Manhattan · Block 2138 · Lot 79 · 10032

216 Ft Washington Avenue

4 floors · 249,473 sq ft · built 1944 · class Q6 · owner of record: Nyc Department Of Homeless Services

52open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
50dto Annual boiler inspection (3 boilers)

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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 50 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
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: 2023-08-09 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 50 days
3 of 3 without an accepted 2026 report yet
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 249,473 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 171 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 171 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
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 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 415 days
Next cycle year 2027
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2028) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2028
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 2138). Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 781 days
Next due 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (46)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Apr 17, 2026Boilers CLASS - 3
SERVICING THIS BUILDING THE MOBILE BOILER> THE DOB PERMIT IS NOT DISPLAYED, MAINTAIN BOILER; CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39185036Z
May 20, 2026
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Dec 23, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
OBSERVED ON THE FIRST FLOOR A BOLT MISSING ON THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, TRAP WRAP INSULATION IS MISSING ON TRAPS UNDER THE SINKS IN BATHROOMS. KITCHEN SINK WASTE LINE BACKING UP WHICH IS CONTRARY TO CODE SECTION PC
#39171454Y
Dec 24, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Dec 23, 2025Elevators CLASS - 1
CLASS 1 RTS CONT: WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT IS NOT READILY OPERABLE. REQUIRED OPERATING KEY WAS NOT AVAILABLE ON PREMISES UPON INSPECTION AND WAS IN POSSESSION OF ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR. DEVICE THEREFORE NOT AVAILA
#39171444K
Feb 6, 2026
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Dec 23, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
SPRINKLER HEADS ARE OBSTRUCTED THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. ON THE SECOND FLOOR, SPRINKLER HEADS ARE DAMAGED, AND PVC WASTE LINES ARE INSTALLED BEHIND WASHING MACHINES. ON FIRST FLOOR STEAM LINE INSTALLED IN THE DE
#39171453M
Dec 24, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
May 13, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ITEMS STORED AT FIRE ESCAPE LANDING AT EXPOSURE 3.REMEDY: REMOVE EGRESS OBSTRUCTION.
#35693758X
Jul 9, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 3, 2025Elevators CLASS - 2
CLASS 2 ITEMS: IN-CAR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. PROVIDE AN UPDATED MAINTENANCE LOG. PROVIDE A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.
#39143803P
Apr 10, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 3, 2025Elevators CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. SERVICE ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT AS PER BC3001.2 & 27-987. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE, CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION PER 1RCNY 11
#39143802N
Apr 10, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 31, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. DENIED ACCESS TO ROOF LEVEL. COULD NOT CHECK PARAPET WALLS NOR THE ROOF DOOR. POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD., PROVIDE LEGAL HARDWARE
#39143295H
Apr 10, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 31, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: NO FIRE STOPPING PER BC 712.3 (2014 CODE); 27-345; BC 711.2.4 (2022 CODE. OBSERVED UNPERMITTED PLASTIC ACCESS PANELS AT 2ND FLOOR ADJACENT TO DEPT OF HOUSI
#39143294X
Apr 10, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 31, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1.8 (2014 CODE); 27-371; BC 1008.1.9 (2014 CODE); BC 1010.1.8 (2022 CODE); BC 1010.1.9 (2022 CODE). OBSE
#39143296J
Apr 10, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 30, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED IN THE SPRINKLER ROOM LOCATED ON THE MAIN FLOOR, FIRE PUMP TRANSFER SWITCH AND ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. ABSOLUTELY NO WAY OF KNOW IN STREET PRESSURE IS ADEQUATE. AS PER 10
#39113026M
Jun 13, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 30, 2024Elevators CLASS - 1
DEVICE FOUND OUT OF SERVICE. RESTORED TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT NYCDOB . AT EIR@BUILDINGS.NYC.GOV FOR A COMPLETE INSPECTION.
#39113057P
Jun 13, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 29, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR ACTIVE LEAK UNDER THE SINK ON THE WASTE PIPING. AS PER PC 102.3 MAINTENANCE. INSTALLATIONS, BOTH EXISTING AND NEW, AND PARTS THEREOF SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN PRO
#39112971M
Jun 5, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 22, 2023Elevators CLASS - 1
97/X/17,RESTORE TO SERVICE FOR PROPER INSPECTION BY DOB.
#39082232Y
Mar 27, 2023
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Dec 27, 2022Elevators CLASS - 1
LIFT IS CURRENTLY OUT SERVICE AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED
#39076437R
Jan 10, 2023
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 19, 2021Boilers CLASS - 2
FOUND CORRODED WATER COLUMN, GLASS GAUGE GUARDS MISSING, BODY DRAINS MISSING AT SAFETY RELIEF VALVES.
#39051482P
Dec 13, 2021
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 19, 2021Boilers CLASS - 2
FOUND TO HAVE CORRODED COIL PLATE AND CORRODED PIPING AT COIL, EXPOSED WIRING AT BURNER, GLASS GAUGE GUARDS MISSING. BODY DRAINS MISSING ON SAFETY RELIEF VALVES.
#39051481N
Dec 13, 2021
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Sep 23, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
NOTED: OBSERVED FIREPROOF SELF-CLOSING DOORS AT 2ND. FLOOR B-WING CORRIDOR "G" NOT SELF-CLOSING, 1ST. FLOOR ENTRANCE FPSC DOORS TO THE "A" AND "B" WINGS DO NOT SELF-CLOSE DUE TO MISSING DOOR DOOR CLOSING HARDWA
#39047997M
Oct 15, 2021
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Sep 30, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
NOTED: OBSERVED THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM/GAS METER ROOM/SPRINKLER SHUT OFF VALVE ROOM. HORIZONTAL STEEL BEAMS ARE EXPOSED DUE TO FIREPROOFING COATINGS FALLING OFF, PIPE PENETRATING THROUGH CONCRETE SLAB CEILING A
#39010370J
Oct 4, 2019
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Sep 30, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
NOTED: OBSERVED FIREPROOF SELF CLOSING DOORS AT STAIR A2, 2ND FLOOR CORRIDOR AT B WING, 1ST FLOOR WEST WING, 1ST FLOOR B WING, B WING DOOR LEADING TO ARMORY AREA, 1ST FLOOR A WING, AND CAFETERIA DOOR ALL REMAIN
#39010369M
Oct 4, 2019
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Sep 16, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
LEAK ON CAST IRON FITTING IN THE BOILER ROOM, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
#39009602L
Sep 20, 2019
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 1, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BDLG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:OBSERVED AT FLFIRST FLOORS BOILER ROOM SPALLING CONCRETE,CRACKS AND MISSING FALLEN SECTIONS OF CONCRETE THROUGHOUT CEILING AT VARIOUS LOCAITONS.EXPOSED B
#35383822H
May 30, 2019
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 1, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
EXIT DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.NOTED:OBSERVED AT 2ND FLOOR STARR EXIT DOOR2A IS RUBBING ON FLOOR AND DOES NOT SELF CLOSE AT THE BWING OF THE 2NDFL.FIRST FLOOR FPSC DOORS AT BWING IS RACKED AND DETACHED FROM THE TOP
#35383821X
May 30, 2019
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 1, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANCE MANNER. OBSERVED ON 4/01/19 @ ABOVE ADDRESS ACTIVE LEAK OF HOT WATER LINES IN BOILER ROOM LOCATED IN MAIN FLOOR. REMEDY: REPAIR &/OR REPLACE.
#35415300Y
Jul 18, 2019
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Feb 11, 2019Boilers CLASS - 2
B254,15,34B,50A,50B,50C,50D,50E,50F. B254. 50A-STORAGE IN BOILER ROOM50B-FRESH AIR FAN NOT WORKING; 50C-WRONG DIVERTER ON DUEL FUEL BOILER;50D-SMOKE ALARM NOT WORKING; 50E-F() DEVERTER ON FLUE TO BE REMOVED;
#32098369R
Jun 13, 2019
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Oct 17, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER:NO FIRE STOPPINGPER BC 712.3;27-345. NOTED:OBSERVED WITHIN BOILER ROOM-PIPE PENETRATIONS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING W/ NO FIRE STOPPING PROVIDED AT VARI
#35361468R
Dec 20, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Oct 17, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35326114X ISSUED ON 4/12/18, AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. FOR OCCUPANCY CONTRARY OF
#35361467P
Dec 20, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jul 17, 2018Boilers CLASS - 2
50A-H. AS PER CLASS 2(B254)28-301.1,FAILURE TO MAINTAIN.(50A)INSULATION FAILING OFF BOILER O2.(50B)EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES NEAR FRESH AIR FAN.(50C)NO FUEL OIL SHUT-OFF VALVE & ANTISIPHONE ON SUPPLY LINE.(50D)F
#32097273H
Oct 11, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 12, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE COFO OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS.NOTED:AT 2ND STORY ROOMS DESIGNATED FOR OFFICE SPACE NOW BEINGUSED AS SLEEPING QUARTERS(DORM SETUP)REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY
#35326114X
Jun 7, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jan 4, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO #35294392M ISSUED ON 11/27/17 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.R
#35282978L
May 17, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Dec 12, 2017Elevators CLASS - 1
CEASE USE. 5X10,48Y13. (5X)DOOR RESTRICTOR INOPERATIVE. THIS DEVICE IS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ITS REGISTER, REGISTER. (48Y)CONNECTIONS OF PIPING FROM OIL TANK IS LEAKING OIL, SEAL.
#38260275R
Feb 8, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 29, 2017Boilers CLASS - 2
15,32A,42,50A-D. (50)NEED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRESH AIR FAN & REPLACE SCREW. (50A)NEED TO INSTALL SAIL SWITCH ON FRESH AIR FAN. (50B)MISSING NUTS FOR REAR DOOR OF BOILER. (50C)WEED TO HAVE GLASS PUT ON REAR DO
#32092075Y
Feb 8, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 27, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. 1ST FLOOR LEVEL BOILER ROOM, LEAKED AND RUSTED PIPE ON WEST SIDE, ON EASTSIDE MAIN WATER LINES AND PRESSURE PUMPS ARE DETERIORATED AND LEAKING NON-STOP. RE
#35294392M
Jan 25, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 4, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
RE ISSUED #35286783J DATED 7/25/17 OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED ON DOB RECORDS AND 2ND FLOOR OFFICES BEEN USED AS A SLEEPING AREA. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OR AMEND C OF O
#35289846L
Mar 1, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Oct 16, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.1ST FL. LEVEL B OILER ROOM LEAKED AND RUSTED PIES ON WEST SIDE PIPE LEAKED CONTINALLY BEHIND WATER TANK ON EAST SIDE MAIN WATER LINES PRESSURE-PUMPS IS
#35289831Z
Dec 14, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Sep 5, 2017Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER;NO FIRE STOPPING PER BS 712.3;27-345,NOTED (GROUND FL) ELECTRICAL ROOM HOLES IN FL & WOOD FLS,ELECTRICAL ROOM BY (KITCHEN) HOLES IN WALLS BOILER ROOM HOLES IN W
#35290666M
Dec 21, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jul 25, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR DOB RECORDS.2ND FL OFFICES BEING USED AS SLEEPING AREAS.REM DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY
#35286783J
Aug 17, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jul 25, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.CELLAR-BOILER ROOM LEAKING/RUSTED PIPES.REM REPAIR/REPLACE
#35286782H
Aug 17, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 14, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS.NOTED:AT 2ND FLOOR LEVEL OFFICE IS BEING OCCUPIED AS ROOM FOR LIVING PURPOSE,CONTRARY TO BUILDING RECORDS JOB
#35235947R
Aug 17, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 30, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED IN THE BOILER ROOM A RETURN CONDENSATE LINE RUSTED & LEAKING IN SEVERAL PLACES & FLOODING THE BOILER ROOM. REMEDY: REPAIR &/OR REPLACE.
#35236075N
May 4, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 30, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED: 1)IN A ROOM ON 1ST FL A HOSE LOCK(BOILER DRAIN)INSTALLED ON THE FD CHECK VALVUEINSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED BALL DRIPS & 2)ON TWO FLOORS NO PRESSURE GAUGE
#35235499M
May 4, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 30, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED IN THE BOILER ROOM. 1)A FUTURE CONNECTION INSTALLED ON GAS PIPING CONTRARY TO CETION 408.2 OF THE FUEL GAS CODE & 2)NO SHUT OFF VALVE INSTALLED W/I
#35236076P
May 4, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jul 21, 2016Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO DOB RECORDS. NOTED: ROOM 102- DINING ROOM- AS A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/ MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY SIGN POSTED FOR 78 PERSONS. ROOM ARRANGED W/ SEATING FOR 106 PERSONS. ROOM HAS ONE EXIT DOOR W/ ILLUM
#35200986J
Sep 15, 2016
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jul 21, 2016Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG CODE COMPLIANT. NOTED: @ WEST 168 ST THE 9TH WINDOW RIGHT OF 651 ENTRY, CRACKED, BULGING, LOOSE BRICK MASONRY OF WINDOW GUARD ANCHOR POINT. ALSO LOOSE HAND CAP RAMP HAND RAILING OFFERIN
#35200987L
Sep 15, 2016
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 11, 2016Construction CLASS - 2
EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING.THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING:2ND FLR STAIRWAY EXIT DOOR "B",1ST FLR "A" WING EXIT DOORS(ROOM 126-130),1STFLR "A" WING EXIT DOORS (ROOM 108-111),BOILER ROOM DOOR#124 & 1ST FLR
#35177258Z
Jul 14, 2016
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 12, 2014Elevators CLASS - 2
/42L09/05L10/ 42L09-JUMPERS ON CONTROLLER TOP. 05L10-ZONE RESTRICTOR.
#38231946X
Oct 30, 2014
POP/IN-VIO
$0
DOB (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
May 13, 2025CONSTRUCTION
OBSERVED AT EXOSURE 1 MULTIPLE DEFECT ALONG PARAPET AREA CRACK & SPALLED STONES, CRACK AT 1ST FLOOR. EXP 2 CRACK, DAMAGED JOINTS AND CRACK PANE. EXP3 CRACK 1FL CORNER OF EXPOSURE 4. EXPOSURE 4 BROKEN WINDOW PANE, AND CRACK AT CORNER AT EXPOSURE 1. OBSERVED CORROSION OF GATES. REMEDY: MAINTAIN BUILDI
#SR1203NS
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Jan 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 12)
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
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

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