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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

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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 · 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

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

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.