Violations at 79-15 Penelope Avenue

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 29, 2021

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 29, 2021

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 29, 2021

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 29, 2021

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 29, 2021

Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020

Jun 20, 2021

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 13, 2020

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 13, 2020

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 12, 2020

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 26, 2019

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 26, 2019

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 26, 2019

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

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

Sep 6, 2019

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 14, 2018

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 14, 2018

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 14, 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 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 26, 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

C-construction other optional

Oct 4, 2016

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 23, 2015

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 23, 2015

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 23, 2015

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

Jun 10, 2015

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

Jun 10, 2015

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

Jun 10, 2015

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

Oct 31, 2014

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

Oct 31, 2014

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

Oct 31, 2014

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

Oct 1, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 20, 2012

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

Aug 15, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 27, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 27, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 27, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 20, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 6, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 6, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 6, 2010

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 19, 2007

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 19, 2007

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jun 7, 1994

Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.at time of inspection observed missing lights at exp 1 and 4 creating hazardous tripand fail conditions to the public that may result in serious injuries.

Apr 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,400

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). noted: installation of a door kick stop on classroom 321 3rd floor compromising fire rat

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: glass cracked on 1st floor lobby schoolyard exit main corridor also wire mesh glass panels in stairwells e 2nd to 3rd floor and stair c 2nd floor to

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: emergency discharge illumination lights not functioning when tes

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: fire rated classrooms and smoke doors not self-closing due to binding or hardware, on classrooms 378, 350, 313, 329, of 2 doors, 227, 225, 211, 257,

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: water leak from slab beam in electrical switch gear room leaking on the transformer unit possibly causing a short circuit on the unit. remedy: repai

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

Exit door not self-closing. noted: exterior emergency exit door not self-closing upon inspection on exterior door on the left leading into schoolyard 1st fl(1 of 3 doors) and exterior door exit 8 first floor ma

Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $625

Reissue#35678691p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.lack if emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.emergency lighting for exit,no emg lights i

Feb 27, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

Reissue#35678690n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.in yard metal gratting bent and cracked,over cellar air in take.rem:repair and/or replace.

Feb 27, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.rearyard metal rectangular gratting bent and cracked missing rock fall hazard.grating over cellar air intake 1st drop has been overloaded cracking the welds

Mar 8, 2024 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exit,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.new wing of school new bathroom made with no windows,not tied

Mar 4, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

Combustible material not isolated from blr rm,damper & wiska switch for combustion air not working,need 1 tube replaced,compressor lking oil,glass missing on gauge,rating plate missing on rel. valve

Jun 16, 2021 · Penalty $625

Oil lk,by burner missing bolts on boiler door,oil leak at supply pumps ,valve missing on oil tank on suction line,b/4 anti syphon

Jun 16, 2021 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.@2fl 1exit signnear rm251 existing emergency light arent operational when tested atoi

Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $625

Exit door not self-closing. at third floor near room no. 321. exit door is not self-closing properly, that is corridor exit door when tested at the time of inspection.

Jun 25, 2018

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1; 27-381. at 3rd fl near room no. 371 one place exit sign existing emergency sign is no

Jun 25, 2018

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at basement/boiler rm level,gas powered equipment stored and very close to paint storage room marked dangerous.a per section fc313.also large quantities of

Jul 27, 2017

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.provide requiredcorridor width per bc1016.2;27-369(partial obstruction)at the basement/boiler rm level at several locations.rem:provide proper corridor widt

Jul 27, 2017 · Penalty $530

Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances several areas in basement and boiler rm areas have the outside walls that are wet,peeling,spalling,missing,bricks,and deteriorating.many areas are wet,stained

Jul 27, 2017

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.in basement and boiler rm areas,metal cabinets and various items are rusted,decaying and cluttering flr areas.very disorganized and very unclean.rem:repair

Jul 27, 2017

Failure to comply with fdny code.at the time of inspection observed nocertificate of fitness for use of propane heaters.stop all use of propane heaters.rem:comply with fdny code;provide certificate of fitness.

Mar 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

Bc3301.1.2/failure to comply with fdny code.at the time of inspection observed no firewatch guard when using propane heaters.rem:comply withfire code.provide fireguard,call best for reinspection.

Mar 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

Sec. 3311.1 power(actuated)tools-no certification at time of inspection active alteration site mason worker using"power actuated"nail cut tofasten clips to steel beam was lit in the face by unknown piece of

Feb 1, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

3303.15.1 collection and containment.noted-concrete pair in progress @79 street there is a concrete washout box in street that is leaking concrete residence into street.rem:maintain adequate washout/avoid possi

Oct 4, 2016 · Penalty $400

3303.4.1 slipping hazards.note:@time of inspection site erected to 3rdflr/roof level.permanent stairs are installed the landings are not filled-exposed heavy gauge wire mesh12x3 blocks,are causing a tripping h

Oct 4, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

Failure to maintain:no toeboard.note-@3rd flr level there are no toeboards in place @exp#2,#3,&#4 causing a hazrard to workers below.rem:provide/mainmtain toeboards @all times.

Oct 4, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

3301.1.1 responsibility for safety-no overhead protection note:@time of inspection steel erected to 3rd flr level @roof.pouring concrete @roof level.there is no overhead protection is place @exp#2&#3&#4 for in/

Oct 4, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

Door not self-closing. gym exit doors are not self-closing, rm 258, no door closers installed on one of each double doors. remedy: install door closers/maintain exit doors self-closing.

Feb 6, 2014

Failure to maintain fire proofing electrical room. basement - 12 foot long beam missing fire proofing. remedy: maintain all fire proofing as per code.

Jul 22, 2013

Defective door - at 1st fl stwy c door is racked at frame. at 2nd fl gym room 258 door is racked to frame - not self closing properly. remedy: repair doors to self closing.

Jul 22, 2013

Reissue 34949697y spalling plaster - at stairway e bulkhead ceiling,spalling & crumbling plaster 2 areas,1 w/1 w/exposed wire lathe. remedy:repair plaster surface.

Jul 22, 2013

Unauthorized storage. at room 134 storage of 3 gasoline plastic containers of various sizes. rem:remove items comply with code.

Apr 13, 2012

Spalling plaster. at stairway e bulkhead ceiling,spalling & crumbling plaster 2 areas one with exposed wire lathe. rem:repair plaster surface.

Apr 13, 2012

Defective door. at 1st flr stairway c,door is racked to frame & not self closing properly. rem:repair door to properly self close.

Apr 13, 2012

The plaster on the ceiling is spalling located at bulkhead "e" at roof level. remedy: &/or replace plaster.

Mar 24, 2011

Reissue: 348547584 exterior parapet (on the inside) is cracked adjacent on 79th street side at roof level. remedy: repair &/or replace cracked parapet.

Mar 24, 2011

Failure to maintain bldg exterior noted:roof level of old school on 79th st side interior of parapet has cracked & missing of lower stone causing water seepage into bldg.rem:maintain bldg.make all repairs

May 13, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain bldg interior electric room has no fire stopping installed various openings & pipe/conduit in ceilings & walls.rem:maintain bldg-install fireproofing

May 13, 2010

Failure to maintain bldg interior noted:in boiler room vacumn unit return pumps is leaking water onto flr of boiler room to a distance of approx 15ft.rem:maintain bldg repair &/or replace cacumn/return unit.sto

May 13, 2010

Failure to maintain bldg.noted:roof bulkhead exit door is wood and notself closin.@ staircase.rem:maintain bldg install fireproofing exit door with self closer.

May 13, 2010

Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant noted: roof bulkhead not closing is hitting door frame. remedy: replace door.

May 15, 2009

Sec. 1017.1;27-369. reissue: 34692769k. exit passageway of corridorr required width decreased by obstruction. noted: 3rd flr near exit 6 blocked by tv/stand, chairs, deck, bookshelf, computer, etc. erected

May 15, 2009

Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:@time of inspecttion,ps49 @ north elevation exit,sidewalk shed post obstructing passa geway approx 4ft from corner of bldg,also one riding tractor for snow

Apr 23, 2009

Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary measures - construction.as noted:at time of inspection on an active construction site bldg up to 3 stories(ps 49)vertical netting & elevator

Apr 23, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

Failure to maintain exterior. in room 327 & 319 plaster has spalled near roof drains in classroom due to rain water. remedy: repair & provide plaster.

Jul 11, 2008

Failure to maintain interior. re-issue 34505414p. no cover for opening over electrical (rome) in place. solid covering must be provided for open wire mesh. remedy: provide solid cover form electrical room over

Jul 11, 2008 · Penalty $500

Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. re-issue 34542059x. exit passage or corridor required on 3rd and 2nd floors in front of staircase mark (f3). on 2nd fl office equipment in corridor. ( ). remedy:

Jul 11, 2008

Reissue #34505412l exit passageway or corridor required width decreased by obstructions.noted:3rd fl near exit 6 blocked by desk,bookshelf &metal partition wall in corridor to create area "308" remedy remove al

Aug 3, 2007

Reissue 34505415r celalr gas meter room has no ventilation.remedy:provide required ventilation.

Aug 3, 2007

Reissue #34505414p cellar electrical room above entry door is open wire mesh.right side concrete ceiling firestopping around penetration haswood/corrugated material supporting firestopping.remedy:provide/mainta

Aug 3, 2007