509 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01215-0064Map
Owner of record: 509 Amsterdam Associates
509 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 509 Amsterdam Associates. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on March 9, 2017. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 34
- HPD complaints
- 32
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 7
- IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Mar 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front at fire escape
Mar 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 3N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose handle at shut -off valve of steam -radiator in the 5th room from east located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2017 · Apt 3N
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Due to fire
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 7, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 34
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. observed at exposure#1, an outdoor dining structure attached to building. structure is approx. 8x24 and set up as outdoor dining, obtain all permits; obtain all permits
Mar 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements noted: the accumulation of construction debris (metal shelving bath tub water closet and sink) apprx 10'w x 7'd x 7'h. noted: location 1st flr
Jul 27, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: the removal of full height partition walls the removal of fire rating material from ceiling. exposed and hanging electrical wires. handing ductwork noted location 1st flr commerci
Jul 27, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Property owner acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid aoc registration # while engaging in outdoor advertising business (man mini storage) rem remove illegal sign or register as an out
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having a prohibited advertising sign in a c2-7a zoning district (man mini storage) rem remove illegal sign
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertisign sign is made from fire retardant or non combustible material as per tppn 05/00 (man mini storage) (e)
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix date of signs erection to outdoor advertising sign as per tppn 05/00 (man mini storage) (e) rem remove illegal sign
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affic decal bearing mea # or ul classification mark to outdoor advertising sign as per tppn 05/00 (man mini storage) rem remove illegal sign
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having a sign which extends higher than 25 ft above the curb lvl sgn observed was approx 50 ft above the curb lvl (man mini storage) (e) rem remove illegal sign
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having a prohibited advertising sign in a c2-7a zonign district (man mini storage) (e) rem remove illegal sign
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Property owner acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration # while engaging in outdoor advertising business (man mini storage) (e) rem: remove illegal sign or register as a
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit(man mini storage) (e) rem remove illegal sign & structure
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertising sign is made from fire retardant or non combustible material as per tppn 05/00 (man mini storage)(w) rem remove illegal sign
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company fialure to affix date of signs erection to outdoor advertising sign as per tppn 05/00 (man mini storage) (w) ewm remove illegal sign
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix decal bearing mea # or ul classification mark to outdoor advertising sign as per tppn 05/00 (man) mini storage) (w) rem: remove illegal sign
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having a sign which extends higher than 25ft above the curb lvl swign observed was approx 50 ft above the curb lvl (man mini storage) (w) rem: remove illegal sign
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit (man mini storage) rem remove illegal sign & structure
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having a sign w/ a surface area greater than 3 x's the street frontage of the zoning lot or more than 150 sq ft sign observed was approx 500 sq ft (man mini storage) rem rmove illega
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having a sign w/ a surface area greater than 3 x's the street frontage of the zongin lot or more than 150 sq ft sign observed was approx 250 sq ft (man mini storage) (e)
Jun 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having signage extending higher than 35 ft above curb level.remedy:remove illegal signage
May 20, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having signage with a surface area greater than 3 times the street frontage of the zoning lot or more than 150 sq ft.remedy:remove illegal signage
May 20, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having prohibited advertising signage in c district.remedy:remove illegal signage
May 20, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having installed a sign w/out a permit.remedy:remove illegal signage
May 20, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having prohibited advertising signage in c2-7a district. remedy:remove illegal signage
May 22, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having signage with a surface area greater than 3 times the street frontage of zoning lot (or more than 150 sq ft) remedy:remove illegal signage
May 22, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having illuminated sign w/ o permit current permit remedy: remove illegal work
May 22, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having installed a flagpole w/o a permit. remedy:remove illegal work
May 22, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having installed a sign (2) w/o a permit. remedy:remove illegal work
May 22, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having installed an awning w/o a permit. remedy:remove illegal work
May 22, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having signage in violation of sign regulations for residence districts located in (or extending into)the residential portion of a mixed bldg.remedy:remove illegal signage
May 22, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having a sign extending higher than 25 ft above curb level.remedy:remove illegal signage
May 22, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having installed a sign w/o a permit. remedy:remove illegal work
May 22, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having signage projecting more than 18in across the st line remedy: remove illegal signage
May 22, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to terminate metal exhaust located @ 1st story north/center exterior wall @ least 10' fl from any window in a residential portion of same building. remedy: conform & comply w/ the rules/regulations of t
Aug 7, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Janitor/super
Dec 25, 2023 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt WHOLEA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 2N
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 2N
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 2N
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 3N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2014 · Apt 2N
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 12, 2004 · Apt 5N
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 12, 2004 · Apt 5N
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 10,330 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,708 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-7A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1215 / 64
- Assessed value
- $1,327,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108445, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 509 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 509 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 509 Amsterdam Associates.
Does 509 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 509 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 509 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 509 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.