491 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01214-0063Map
Owner of record: Mendmat, Ltd. C/O Ema
491 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mendmat, Ltd. C/O Ema. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on January 6, 2025. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 62
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 2, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waistline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Invalid certification
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device installedat building entrance door
Dec 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Nov 27, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
Oct 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device at vestibule door
Oct 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device at building entrance door
Oct 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 21, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Mar 21, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 21, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Mar 21, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 21, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 3 sty north apt 3a throughout. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles 3 sty north apt 3a bathroom. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock closet door foyer 3 sty north apt 3a. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty north apt 3a kitchen. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty north apt 3a rodriquez. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing vent cover 3 sty north apt 3a bathroom. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- 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
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Observed sidewalk shed at exposure one was installed without permit, in contrary with code.
Apr 7, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 21, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 9,020 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,271 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-7A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1214 / 63
- Assessed value
- $943,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #109086, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 491 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 491 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mendmat, Ltd. C/O Ema.
Does 491 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 491 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 491 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 491 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 17 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.