Manhattan · Block 1152 · Lot 29 · 10023

20 Amsterdam Avenue

5 floors · 76,698 sq ft · built 1957 · class W1 · owner of record: Nyc Department Of Education

31open violations
$3,125ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
168dto Energy and water benchmarking

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
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 47 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 76,698 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 168 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 168 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
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 7 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1143 days
Next cycle year 2029
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2032) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2032
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 1152). Agency page

Dec 31, 2032
in 2239 days
Next due 2032
Annual boiler inspection (3 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: 2026-06-15 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (5) · $3,125 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Mar 9, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
REISSUE ECB#35692349K FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTE:AT BASEMENT GAS METER RM WITH MULTIPLE ITEMS STORAGE OF BOXES,CEILING MATERIAL ETC.REM:COMPLY WITH CODE.
#35722368K
Mar 19, 2026
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 9, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.ILLUMINATION FOREXITS,EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1;27-381.NOTED:AT GROUND FL CAFETERIA,AUDITORIUM 2ND FL GYM EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT WORK
#35722369M
Mar 19, 2026
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 9, 2026Construction 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: AT(GROUND FL) MAIN ENTRANCE, AUDITORIUM, CAFETERIA(2ND FL) GYM INSTALLED/USING DO
#35722371L
Mar 20, 2026
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 11, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT GAS METER ROOM UNLAWFUL STORAGE VINYL TILES AND CEILING MATERIAL AND BOXES AND FURNITURES. NEED TO REMOVE, REPLACE IMMEDAITELY
#35692349K
May 19, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 11, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. ILLUMINATION FOR EXITS, EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1; 27-381. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AND NOTED THAT AT GROUND FLOOR CAFET
#35692348Z
May 19, 2025
DEFAULT
$3,125
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#30436
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#30437
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#03682
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#03683
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 18, 2008PLUMBING

#07ARB01
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-WORK WITHOUT PERMIT-ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#00963
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (13)
IssuedViolationStatus
Dec 15, 2025Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Dec 15, 2025Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Dec 15, 2025Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Oct 25, 2024Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Oct 25, 2024Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (8) · C 0 · B 4 · A 4
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jan 4, 2000AApt 53 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHApr 13, 2000
Jan 4, 2000BApt 53 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHFeb 13, 2000
Jan 4, 2000BApt 53 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHFeb 13, 2000
Jan 4, 2000AApt 53 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WATER SPOUT AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHApr 13, 2000
Jan 4, 2000AApt 53 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AND FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHApr 13, 2000
Jan 4, 2000AApt 53 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BALANCE AT WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHApr 13, 2000
Jan 4, 2000BApt 53 · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING (TENANT-CORPORAN) IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHFeb 13, 2000
Jan 4, 2000BApt 53 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHFeb 13, 2000

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 4:17 AM ET. BBL 1011520029.

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