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493 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01214-0062Map

Owner of record: 493 Amsterdam LLC

493 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 493 Amsterdam LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2025. 1 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 25, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 8% of the building's 13 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • A

    Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations. in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door not self closing due to hinges in the entrance located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes lamp and window screens at 2 nd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Aug 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 16, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring on ceiling 1st sty rear apt a private hall.

    May 7, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1st sty rear apt a.

    May 7, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 1st sty rear east apt a entrance.

    Apr 30, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric light fixture 1st sty rear east apt a foyer ceiling.

    Apr 30, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock 1 sty rear apt a entrance.

    Apr 6, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric switch plate east wall 1 sty rear apta southwest room.

    Apr 6, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 1 sty rear apt a kitchenette and private hall.

    Mar 15, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings 1 sty rear apt a private hall.

    Mar 15, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2 sty rear apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Mar 5, 1984 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric switch plate bathroom wall 2 sty rear apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Mar 5, 1984 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2nd sty rear apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Mar 5, 1984 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty rear apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Mar 5, 1984 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness ceilings of rear room and bathroom 2 sty rear apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Mar 5, 1984 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 2 sty rear apt 1c entrance. , section '' ''

    Sep 23, 1983 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 2 sty rear apt 1c kitchen sink. , section '' ''

    Sep 23, 1983 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose metal frame to door cellar at rear.

    Mar 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass of skylight bulkhead to roof.

    Mar 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick of parapet wall roof at northeast.

    Mar 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of pipe hitting door cellar at rear south.

    Mar 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar throughout.

    Mar 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak 5th sty rear south apt 4c er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 28, 1981 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty rear apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Apr 16, 1981 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaking clg 1 sty rear apt a bathroom & pvt hall er1.

    Apr 6, 1981

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 31, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 31, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jun 1, 1992

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jun 1, 1992

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. noted: illuminated sign reads:"la pizza italia" is approx: 20'x 3' & has white background with red lettering. sign was installed without a permit., obtain all permits

    Nov 25, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. i observed an illegal concrete ramp installed on the front exterior entryway. no permits on file, obtain all permits; submit the certificate of correction form attached. obtain permit and

    Jul 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit: noted: upon inspection observed in apartments 2c and 4b new plywood subfloor throughout. installation of subfloor is 100% complete in both apartments., obtain all permits

    Jun 24, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit: noted: upon inspection observed new electrical bx cables, switches and outlets. new electrical work observed in apartments a, 1c, 2c and 4b. electrical work is approximately 80% complete.

    Jun 24, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section required: upon inspection observed occupied mixed use building with excessive dust and debris. excessive dust and debris throughout stairwells and handrails

    Jun 24, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 20, 2009 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1891
Floors
5
Residential units
13
Building area
9,020 ft²
Lot area
2,271 ft²
Zoning
C2-7A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1214 / 62
Assessed value
$706,500
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #107637, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.

Questions about 493 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 493 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 493 Amsterdam LLC.

Does 493 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 493 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 8% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 493 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 493 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.