Violations at 179-37 137 Avenue
Queens, NY 11434 · BBL 4-12993-0118 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations
38 DOB violations, newest first.
- 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 4, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Sep 26, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
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
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
The newest 50 of 72 ECB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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 - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at 3 floor byr oom 359, and corridor, 1 floor 14, 15, 107 doors and hitting frame notclosing properly. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Aug 16, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. exit doors 8, 7, 4, 6 rubbing on frame notwork properly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Aug 16, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at ground floorkitchen exit railing broken off in disrepair exit 5 broken step, exit 10 elevated step causing trip hazard. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Aug 16, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006;1;27-381. at 3fl #20, gym, 2fl. by stair a, 1fl by room 117, by exit 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
Aug 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at thetime of inspection i observed at first floor auditorium 2 exit light i
Jul 25, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:35577304n date of issue:05.20.2021 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at the time of inspection i observed & noted at 3rd floor stair c.e.b from 3fl 1st fl room 319,office 361 gym,sta
Jul 25, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection.at the time of inspecion i observed that at first floor level auditorium at exit-6 outside exit door no-2.two doors are not self-closing properly at
Jul 25, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.observed:at roof level metal flashing is detached on 1 side about 1 ft. located above entrance #9,exp.#4. remedy: repair &/or replace
Jun 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc1008.1.8;27-371j.observed:prohibited kickstops installed on classrm doors on each fl.provide legal hardware.
May 20, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35495912h failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.observed:@1fl,exit9 (1light),staira all emergency lights werent oper
May 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35495913j exit door not selfclosing observed:@1fl exit9,smoke door exit9,exit8,@grnd level,cafeteria front rm612,@3fl smoke door rm358.also,nbldg grnd level women's rm62 door doesnt open.all doors have c
May 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35495907n failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:observed:@3fl stairc,e,b.from 3fl-1fl rm319,office361,gym staircase;@bsmt,boiler area,additionally,these water penetrations from exterior walls
May 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at(3rd fl)hallway doors near rm 359(1st fl)exit 8(basement)stair f,cafeteria doors cheacks are in disrepair/non operational when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit dischsarges & public corridors per bc 1006.1/27-381. noted: at3rd fl gym emergency lights no operative when tested throughout in var
Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $625
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). noted: throughout entire at all levels installed kick door stoppers in various locations. reissu
Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at cellar various cracks throughout ceilings & walls w/loose/fallen concrete exposing i beams. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at(1st fl)exits 2,3,7(basement)g2(girls bathrm)exits 9,10,cafeteria doors are in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at stair'a' from 3rd fl to 2nd fl glass panels cracked/shattered. remedy: repair &or replace.
Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at 3rd fl stairs c,e,rooms 319,361(basement)exit 9(cellar)throughout entire in various locations waste penetration/damage to ceilings,walls & floors.
Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542. noted:at auditorium at right side of the stage,1 exit emerge
Jul 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at cafeteria, exit doors have kick down door holders attached. remedy: remove the illegal hardware
Jul 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35272206m failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:at cellar level,foundation wall has become porous allowing the rain water into the cellar in old and new wing causing interior dama
Jul 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: at gym, (1) emergency lighting package not working
Jun 21, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10/97-x-10;repair and restore car to service.
Aug 8, 2017
Active - Class - 2
Re issue#35222053p.failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.nnoted:at cellar new wiring water penetrating from foundation wall and ground.rem:repair/maintaing bldg in code compliant manner.
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at auditorium entrance. left side. left side door; also right side exit right door exit 2 left and right door.
Jul 14, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: reissue ecb 35094950l. at cellar of new wing, water penetrating from foundation wall at 3rd floor, water penetrating from facade into library and gym.rmdy:com
Dec 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: use prob door/hardware.note: @ 2nd fl corridor to new wing from old wing (stair f) double doors swing *against* flow fr egress w/illuminated exit sign above. rem:
Oct 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail maintain bldg compliant manner: no fire stopping. note:@ room 259, approx 1 1/2ft x 1 1/2 ft opening to concealed space above adjacent corridor. rem: comply w/code.
Oct 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. note: @room 217, and smoke door adjacent to room 358, defective door closer prevents doors from closing. rem: comply w/code.
Oct 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35028652h fail maintain bldg in compliant manner:lack emergency light for exits.note: @ 1st fl auditorium, inoperative emergency lighting w/battery back-up left & right of stage. rem:comply w/code.
Oct 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35099924k failure to maintain building wall(s). note: @3rd fl, the exterior wall has become porous allowing moisture to penetrate into various classrooms i.e. 301,307,309 . . . rem: comply w/code
Oct 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35028651x water penetration into rooms 301,303,309,313,307,315. remedy: seal penetration.
Jul 1, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective masonry facade noted multiple areas shifting bricks @parapet gym & main roofs. remedy: make safe!
Jul 1, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35028650y water penetration, foundation wall in old & new wing w/severe water ponding & in electrical room old wing basment. remedy: seal penetrations.
Jul 1, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Emergency exit lighting not operating properly at auditorium 1st flr level. remedy: repair defects.
Jul 23, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Rain water entering roof area and causing damage located at room 301, 303, 309, 313. remedy: maintain water proofing.
Jul 23, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34958182r. foundation wall has become porous allowing rain water into cellar causing interior damage in old & new wing. remedy: maintain water proofing.
Jul 23, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34958183z. concrete wall is spalling located old ash area at cellar level - rebars exposed. remedy: repair defects.
Jul 23, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
The concrete wall is spalling located at the old ash area at the cellar level. rebars are exposed. remedy: repair &/or replace concrete wall.
Jul 16, 2012
Resolve