Manhattan · Block 1957 · Lot 100 · 10031

181 Convent Avenue

13 floors · 620,000 sq ft · built 1971 · class W5 · owner of record: City College

90open violations
$1,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
66dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 9 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 620,000 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 187 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 187 days
Annual filing
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2027) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2027
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 1957). Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 431 days
Next due 2027
Facade inspection report (Cycle 10B) Applies
Local Law 11 / FISP · Feb 21, 2026 to Feb 21, 2028
What this is

Buildings taller than six stories file a facade inspection report by a QEWI once every five-year cycle. Tax blocks ending in 0, 7 or 8 are in sub-cycle 10B. Agency page

Feb 21, 2028
in 483 days
No Cycle 10 report on record yet
Annual boiler inspection (2 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-04-21 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (6) · $1,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 11, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED 2-STORY BUILDING WITH SIDEWALK SHED ATEXPOSURE 1. SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT WAS ACTIVE. SHED LIGHTING PERMIT EXPIRED ON 09/05/2026. REQUIRED SHED LIGHTING WAS NOT MAINTAINED UNDER A
#39559063H
Nov 19, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Apr 11, 2024Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9B REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#906735.REM:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED T
#37027178H
Jun 13, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jun 11, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE AND APPURTNENACES AT EXPOSURE#1 WEST ELEVATION OBSERVED SHIFTED PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS/CRACKED-SPALLED CONCRETE AND DETERIORATED STEEL REINFORCEMENT AT BOUNDRY WALL AT EAST
#35559691N
Aug 26, 2021
POP/IN-VIO
$0
May 7, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
103-04 OWNER FAILED TO REPAIR DEFECTIVE CONDITIONS(EXP1 WEST ELEVATION)SHIFTED PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS/CRACKED-SPALLED CONCRETE AND DETERIORATED STEEL REINFORCEMENT AT VERTICAL SURFACES.EXP3 EAST ELEVATION CRAC
#35559754L
Jul 22, 2021
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Sep 21, 2015Construction CLASS - 2
28-317.3 FAILURE TO REGISTER COOLING TOWER.REM:COMPLY WITH CODE
#37000288Z
Nov 12, 2015
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 18, 2005Construction Hazardous
(FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG).DEFECT NOTED:THE 3"X 3"X 1/4" 4" WIDE METAL ANGLES THAT SUPPORTED AND ANCHORED THE 8'-6" HIGH X 13'-7" LONG X 4" PRE-CAST CONCRETE CURTAIN PANEL WALL CAME LOOSED CAUSING THE CURTAIN P
#34465207Z
May 19, 2005
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (31)
IssuedViolationStatus
May 7, 2025FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS (FACADE)
CYCLE 9 FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
#00028
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 24, 2024HAZARDOUS CONDITION (FACADE)
CYCLE 9B UNSAFE REPORT FILED
#911937
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 22, 2023NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9B TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2023
#01685
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 4, 2021FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00077
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 6, 2019(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
#07043
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 5, 2019ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST
#02971
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 5, 2019ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST
#04634
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 5, 2019ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST
#02970
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2018(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#08600
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 15, 2017ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2016 INSPECTION/TEST
#05554
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2017(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#08668
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2017(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#08667
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 1, 2016ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST
#04385
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 14, 2016(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#09629
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 2016NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST
FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
#02136
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 2016NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST
FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
#02886
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 10, 2015ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST
#04512
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
#05149
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
#03449
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
#07739
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
#06070
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2012ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST
#01610
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST
#01734
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 8, 2010ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST

#02373
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 27, 2009LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#01455
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 22, 2009ELEVATOR

#9011/291878
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2008EMERGENCY POWER

#NRF01066
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 2, 2007LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#01675
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2005LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#02050
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 25, 2002CONSTRUCTION

#NE01JM
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#01641
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (53)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 9)
Active
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 9)
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Aug 29, 2025Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Report
Active
May 7, 2025Facades FISPFCS
CYCLE 9 FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
Active
Oct 24, 2024Facades FISPHAZ
CYCLE 9B UNSAFE REPORT FILED
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Feb 22, 2023Facades FISPNRF
CYCLE 9B NO REPORT FILED
Active
Aug 4, 2021AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACC1
Active
Apr 5, 2019Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Apr 5, 2019Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Jan 26, 2018Elevators ACC1
Active
Jan 3, 2017Elevators ACC1
Active
Jan 3, 2017Elevators ACC1
Active
Nov 14, 2016Elevators ACC1
Active
Jun 1, 2016Elevators EVCAT5
Active
Oct 31, 2014Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Mar 31, 2014Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Mar 31, 2008Emergency Power FTF-EL-ENRF
Active
Apr 2, 2007Elevators LL1081
Active
Apr 2, 2007Elevators LL1081
Active
Oct 1, 2005Elevators LL1081
Active
Oct 1, 2005Elevators LL1081
Active
HPD (0)

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Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test ReportOpen
Sep 11, 2026ECBConstruction: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED 2-STORY BUILDING WITH SIDEWALK SHED ATEXPOSURE 1. SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT WAS ACTIVE. SHED LIGHTING PERMIT EXPIRED ON 09/05/2026. REQUIRED SHED LIGHTING WAS NOT MAINTAINED UNDER AOpen

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City records as of Oct 26, 2026, 11:16 AM ET. BBL 1019570100.

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