68-17 68 Avenue

Queens, NY 11375BBL 4-03172-0002Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation

68-17 68 Avenue is a school building built in 1955 in Queens, 11375. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 31
ECB violations: 73
HPD complaints: 0

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 · 31

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
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 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 24, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2004
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 1995
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)restore elevator to service so that a complete inspection can be made by this department or file to have same classified as out of use or dismantled
Jul 6, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 73

Class - 2
Reissue#35725430x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.no firestopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted:in basement,electric meterroom main entrance door has wire mesh above door preventing fire-stopp
Jul 28, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35725429z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:interior fpsc doors do not self-close properly when tested at 3rd flr-staircase c,g.basement-cafeteria door.classroom doors do not s
Jul 28, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: interiorsmoke doors not self-closing properly. classroom doors do not self-close properly, 3rd flr-320, 318, 317, 315, 307, 311, 304, 302, 301, 323,
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: electric meter room is missing fire stopping in multiple places and door has mesh wiring on the top of it. re
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at 2 floor corridor by room 234 and 1fl. corridor by 119 doors are not closing properly. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. at stage left, 1-4, 1-15 and gym emergency lights are not lighting prop
Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at bulkheads b-c, e-f, g-h stairwells roof leaks at ceiling, stair i and o 3 floor ceiling crack and wall, stair b-c between 2 and 3 fl. crack in wall. rem
Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-542.observed on 2nd and 3rd floor corridors exits(staircase)no eme
Jun 17, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor
May 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
28-301.1 reissue: #35147196p-27-misc-no ventilation for rms:#331,245 &331b. occupied.remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve

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Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 reissue#35290649k failure to provide natual or mechanical ventilation to occupied spaces per mc 401.2. room#331b & room#245 are used as teachers rooms. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
Aug 14, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
24b,50. found 1- fitzgibbons boiler; 50-missing ladder and work plat form; 24b-missing emergency shutoff switch at 2nd boiler room door correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correctio
Sep 26, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
24b, 50. found 1 fitzgibbons boiler; 50-missing ladder and work plat form; 24b-missing emergency shut off switch at 2nd boiler room door. correct all violating conditions and submit a certificte of correction
Sep 26, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
24b,50. found 1- fitzgibbons boiler; 50-missing ladder and work plat form; 24b-missing emergency shutoff switch at 2nd boiler room door correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correctio
Sep 26, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35272481r- failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j) illegalhardware includes kick stops in auditorium on right side,main entrance
Jul 3, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
28-301.1 reissue:(35084862m)-no ventilation in rooms that be occupied w/students.rooms 331,245,225,331b.rem:comply w/summons.
Jul 3, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue:35272480p-failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits exit discharges & public corriodors per bc 1006.1;27-381 emergency lights @auditorium are not wworking properly when te
Jul 3, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec: 28-301.1. reissue# 35147196p. failure to provide natural or machanical ventilation to occupied spaces per mc 401.2 room# 245 use as teachers room, inadequate ventilation. rem: comply w/ nov.
Jul 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1, 27-381. existing emergency light are not operational when tested. in auditorium 4 set
Jul 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j) illegal hardware includesuse of kick stops. in auditorium right side main entrance door use ill
Jul 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35747197r,failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at austin st ramp railing loose unsecured at base outside exit door. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
Nov 30, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:illumination for extist,exit discharges & public corridors per bs 1006.1;27-381 note:@the time of insp @1st fl level in auditorium exit signs not illuminated.re
Aug 19, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.re-issue #35084861k issued on 2/6/14 austin street ramp railing is loose/unsecured concrete @base dislodged.rem:comply w/the notice of vio.
Aug 19, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.note:@the time of insp @bsmt level in electrical rm a water run off system w/water standing in a bucket as well a moterized water pump w/hose leading out of the
Aug 19, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
27-misc misc. vio re-issue #35084862m issued on 2/6/14 no centilation provided for rms 331,245,225 & 331b.rms occupied w/teachers,students.rem:comply w/the notice of vio.
Aug 19, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue # 35015672m. defective doors on 3rd flr stairway e & h; 2nd flr e & h & corridor door adjacent to room 231; 1st flr stairwell c, e & f; basement stairwell e, f & h. doors dragging, split doors & broke
Feb 6, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue # 35015671k. work without permit. sub-dividing rm 331 w/ full height partitions. remedy: obtain permit.
Feb 6, 2014
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue # 35015674x. austin street ramp railing is loose/unsecured. concrete at base dislodged. remedy: secure railing.
Feb 6, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
27-765. re-issue # 35015673y. no ventilation provided for rooms 331, 245, 225 & 331b. rooms occupied w/teachers/students. remedy: provide proper/adequate ventilation.
Feb 6, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective doors at 3rd flr stair c,h and 2nd flr stair f,h, corridor door near 231. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Jun 27, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 34981827k, 34893462r. no ventilation provided for rooms 331,245,225 rooms occupied w/teacher/students. remedy: discontinue illegal use/provide ventilation. sec.27-765. remedy: discontinue illegal use/
Jun 27, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Austin street ramp railing is loose/unsecured. concrete at base dislodged. remedy: secure railing.
Jun 27, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o permit sub-dividing rm 331 full height partitions remedy: obtain permit.
Jun 27, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #34893462r inadequate ventilation at rooms 245 and 331b rooms used as offices and one on one for student instruction w/ inadequate ventilation and no windows rem; provide adequate ventilation to occupie
May 30, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #34893461p defective doors at bsmt girls btrm stairway e & f w/ broken hinges broken door closers rem: repair doors to properly open and self close
May 30, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Missing fire stop at gas meter room steel entry door w/ holes in it rem: seal all holes provide maintain fire stopping
May 30, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o permit at room 331 room dived w/ full height partition lighting fixtures pass through partition w/ no fire protection btwn room 331 and 331b also room 331b divided creating telecom room and small offic
May 30, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Inadequate ventilation in rooms 245,331 rooms converted into offices w/evident signs of child occupancy.no natural or mechanical ventilationnoted in rooms.rem:must provide ventilation to occupied rooms
May 20, 2011
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective door @ bsmt girl bathroom not closing.rem:replair/replace door
May 20, 2011
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective flooring @ room 240.multiple tiles loose/missing.rem:mantain flooring
May 20, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue34855025l,34761541k,34692755j.electrical panel room missing fire stopping open pipe penetration & metal opening above door.rem:provide fire stopping
May 20, 2011
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue34855027p.missing mortar on cmu wall boiler room between boys shower.also concrete spalling exposing rebar @ boiler room chase tunnelrem:maintain bldg
May 20, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain observed:defective handicap door operators @ 1st flr lobby outside gym & rm 154 handicap access pads fail to open doors when pressed.rem:maintain bldg per code
Jun 3, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue34692754h observed:missing mortar/open joists on cmu wall boiler room demising wall between boys shower & boiler room.also concrete,exposed rebar boiler room chase tunnel.rem:maintain bldg
Jun 3, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 34761543y observed:racked f.p.s.c doors @ 2flr stair b&c, 1fl stair d & 1a. doors hard to open or won't properly close.rem:maintain bldg
Jun 3, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue34761541k failure to maintain.observed @ electric room, open diamond lathe transform over doors,also open holes around several electrical conduits.@ gas meter room.open rows of circular holes in fire doo
Jun 3, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Tripping hazard in cafeteria multiple areas of possible acm tiles bulging cracks throughout bsmt lvl rem: repair floor
Feb 27, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Re 34692755j electrical panel room missing fire rating at cellar lvl on top of door opening metal wire grill in place rem: fire rate at top of door
Feb 27, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Electrical room door at basement level was not sealed. metal open wirelath. on top of door opening. remedy: replace wire lath with solid fire rated material.
Jul 9, 2008
Resolve
Class - 3
Cement block wall erected in boiler room and boys shower now has vertical cracks and open mortar joints with water damage.. remedy: repair cement block wall.
Jul 9, 2008
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

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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: 1955
Floors: 3
Residential units: —
Building area: 134,102 ft²
Lot area: 137,530 ft²
Zoning: R7-1
Community board: 406
Council district: 29
Block / lot: 3172 / 2
Assessed value: $24,183,450
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 68-17 68 Avenue

Who owns 68-17 68 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation.

Does 68-17 68 Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 68-17 68 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 68-17 68 Avenue built?

City records list 1955 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.