Violations at 70-02 54 Avenue

Emergency work order due to cracked/spalling masonry cornice at parapet on exposure #4 west elevation at north-west end. remedy: immediately provide sidewalk shed at exposure #4 west elevation at north-west end under direction of a licensed professional

Jun 12, 2025

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed on exp #4 west elev:cracked, spalling masonry cornice at parapet @ north west end & cracked sealant/mortar joint @ cornice & eyebrow at the south west end of exposure #4 west elevation. remedy: repair and/or replace masonry at parapet

Jun 12, 2025

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

Sep 10, 2018

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 10, 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 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

Nov 14, 2016

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

Nov 14, 2016

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 11, 2015

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 11, 2015

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

Mar 3, 2015

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

Mar 3, 2015

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

Mar 3, 2015

Nyc department of education

Jun 2, 2014

Nyc department of education

Jun 2, 2014

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

May 30, 2014

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

May 30, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 3, 2013

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 3, 2013

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 2, 2013

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

Oct 1, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 24, 2012

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst

Aug 15, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 4, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 4, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 17, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 17, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 30, 2009

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 30, 2009

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 12, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 12, 2007

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Apr 2, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 13, 2006

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 13, 2006

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 18, 2006

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Oct 1, 2005

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 27, 2005

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 27, 2005

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Nov 19, 2004

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Apr 21, 2004

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 27, 2003

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 27, 2003

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 27, 2003

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Mar 21, 2003

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 19, 2002

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 19, 2002

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Feb 19, 2002

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:classroom doors do not self-close properly at 3rd-s308,s306,s304,s302.2nd flr-s218,s207.1st flr-s108,s104,s106,s102.rem:repair and/or replace.

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:emergency lights did not work when tested,#'s6,43,44,45,46,51,52,53,56

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:classroom doors do not self-close at 4th flr-404,406,408,405,417,414,409,416,418420,413.3rd flr-320,315,313,318,311,309,307,312,321,323,324,310,308,30

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Reissue#35691681h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:exterior doors frames rusted and have holes.at exit 20,exit 17exit 14,exit 16.rem:repair and/or replace.

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. exterior doors frames rusted and have holes. at exits 20, exit 17, exit 14, exit 16. remedy: repair and/or replace.

Feb 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

Exit door not self-closing. class room door not closing, broken or missing hardware in room 223, 212, 205, 209, 211, 218, 218a, 215, 304, 306, 310, 305, 309, 320, 413, 420, 409m 413, 420, 409, 414, 412, 405, 41

Feb 18, 2025 · Penalty $625

Reissue 35677202k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. roof level cracks in chimney, has vertical cracks at east and south side. missing mortar. remedy: repair and/or replace.

Feb 18, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted ramp outside of exit#15 has hard railing which find detached at a two pipe connection.long piece of hard rail pipe sticking out & loose poses a hazard

Feb 29, 2024 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at stairwell k10 roof excess,railing above landing has spalling cement.additionally at exit#11 ceiling in corner has spalled plaster exposing wire mes

Feb 29, 2024 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at roof level chimney has vertical cracks along brick & mortar at the east & south elevations.additionally at highest roof level vertical cracks in pa

Feb 29, 2024 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:existing emergency not operative when tested.at 4th fl gym(2 lights),3

Feb 29, 2024 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:fireproof self closing doors not closing properly at 3rd fl stairwell j,1st fl smoke doors by exit 15 and at auditorium stairwell g right at stage.add

Feb 29, 2024 · Penalty $625

Reissue #35577340k failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner illumination for exits discharge & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.aprox 90% of emergency light nutin working state includes the gy

Jan 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

Reissue #35577381r failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: illumination for exit,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.127381 at 1st fl auditorium lights 25,27,29 not working.remedy:repair/r

Jan 24, 2022 · Penalty $1,562

Reissue #35577382z exit door not self-closing 5th fl bx room 854 hall-way doors don't close,at exit 3 on 1st fl outside door not self closing.remedy:repair/replace door.

Jan 24, 2022 · Penalty $1,562

Boiler shut down due to proble with ignition on burner for 5years

Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $625

Oil leak at burner

Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $625

All entrances to boiler room do not have switches,draft inducer for wtr htr not interlocked,runs continous,#1 boiler tubes leaking and has oil lk

Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.@1fl auditorium3place each place 2exit emergency light25,27,29@1fl lunch rm 5place ea

Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges & public corridors, noted: 3rd flr gym 3 unit are not working, 4th flr gym 1 unit in gym is broken lights

Nov 22, 2016

Sec: 27-766. fresh air in gas meter room rs 16/ p115.4 & 6/tppn 1 of 1994, missing fresh air in let in gas room, duct work in area supplies several room not fresh air. re-issue: 35084954j. rem: provide fresh ai

Nov 22, 2016

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345 fuel tank room holes in rear ceiling & holes in wall that have pipe/ conouit penetrations. re-issue: 35129490r. rem: prov

Nov 22, 2016

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping perbc712.3,27-345.note 2 holes/penetrations in rear ceiling of fuel tank room.each about 6"x6".rem comply w/ nov

Sep 10, 2015

Re-issue # 35027842y. missing fire stopping in fuel oil tank room with holes in ceiling and wall that have pipe/conduit penetrations. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.

Feb 3, 2014

27-766. no fresh air inlet. gas meter room missing fresh air inlet. duct work supplies several rooms, is not fresh air, and no visible fusable link at register. remedy: provide fresh air inlet.

Feb 3, 2014

Failure to maintain. missing handrail at stairway k along the wall in the science wing. remedy: replace handrail.

Feb 3, 2014

Door not self-closing. at stairway 4i, door drags on floor and remains stuck open and smoke door adjacent to room 105 with broken door closer. remedy: replace door closer and door if required.

Feb 3, 2014

Basement oil tank room - missing fire stopping wall to ceiling. rmdy: install fire stopping as per code.

Jul 17, 2013

Reissue 34906559n exterior foundation wall is porous and allowing water to enter the building causing damage at the motor room at cellar level. rmdy: maintain building as per code.

Jul 17, 2013

Spalling plaster. at stairway i,bulkhead ceiling has spalling & crumbling plaster at recent roof repair. rem:repair plaster surfaces.

Apr 12, 2012

712.3:missing fire stopping. at cellar gas meter room,approx 3" hole in terrace tta wall to adjacent storage room. rem:seal all penetrationsin firewall.

Apr 12, 2012

Exterior roof has become porous & allowing rain to enter the building causing interior damages at stair a/b on the 3rd floor level. remedy: water proof exterior roof.

Apr 13, 2011

Reissue: 34854685m the concrete around the i - beam is spalling away located adjacent to the service elevator at the cellar level. remedy: repair and/or replace concrete around i-beam.

Apr 13, 2011

Reissue: 34854687x exterior foundation wall is porous & allowing water to enter the building causing interior damages at the motor room at cellar level. remedy: water proof exterior foundation wall.

Apr 13, 2011

Failure to maintain bldg-interior noted:@ cellar level electric room drs have unapproved type of airvents installed.rem:maintain bldg-repair &/or replace installed approved type airvents fire dampers or remove

May 12, 2010

Failure to maintain interior noted:cellar level behind boiler & in elevator motor room there is water seepage through foundation walls.rem:maintain bldg-repair/stop water seepage

May 12, 2010

Failure to maintain interior noted:@ staircase c roof landing underside has spalding concrete due to water seepage from exterior door sill.rem:maintain bldg make all repairs

May 12, 2010

Failure to maintain bldg,interior reissue nov34793513j section of concrete 1ftx6ft has dislodge from ceiling i beam & is support by pipe underneath it.rem:maintain bldg repair &/or replace dislodge concrete

May 12, 2010

The concrete is spalling off the i-beam at the cellar level adjacent to the service elevator. remedy: repair/replace concrete on ceiling.

Jul 10, 2009

Reissue: 34793512h. the plaster is spalling off the ceiling located inroom 220 on the 2nd flr level. remedy: repair/replace plaster.

Jul 10, 2009

Re-issue 34592069l. windows inoperative approx 80% w/rotted sashes andframes, cannot open, counter balancces broken. remedy: replace windows

Apr 25, 2008

Re-issue. 34592071k. 1st floor corridor above exit 5 doors glazed brick has a step crack approx 2' long. remedy: repair wall.

Apr 25, 2008

Re-issue 34592072m. plaster ceiling water damage @ classroom 220. remedy: repair wall/ceiling.

Apr 25, 2008

Re-issue 345920734. cracked plaster corridor walls @ 2nd fl above stair h and i doors. remedy: repair/patch wall.

Apr 25, 2008

Failure to maintain. defect note 3rd fl stair (k) defect door check, 1fl stair a missing door check. remedy: make all necessary repairs.

Apr 25, 2008

Failure to maintain. defects noted: at 1fl cashiers rm exit door rotted throughout w/illegal hardware on it, 4th fl stair h door hits fl, cafeteria vestibule door hits frame. remedy: make all necessary repairs.

Apr 25, 2008

Failure to maintain: defects noted: 4 fl stair e missing check broken door checks, 3 fl stair c, 1 fl stair f auditorium, 1 fl stair h broken check. remedy: make all necessary repairs.

Apr 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

Water penetration thru ceiling into cross corridor from science wing to old section @ 3rd floor. remedy: stop water penetration & make all necessary repairs.

Aug 7, 2007

Reissue: 34517470h. cracked plaster corridor walls at second floor above stair h & i doors. remedy: repair/patch wall.

Aug 7, 2007

Plaster ceiling water damaged: classrom #220 (also damage below window) remedy: repair/patch ceiling/wall.

Aug 7, 2007