20 Houston Street
Staten Island, NY 10302BBL 5-01478-0500Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
20 Houston Street is a school building built in 1959 in Staten Island, 10302. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 49
- ECB violations
- 57
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 49
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 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 - 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 - 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
Apr 17, 1995
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
ECB violations · 57
- Class - 2
Re-issue #35663448n. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illuminating for exits, exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: there were several emergency lights located
Jan 21, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35663446j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: there are several windows with cracked glass panels and/or not working properly. some are screwed in closed position for safety
Jan 21, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Re-issued #35678849x. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: there are several classrooms that have cracked glass in their windows. there are many throughout the school. 30 or more that r
Jan 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35678848y. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: room #127 and #227 are labeled as rescue areas/holding areas. both have key locking devices facing the corridor. potentially da
Jan 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: at t. o. i. observed there are several emergency lights that wer
Jan 28, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: the chain link perimeter fence at exposure 3 close by exit 14, is coming apart. the fencing is hanging loose and not wired to the posts and cross me
Aug 9, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #3567296j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: there are several corridor smoke doors to stairways that are in need of repair or replacement. some don't close, others close da
Aug 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue 335672598n. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: rm #127 and #227 are labeled and designated as holding areas for rescue and safety. both rooms have locking devices on the corr
Aug 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Re-issue #35672597l. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: there are several classrooms with windows that have cracked glass. this condition could be very dangerous if it worsens. remedy
Aug 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. there are several corridor to stairway doors that need to be replaced . not operating properly, sticking, jammed, not closing. these are asbestos filled do
Mar 15, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8;27-371(j).noted:rm #127 & rm #227 designated as holding area & must always be accessible from corridor
Mar 15, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35650936j failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.several em lights throughout school not operational when te
Mar 15, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. there are several classrooms that have windows with cracked glass. this condition should be corrected before it becomes more serious and dangerous to stude
Mar 15, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination for exits exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.observed at t.o.i.several emergency lights scattered throughout building not
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35422527y failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1; 27-371(j) several doores throughout the bldg are not self closing in self closing
Apr 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue 35326519y.several classroom doors thru-out the building are not self-closing.also,stagedoor exit has door knob that sticks.should be changed to panic bar.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc10
May 3, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:noted:@gas meter room,water damaged to ceiling & walls due to water penetration coming through a concrete crack @aluminum roof hatch.rem:comply w/code/repair or
May 24, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits,exits discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-52.noted:@cafeteria & gym, inoperative emergency lights w/battery back
May 24, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner noted:@electrical room,illegal storage materials such as mechanical tools, steel pipes & boxes.rem:comply w/code/keep the room clean.
May 24, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:noted:@cafeteria area,water damaged to a ceiling (approx. 8' x 8') due to leak in pipe underneath has been fixed before.rem:comply w/code/replace ceiling.
May 24, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1; 27-371(j) several doors at the classrooms that lead into exit corridors have non self closing hardwar
Apr 10, 2018
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. noted: at time of inspection, several emergency exit lites were not wo
Apr 10, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
28-301.1 unlawful placement of furnishings, decorations or other ob jects at exits, that obstruct access to egress from or visibility thereof per fdny 2008 code; fc 1027.4. noted: at time of inspection the tw
Apr 10, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issued # 35195466m. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. storage of gas used machinery/equipment in storage room. remedy: comply with summons.
Mar 27, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: reissue ecb 35119593k. lack of fresh air vent in machine storage room. rmdy:comply w/nov.
Jul 20, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue.ecb #35085658j.lack of emergency exit lights.@ bsmt in boilerroom & machine storage room-there are no illuminated exit sign above exit doors.rem:provide illuminated exit signs.
Jan 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Fresh air vent.in bsmt in machine storage room,there is no fresh air vent where the gas fumes is very strong & obnoxious.rem:provide fresh air vent.
Jan 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at 1st floor main exit, stairs cracked throughout. remedy: replace steps.
Feb 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at exterior walls, loose mortar joints throughout from 2nd floor window to parapet wall. remedy: fill in mortar joints.
Feb 20, 2014
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). at basement -boiler room near custodian shop -slide bolt installed on emergency exit door -ma
Feb 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg code-complaint manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. -at basement -boiler room & machine storage room -no illuminated e
Feb 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. interior. at basement, the kitchen condensor in fan room leaking from steam coil. remedy: repair steam coil.
Feb 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Miscellaneous violations. at basement -combustibles stored in a non fdny approved cabinet. remedy: acquire fdny fire rated cabinet.
Feb 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. -at 2nd fl, uft conference room, rm 245 -used as office w/ no ventilation & no windows. -at 1st fl, rm 112b -room used as class
Feb 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. interior. -at 2nd floor holding room 227 -fire window access blocked, partially, by book shelf and boxes. remedy: remove obstructions.
Feb 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34987295x f.p.s.c. door defective, won't properly close, 3rd flr stair g, 1 flr stair h. remedy: maintain bldg.
Apr 18, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
At secondary exit girls gym, egress partially obstructed due to storage of ping pong table and chair in stairwell, causing door to be unableto fully open. remedy: remove obstruction.
Apr 18, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
At stair g, 2nd flr, stair f, basement and exit 8 doors are racked andcorridor doors adjacent to rm 112 drag on flr and closer's not working. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Aug 3, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Wire glass not installed @ corridor doors compromising the fire rating of doors 248 locations: 245 250(2) 252(2) 254 228(2) 256 235 232(2) 229 227 225 224 223(2) 219(2) 215 (2) 212 205(2) 204 206 203 208(2) 222
May 11, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
@ stair h exit 8 door binds on floor no door closer rem: install door closer prevent door from binding
May 11, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
@ gym exit to the outside is not labeled and door hinge is sprung rem: label exit alpha only replace door for proper swing
May 11, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
@ auditorium emergency lighting does not respond to test packs # 1 & 10 rem: repair replace battery backup power for emergency lights survey entire bldg
May 11, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Wire glass not installed @ corridor doors. locations: 245,250(2),252(2)254,228(2),256,235,232(2),229,225,223(2),219(2),215(2),212,205(2),206,203,208(2),203,124,131,150,gym opposite b41,above smoke door @ b26,
Jun 25, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Smoke door binding on floor. location: near 112. remedy: repair door for smooth swing & closure.
Jun 25, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware, a double cylinder dead bolt lock present on exit door to exteriror of bldg located at exit #3 remedy: remove illegal hardware
Jun 1, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware at following exits to exterior of bldg (1) exit on l/s of auditorium (2) 1st flr front entry (3) exit at l/s of gym locker room (4)exit 4 and 5 (5)exit 6 & 7 (6)exit 8 all have a self
Jan 14, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
*reissue* failure to maintain. noted: loose/missing mortat joints in brickwork at many areas of exterior walls- particularly at s/e side. remedy: maintain brickwork.
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
*re-issue* failure to maintain. noted: railings/safety fence not installed at cafeteria roof. remedy: install fence/repairs.
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
*re-issue* noted: loose mortar joints and cracked terra cotta tile over exits 4/5 and 6/7. remedy- repair/replace tiles where new needed.
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:defct is:at the north esat corner of school the wrought iron gated are missing.remedy:replace gates forthwith
Apr 5, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1959
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 226,590 ft²
- Lot area
- 240,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 50
- Block / lot
- 1478 / 500
- Assessed value
- $26,748,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 20 Houston Street
Who owns 20 Houston Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 20 Houston Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 20 Houston Street 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 20 Houston Street built?
City records list 1959 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.