Violations at 55-20 Van Horn Street
Queens, NY 11373 · BBL 4-02879-0031 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations
25 DOB violations, newest first.
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
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 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 14, 1996
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
Md
Feb 6, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
The newest 50 of 54 ECB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted defectivered fence at rear. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted exit doors #4, #5, #8 not self-closing. remedy: repair/replace door.
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissued ecb #35720044p. altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy without a valid certificate of occupancyas per 28-118.3.1; 28-118.3.2. noted building occupied by students wit
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissued ecb #35720046z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridorsper bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted emergency lights not working at old and n
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissued ecb #35720047k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted parapet wall guard rails missing panel. also several sections of the guard rails loose due to missing bolts at new school. r
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissued ecb #35720048m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at 3rd floor corridor by room #327 floor tiles cracked, loose and bulging. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35720049y. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. noted illegal storage at electrical rooms on each floor at newschool and at electrical rooms on each floor at new school and at elec
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Restore to service immediately as per d.o.b
Dec 4, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted illegal storage at cardboard boxes inside 1st fl stair j. at cellar electric meter room illegal storage of misc. items bins, vacuums, floor buffers,
May 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner, at 3rd fl corridor by rm #327, floor tiles are cracked, loose and bulging, creating tripping hazard. remedy: repair and/or replace.
May 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at new side roof, parapet wall guard rails missing panel, also several sections of the guard rails are loose due to missing bolts. poses falling hazard. re
May 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35677528k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. emergency lights not working throughout new side du
May 28, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35677530j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. rear yard red fencing was loose with missing bolts and broken hinges. remedy: repair and/or replace.
May 28, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue #35677531l. altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1-28-118-3.2. temp c of o #402043374t042 expired on -5/27/21. building was occupied by students, te
May 28, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. no c of o tco 102043374t042 exp in 2021 no new c of oon file. remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jun 3, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. fencing hinges broken off at black front fencing and at red yard fencing in rear. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jun 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. flag pole base wood used to xenter pole rotted away now pole leans to the right side.remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jun 3, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35672794k. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exit discarges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. 1st floor corridor emg lights not work and by exit 7 not wor
Jun 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. illumination for exit, exit discharges, and public corridors per 1006.1;27-381. at time of inspection observed at 1st floor corridor emergency lights are n
Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue: #35502726r - exit door not self closing. doors in auditorium not self closing. remedy: comply with code, repair & replace
May 12, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
1. repair safety rod .(c/u) .this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers' safety. repair safety rod and contact nycdob at [email protected] and 212-393-2435 to return device to service. 2. no door
Sep 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Both relief valves need to be replaced correct violating condition and submit a certificate of correction
Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Oil leak at burner, lugs missing from clean out plates correct violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction
Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at auditorium-both exit doors on each side of the stage not self closing. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jun 8, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing, main entrace in first fl in side one door is not self closing properly. @first fl. exit "2" satir "a" right sideexit door is not self closing properly(ini) 337 roo two corridor exit
May 24, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exit, exit discharges & public corridors per 1006.1; 27-381. @ time of insp. gymnasium & caffeteria emergency lights not working couldn't fine
Jul 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35217066h. exit door not self closing. noticed @ time of insp door in gymnasium @ exit 20b & across from stairway e also door on 3rdfl stairway e between new & old wing not closing properly. remedy: rep
Jul 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35217068l. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. notice @ time of insp. water leak from main valve control @ water meter room cellar level new bldg. remedy: repair or replace.
Jul 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35217069n. altered changed bldg occuppied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2. @ time of insp. tco # 402043374 expiredon 7/16/17. noticed scholl. remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue
Jul 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1;28-118.3.2. noted: school operated at premises w/o c of o. remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 25, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: water leak from defective main valve control at water meter room,cellar level new bldg. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Oct 25, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc1006.1;27-542. noted: defective emergency lighting observed at 1st fl staircase
Oct 25, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at 2nd fl staircase'a',exit'b'from cafeteria,at gymnasium exit 20b,doors do not close properly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Oct 25, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: storage of chair,bin,cardboard boxes was observed at bulkhead area by staircase'a'roof. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Oct 25, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Doors not closing. at 2nd story stair c and stair e. at 3rd story stair c and stair e. remedy: repair/replace doors noted.
Jul 23, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations-job#402881459.noted:chain link construction fence is left open at rear and at left students have access to take shortcut through
Jun 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. exterior. noted: roof bulkhead exterior door(old school door frame rusted, warped, door is wood, warp preventing closure to locked position. rem: maintain bldg. repair and/or replace
May 7, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec: 27-361: failure to maintain egress clear and unobstructed. noted:library - entrance from 1st fl. corridor marked exit leading into lib rary leading to exit to corridor obstructed by two tables w/12 chairs
May 7, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34592419m concrete is missing a portion of it's ceiling located in the gas meter room leaving exposed rebar's at cellar level. remedy: replace missing concrete at ceiling.
Oct 16, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Exterior roof has become porous & allowing rain water into the bldg causing interior damages into by the exit cafeteria leading to playground on the 1st level across from staircase "e".remedy:water-proof roof
Aug 15, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
The ceiling is missing a chunk of cement approximately 1' x 1' leaningexposed rebars in the gas meter room on cellar level.remedy:replace/repair ceiling.
Aug 15, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door frame is rotten at exit d front of auditorium on the 2nd level.remedy:repair/replace door frame.
Aug 15, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Interior classroom doors are missing door checks located all classroom on 2 & 3fl level.remedy:replace missing door checks.
Aug 15, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue:#34482055n first floor auditorium,each rear stair of c&d vestibules,inside brick arches above exit doors are cracked,broken & missing mortar. remedy:repair/replace/patch wall.
May 17, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
South blacktop play yard next to yard drain has sunken approx. 4" overan area of approx 25 sq. feet. remedy: repair/patch yard.
May 17, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect noted: staff office room 7 has a roof leak. remedy: maintain roof. make all necessary repairs.
Jun 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue: (34420684m) failure to maintain building. defects noted: first floor rear stairwells c and d vestibules from auditorium, inside brick arches above exit doors are cracked, broken and missing mortar.
Jun 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.noted:at exit doors from stairways c and d brickwork above exit doors is cracked,broken with mortar missing.remedy:make all necessary repairs
Apr 22, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit lights on floors 1,2,3 and stairs.failure to provide emergency power to exit lights on floors 1,2,3, and stairs.failure to provide emergency power to exit/direct
Mar 13, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 3"floor numbers signs at stair landing on all floors.failure to provide 3"letter stair i.d. signs on all floors.remedy:provide signage as per local law 16/84 code.
Mar 13, 2001
Resolve