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489 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01214-0064Map

Owner of record: 487-489 Amsterdam Ave HDFC

489 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 487-489 Amsterdam Ave HDFC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 43 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 15, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 15, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceilings and walls thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window frame and interior sill in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2001 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2001 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2001 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective floor sink ktichen 2 sty apt 2s , section '' ''

    Oct 9, 1996 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate fire escape window 2 sty apt 2s , section '' ''

    Oct 9, 1996 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall ktichen 2 sty apt 2s , section '' ''

    Oct 9, 1996 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 2 sty northwest apt 2s kitchen. , section '' ''

    Feb 3, 1994 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls bathroom 5 sty front south apt 5s. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1990 · Apt 5S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at east & west kitchen 5 sty front south apt 5s. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1990 · Apt 5S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at north & west front room 5 sty front south apt 5s. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1990 · Apt 5S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 2 from front 5 sty front south apt 5s. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1990 · Apt 5S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at west center room 5 sty front south apt 5s. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1990 · Apt 5S

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & wall 2 from rear 5 sty front south apt 5s. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1990 · Apt 5S

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash front room north window 5 sty front south apt 5s. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1990 · Apt 5S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at kitchen 2nd sty south apt 2s. , section '' ''

    Dec 5, 1986 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2nd sty south apt 2s m allen. , section '' ''

    Dec 5, 1986 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2nd sty south apt 2 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1983 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2nd sty south apt 2 3rd room from front. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1983 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 south apt 2s rear. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1974 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty south apt 2s kitchen. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1974 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3rd sty south apt 3s bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1974 · Apt 3S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective window glass 3 sty south apt 3s 2 room from front at south air shaft. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1974 · Apt 3S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window all sashes 3 sty south apt 3s 2nd and 3rd rooms from front at south air shaft. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1974 · Apt 3S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape at 4 sty south apt 4s. , section '' ''

    Feb 26, 1973 · Apt 4S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape at 3 sty apt 3n rear room. , section '' ''

    Feb 26, 1973 · Apt 3N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration estore to lawful occupancy doors removed & openings sealed up rear dumbwaiter shaft all stories.

    Feb 26, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3rd sty south apt 3s bathroom & rear room. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1972 · Apt 3S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents at cellar rat excreta.

    Aug 31, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jun 1, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Erected or installed supported scaffold 40 ft of higher w.o a permit. pipe scaffold over 40 erected in back of bldg. 7 frames high. remedy: obtain permit.

    May 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Emergency highly inoperable defective 3 pack emergency lighting pack inoperable at rear room adjacent to rear secondary exit remedy: repair or replace 3 pack emergency lighting forthwith

    Jan 4, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No equipment use permit. note: an a.c. unit with model #hdhbt098aa erected to service the restaurant drip coffee bar "the unit installed in the rear yard. location:drip coffee bar ground floor. remedy: obtain e

    Jun 13, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 13, 2012 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 13, 2012 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 3, 2004 · Apt 3S

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Nov 3, 2004 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 19, 2004 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 2S

    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 (C6)
Year built
1891
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
9,020 ft²
Lot area
2,271 ft²
Zoning
C2-7A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1214 / 64
Assessed value
$1,877,850
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #104960, last renewed Dec 26, 2025.

Questions about 489 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 489 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 487-489 Amsterdam Ave HDFC.

Does 489 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 489 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 489 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 489 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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