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179-37 137 Avenue

Queens, NY 11434BBL 4-12993-0118Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

179-37 137 Avenue is a school building built in 1927 in Queens, 11434. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
38
ECB violations
72
HPD complaints
1

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

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 38

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 1, 2019

    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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 18, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

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

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
See all 38 DOB violations (10 shown here)

ECB violations · 72

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at roof level on bulkhead stair c,vertical and step cracks around perimeter of bulkhead,including an approx 3 ft-4 ft vertical crack on hvac air intak

    Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:emergency illuminated exit discharge lights and exit signs not working

    Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j).noted:illegal installation of kick stop door stops on fire rated classrooms,255,209,211,319

    Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.noted:emergency exterior exit doors not self-closing due to binding,missing and or faulty hardwire on exterior exit door at exit#8 1st fl 2 doors exit#7 1st floor 1 door and exit#6 1s

    Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue on ecb#35725563j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:fire rated classroom and smoke doors not self-closing due to binding,missing and or faulty hardwire on classrooms 319,361,313

    Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue on ecb#35725564l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:wire mesh glass panels in stairwells cracked/broken in stair c 1st floor stair c and d from 3rd to 2nd floor,stair d from 3rd

    Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Only device in building , restore to service as per d.o.b

    Oct 23, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: stairway c has cracked glass at stairway. remedy: comply with code.

    Sep 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: 3rd floor corridor/exit to stairs doors at a3 by rm 359 closer is missing and doors not closing properly. also stairway g. remedy: comply with code.

    Sep 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at stair c bulkhead spalling and cracks in bricks, 2nd floor roof parapet flashing from couping on 137 avenue. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Aug 16, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
See all 72 ECB violations (10 shown here)

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2022 · Apt 6G

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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
1927
Floors
3
Residential units
—
Building area
99,000 ft²
Lot area
72,000 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
412
Council district
27
Block / lot
12993 / 118
Assessed value
$6,741,450
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 179-37 137 Avenue

Who owns 179-37 137 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 179-37 137 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 179-37 137 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 179-37 137 Avenue built?

City records list 1927 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.