Violations at 81-51 261 Street

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: interiorsmoke doors do not self-close properly at 3rd flr-"staircase c"-classroom doors do not self-close properly at, 3rd flr-303, 305, 308, 310, 3

Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted stair b and c bulkhead ceiling and walls spalling. remedy: repair and/or replace.

Mar 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at roof parapet railing 80 street is not 42". remedy: repair and/or replace.

Mar 6, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 3rd floor stair case c falling plaster due to water penetration.rem:make necessary repairs.

Mar 21, 2024 · Penalty $625

Reissue#35672155y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at roof top parapet at 80 street side is less than 42".rem:provide parapet/protective railing.

Mar 21, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

Reissue#35643135y.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at time of inspection,observed roof level parapet wall at exp2is less than 42" on 80th street side.remedy:repair and/or replace.

Feb 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.noted:observed duringinsp of roof level parapet wall@exp2(80thst) is <42" in ht repair &or replace

Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $625

Reissue35546599h failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exit exit discharges&public corridor per bc1006.1-27-381 noted:observed during insp of emergency lights@cafeteria&gym 1light in

Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $1,562

Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381@1fl lunchrm1place 1light(right side from ent.)@1st fl auditorium 2place each place 1l

Feb 17, 2021 · Penalty $625

Exit door not self closing. noted: at the 3rd fl by 218(stair c).staira by 313,stair b at the 2nd fl by 205 & 1st fl stair b by 102;the exitdoors are not working properly. remedy: repair/replace door.

Feb 4, 2020 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: the emergency lighting outside the cafateria by exit 6 & at the auditori

Feb 4, 2020 · Penalty $625

28-301.1;unlawful dispplay of artwork in corridors greater than 20% per fdny 2008 code :fc 803.3.2.noted:artwork displayed in corridoes throughout the building is greater than 20% allowed.comply with notice of

Mar 5, 2019

Reissue#35177549z failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: water penetration at various rooms at 3rd fl throughout due to parapet leak. remedy: make necessary repairs.

Mar 15, 2017

Work w/out a permit.noted:@cellar 10 burner gas stove connected to gasline w/out the range hood & suppression system.no range hood & (ansal)system.rem:obtain or restore premises to prior legal condition.

Apr 8, 2016

Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:@rm 305 spalling plaster due to water penetration from parapet leak & various other locns @262 street side.rem:make necessary repair.

Apr 8, 2016

Failure to maintain in code-compliant manner.fsilure to provide wired glass vision panels per 27-371(b) noted:doors do not have wired glass vision panels throughout the bldg.rem:provide wired glass vision panel

Apr 8, 2016

Failure to maintain bldg code compliant: lack of emergency lighting per bc 1006.1;27-542. noted: at 1st fl cafeteria,approx 50% inoperative emergency lighting w/battery back up over exit doors. remedy: comply

May 11, 2015

Illumination for exits defective. note exit lights not operating, locations. exit 8 (gym) (1). exit b 2nd fl (2). exit b 3rd fl (2). remedy: repair or replace defective exit lights.

Jul 15, 2014

Defective doors at 2fl corridor door doors dragging not closing properly rm: repair replace doors

May 31, 2012

Plaster damage in rooms 303 305 313 321 around windows also auditorium spalling plaster rem; repair walls

May 31, 2012

Defective plaster. spalling & crumbling plaster at stairway b bulkhead & gym windows. remedy: repair plaster surface.

Jul 7, 2011

Reissue #34835473r plaster damage. spalling plaster at various 3rd fl rooms & auditorium. remedy: repair plaster.

Jul 7, 2011

Lack of directional exit lighting on 1st flr at center of corridor andends of corridor on 1st flr. - haz - remedy: install exit signage.

Mar 10, 2010

Plaster damage in rooms 309,305,303,318 and auditorium. remedy: repairwall.

Mar 10, 2010

Interior exit door at stairway "c" 2nd floor level is defective. noted: door closer is broken casuing door not to close properly. rem;repair/ replace defective closer.

May 15, 2009

Exterior brick facade is cracked located on the 2nd floor (corner of 261 street & school yard) approximately 1' foot long between windows. rem: repair/replace brick facade.

May 15, 2009

The plaster on the ceiling is spalling located in room 124 (library) on the 1st floor floor level. rem: repair/replace plaster.

May 15, 2009

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: plaster is spalling on the walls located in room 219 on the 2nd flr level. remedy:repair and or replace plaster on walls.

Aug 19, 2008

Reissue #34519169h.no firestopping provided in electrical room in basement at 1-ceiling,2-above door frame.remedy:provide/maintain fire stopping.

Jun 19, 2007

No fire stopping was provided in electrical room:1)above door frame;2)in wall. remedy:provide/maintain fire stopping.

Apr 11, 2006

Doors in rooms 216;cafeteria (2 doors) 1st floor by exit. not self-closing. remedy:repair/replace door/hardware.

Apr 11, 2006

Reissue #34279070h.chimney @ roof,bricks are loose and missing mortar.remedy:repair brickwork/chimney.

May 20, 2005

Failure to maintain noted in gymnasium at top of all windows sills concrete cracked & spalling remedy:make all necessary repairs

Mar 1, 2004

Failure to maintian noted in auditorium ceiling at rear due to sustained water damage plaster is cracked peeling and porous.remedy:make all necessary repairs.

Mar 1, 2004

50 50 pipe down valve discharge to a safe point to prevent scalding of persons and damaging equipment

Jan 7, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

50 50 install pipe down to safety valve discharge to prevent scalding of persons and damage equipement

Jan 7, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain defect windows old many non operable allowing cold air to infiltrate remedy obtain permit make all repairs

Nov 5, 2003

No panic hardware.upon inspection of the above address no panic hardware in place of assembly.(1)auditorium two stage door exits.remedy:provide panic hardware in place of assembly.

Feb 15, 2001

Failure to maintain.upon inspection of above address.(1)exit's #4 #5 bulkhead leading to roof has spalling plaster on walls & ceiling.(2)room'#102,#207,#221.93) gymnasium-at window area's wall's & ceiling.remed

Feb 15, 2001

Failure to maintain upon inspection of the above address 1.chimney at roof area is in need of pointing and has stress cracks thru-out it.remedy:make all repairs.

Feb 15, 2001

Failure to maintain upon inspection of the above address.the play ground is missing 90% of its seats.only cement is in place.this is a hazardous condition and trip hazard.remedy:make all repairs/make safe.

Feb 15, 2001

Failure to maintain upon inspection of the above address.1.fresh air dampers for boiler #2 is inoperable.2.fresh air damper for hot water is inoperable.remedy:make all repairs.

Feb 15, 2001

Failure to maintain. defect: no emergency lighting in bldg. peeling paint thru out entire bldg. windows old, many non operable, allowing cold air to infiltrate. remedy: obtain permit. make all repairs.

Mar 8, 1999

Failure to maintain (hazardous) windows all. defect is: windows thruout building have rotted wood sashes and frames in danger of falling outto streets and classrooms. remedy: repair and replace immediately.

Jul 15, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain ( hazardous) deect is: window sashes are rotted and missing from several windows at 2nd and 3rd floors of building at front. glass panes are/loose and could fall to street below

Jul 6, 1998 · Penalty $2,500