisker switch defective/oil shutoff valve missing top of oil tank/in the lunch room the boiler room door does not close in frame;correct violation and submit the certificate of
Jul 13, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Whisker switch on motorized combustion air louver is defective/water gauge glass on boiler feed tank is defective;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jul 13, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Pvi hot water heater=draft regulator is defective/poor flame from burnerýpulsation¨/, maintain boiler; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jul 13, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35560961m(5/4/2021)occupancy contrary to that allowed by thecertificate of occupancy of bldg dept records.at exp.#4 roof of bldg schoolyard converted to parking lot to approx. 20 cars.remedy:disconti
May 11, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue #35560963x(5/4/2021)exit door not self closing.exit d1 in basement,1st fl new room mo,2ndfl near room 202.at 4th fl near room 402, 410.not close properly when tested.remedy:repair/replace doors
May 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35495128y doi5.6.20 occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o or bldgs dept records.noted:observed@exp4 yd being used as parking lot contrary to c/o cars parked in yd.discont illegal use or amend c/o.
May 4, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.1fl lunchrm near rmb14 1place 2exit light,@auditorium near main exit 1exit sign,@aud
May 4, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not selfclosing properly.1exit ddoor near rm402,2exit door near rm410,2fl 1exit door near rm202,2exit door@fl 1fl near rm110,@bsmt@exitd 1exit door not selfclosing properly@time of insp.repair/replace
May 4, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35422493p occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of orbldg dept records. noted: observed at exp#4 the yard is being used as a parking lot contrary to the c of o. 4 cars were parked in the yard.
May 6, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35422491l exit door not self closing. noted: observed the following doors were not closing properly. 4th fl stairwell d,c & b,2nd flstairwell a & 1st fl stairwell a,c & d. remedy: repair/replace door.
May 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35328658n exit door not self closing. noted: the following exit doors not self-closing: at 1st floor,stairwell a,c,d,2nd floor,stairwell a and at 4th floor stairwell c,d,b. remedy:repair and/or replace
May 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35328656j failure to maintain building in code compliant manner-provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2;27-369. noted:at 1st fl entrance,security desk occupying half of corridor width obstructing
May 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35328655h occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept. records. noted:at basket court located at exp.#4,basketcourt being used as a parking lot w/ 14 cars parked at the time of ins
May 13, 2019
Resolve - 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:emergency lighting observed inoperative at following l
May 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue of nov#35261036p failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2; 27-369. noted: at 1st floor entrance, security desk occupying half of hallway corrido
Apr 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371. noted kitck stops installed on doors located at rooms 403,407,404,401,303,306,210,203 and
Apr 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing. noted: exit doors located at stairwell a,c, and d at level 1 not self closing c&d on 4th floor and b on 4th flr also not self closing. 2nd flr stairwell a missing booster.rmdy:
Apr 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue of nov#35261038z occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo or bldg dept records. noted: at basketball court located at exp#4. basketball court being used as a parking lot with 14 cars parked.rmdy: di
Apr 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or bldg dept records. noted: at the basket ball court w/basket ball hoop,14 cars on parked. remedy: disc illegal use or amend c of o.
May 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35214104x exit door not self-closing. noted: at 4th fl main ofsink room#4 1st fl-exit c,d,2nd fl exit c,a,door not properly closing due to defective hardware. remedy: repair/replace door.
May 15, 2017
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 displayed in corridor throughout the bldg is greater than 20% allowed per code.
May 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2;27-369. noted: at 1st fl in front of the main entrance,security desk occupied half of the corridor width obstruct
May 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1'27-542. noted: at gym,2 exit doors do not have emergency lighting.
May 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing; observed at 4th floor main of sink room #4, 1st floor exit c& d at cellar exit 7-g.rem:repair/replace door
Oct 11, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to mainatain building in code-compliant manner; lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 100.6.1, 27-542; noted at auditorium inside right side of stage at cella
Oct 11, 2016
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted @ room 301 at ceiling exp 3 (interior) leaking from radiator from 4th floor ceiling deteriorating.rem:repair/or replace
Oct 11, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3, 27-345, observed at room 203, b15 & b6.rem:provide maintain fire stopping
Oct 11, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Water damaged floors-wood sub flooring rotted deteriorated w/vinyl tile loose/displaced. at: gymnasium & cafeteria surrounding steam radiators. remedy: repair defects noted.
Apr 17, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Doors not closing - at main entry door & frames rotting/deteriorating.remedy: repair &/or replace defects noted.
Apr 17, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #34927599k approx 17 cars parked in school play yard contrary to d.o.b. records. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Apr 17, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to dob records 19 cars parked in school yard basketball courts rem: discontinue illegal use or amend dob records if feasible
Sep 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing fire stop at electric service room in cafeteria no fire stop with 2 pipe penetrations through walls rem: provide fire stop
Sep 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial obstruction at 1fl lcorridor partial obstruction w/ furniture and combustible material ie paper racks easels rem; remove all items maintain corridor width clear
Sep 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Broken tiles at cafeteria boys restroom broken loose and crumbling glazed tile along window wall rem: repair wall tiles
Sep 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34854967k moisture penetration the exterior walls have become porous allowing moisture to penetrate into room 402 310 3fl stairway b 3fl girls restroom rem: water proof exterior walls
Sep 20, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain observed: spalling plaster on ceiling & walls rms 402,310 stair b 3rd fl st3 3 fl girls rm, cafeteria wall. remedy: maintain bldg
Jun 3, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain observed water penetration thru exterior brick wall rms 402,310 stair b 3rd fl 301 st 3 3fl girls rm cafeteria. remedy: maintain bldg
Jun 3, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain. observed: app is exterior window defective won't stay open/operate properly various locations thru out bldg. remedy: maintain bldg
Jun 3, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 1017.1;27-369;1003.6. means of egress at boiler room partially obstructed: 1- by snow equipment on playground side. 2- by cafeteria table on cafeteria side. remedy: remove all obstructions - maintain
Jun 19, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue 34698104n. exterior chimney has multiple areas of missing mortar in the joints (view from roof level) also noted step cracking at northside of chimney. remedy: repair chimney.
Jun 19, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Exterior chimney has multiple areas of missing mortar joints (view from roof level) also noted step cracking at north side of chimney. remedy: repair chimney.
Aug 20, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal hardware at only roof access door key cylinder in place. remedy: remove hardware
Aug 20, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.noted:at front entrance steps the patchwork is spalling off steps @ main entrance on homecrest ave. remedy:repair/replace patch on steps.
May 17, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plaster loose, cracked, spalling on ceiling at exit 6 vestibule, rm #b16 on wall and ceiling and exit 1 vestibule ceiling. remedy: repair plaster.
Apr 29, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 60,288 ft²
- Lot area
- 33,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 7291 / 30
- Assessed value
- $22,467,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1970 Homecrest Avenue
Who owns 1970 Homecrest Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 1970 Homecrest Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 1970 Homecrest 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 1970 Homecrest Avenue built?
City records list 1928 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.