Violations at 661 Amsterdam Avenue

Remove device preventing door from being self-closing eye and hook at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

Apr 23, 2026

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4E

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4E

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at bulkhead, roof.

Aug 25, 2025

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at bulkhead, roof

Aug 25, 2025

Provide wire screen under skylight at bulkhead, roof.

Aug 25, 2025

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

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective compactor closet at compactor closet, 4th story

Feb 26, 2023

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

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

Sep 30, 2022

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

Sep 30, 2022

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.

Sep 30, 2022

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.

Sep 30, 2022

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

Sep 30, 2022

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Replace with new the missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom (inadequate volume) in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4D

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 8, 2022

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 23, 2016

Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 3F

Properly repair the broken or defective lock & assembly at entrance door to 3 sty southwest apt 3e. , section '' ''

Mar 24, 1992 · Apt 3E

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 4 sty northwest apt 4e. , section '' ''

Mar 18, 1992 · Apt 4E

D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 3rd sty west apt 3f. , section '' ''

Oct 3, 1983 · Apt 3F

Failure to correct swarmp conditions

Aug 1, 2024

Failure to correct swarmp conditions

Aug 1, 2024

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Jun 26, 2024

Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

Feb 21, 2024

Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

Feb 21, 2024

Failure to respond to objections issued for tpp audit for inadequate tenant protection plan for job # m00888709

Oct 19, 2023

Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

Apr 25, 2023

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Sep 29, 2021

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Sep 29, 2021

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Sep 29, 2021

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 7, 2019

Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2015)

Sep 1, 2016

Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2014

Sep 1, 2016

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 4, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 18, 2013

This pvt replaces 447098

Apr 18, 2013

Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

May 3, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Mar 26, 2012

Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

Jan 1, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 23, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 23, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 23, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 9, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 9, 2010

Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

Dec 31, 2009

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 1, 2009

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 14, 2008

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 3, 2008

L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

Jun 25, 2007

L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

Jun 25, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 21, 2005

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 21, 2005

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 5, 2004

1p20625

Mar 20, 2003

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

I observed a sidewalk shed installed at exposure 1 and 2 without valid permits. stop all facade operations and use of shed entire site. renew permit or remove shed if no longer needed. comply with code bc 105.8

Sep 10, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection observed at exp #2(west elev.) broken window glass at 6th fl. also cracked window glass of bulkhead at the top roof. r

Aug 22, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted: ground floor illegally occupied/converted as an unlicensed physical treatment establishment, known as "renewing spa 2" with 8 massage

May 22, 2024

Illegal use in a commercial district. unlicensed physical treatment establishment, a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a c2-8 zoning district, doing business as "renewing spa 2" on the ground level with

May 22, 2024

Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept. of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: at 1st floor(ground floor) has been converted/occupied as massage parlor "renew spa 2" with 10 massage tables in 8

Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

Illegal use in a commercial district. unlicensed physical treatment establishment, a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a c2-8 district on ground floor as "renewing spa 2". noted: a individual offer a ful

Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

Documents need to be kept on site. note: at time of inspection of a 4 story bldg, work in progress at cellar location, removal of boiler and installation of new gas meter room and new chimney liner, upon reques

Oct 18, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan note: at time of inspection observed work being performed under the aforementioned job number (m00888709) the submitted tpp locks specifics means and methods of protec

Oct 18, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dob for violating conditions cited in nov#35581082z on 7-6-21 a false certification was filed on:1-18-22. remedy: file a c

Mar 25, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35581082z on 07-06-2021.rem:file a certificate of corre

Mar 25, 2022

Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35581083k on 07-06-2021.rem:file a certificate of corre

Mar 25, 2022 · Penalty $625

Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35581080p on 07-06-2021.rem:file a certificate of corre

Mar 25, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35581079h on 07-06-2021.rem:file a certificate of corre

Mar 25, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

File a certificate of correction or other related materials containingmaterial false statement. respondent filed a c of c on 1-17-22 for nov#35581082z. upon inspection,i found that the condition which responden

Mar 25, 2022 · Penalty $10,000

1008.failure to comply with doors,gates and turnstilles.noted at firstfloor installed curtain concealing the means of egress not recogniza ble in case of fire contrary to bc1008.1.for exit door at south side w

Mar 25, 2022

Illegal use in a commercial district.noted unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohibited use per zr12-10 operating in a c2-8 zoning district at the first floor doing business as"renewing spa ii"an in

Mar 25, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc 7123 and 27354.noted:at storage room at cellar level having holes in cement fire rated walls for pipe penetration between area as re

Jul 6, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

Bc 1008 failure to comply with doors,gates and turnstiles.noted:at 1st floor installed curtain concealing the means of egress rendering door not recognizable in case of fire contrary to bc 1008; for exit door a

Jul 6, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

Work without a permit.work noted:at cellar level erected partition walls to create kitchenette and storage;installed water and waste lines for kitchen sink,washing machine;installed electrical line for lights

Jul 6, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

Zr 73-36 1st floor has been occupied as adult physical culture establishement and physical culture establishment (as per zr 12-10)massage parlor "renewing spa ii" with 10 massage rooms without bsa approval as

Jul 6, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #26587 and dept of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted:at 1st floor has been converted and occupied as adult physical culture establishment;massage parlor

Jul 6, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

56y13.98bb5.39x10.69m7 56y repair & seal glass packing 46b adjust gavernor sw. to full reset 98bb perform and file current 5yr test 39x repair light sw on top of car

Jun 12, 2009

Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remed

Apr 18, 2008 · Penalty $350

Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remed

Apr 18, 2008 · Penalty $350

Exit door: required width decreased by obstruction. obstruction noted:steel column supports for sidewalk shed obstruction gate w/ chain linkfence, width deceased from approx 6'-0" to 4'-0". noted location:

Apr 10, 2007 · Penalty $480

Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications.defects noted:missing 45 degree (catch)all wooden protection at top of parapet wall.unsecured wooded base at steel column.missing caps for bolts at cloumns

Apr 10, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

Sec.26-127. dangerous places/spaces. noted: razor wire installed on top of wooden parapet wall of sidewalk shed. noted location: exposure #2remedy: remove razor wire.

Apr 10, 2007

Sec.26-127. dangerous places/ spaces. noted: razor wire installed on top of wooden parapet wall of sidewalk shed. noted location: exposure #2. remedy: remove razor wire.

Apr 10, 2007

Work w/o a permit expired permit. permit # 104530624 for sidewalk shedexpired 4/8/07. noted location:sidewalk shed location at exposure # 1,2,3 & 4.remedy:renew permit.

Apr 10, 2007 · Penalty $400

Sidewalk shed does not conform to bldg code specifications.noted:sidewalk shed has openings throughout entire shed,missing coregated steel panels.exposed romex wire,no conduit,no escape hatches or openings.

Dec 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,000

B4a.50a,50b. (50a)flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney.(50b) pipe hot water relief discharge down no threaded end.

Jun 9, 2006 · Penalty $180

03m,08v,15l,16h,21r,37g,50y,50y,55m,74l. 03m capacity plate. 15l make all doors self closing. 21r exposed wiring. 74l make elevator answer call properly.

May 10, 1995 · Penalty $200

35p,57o,74#,74#car top

Dec 3, 1991 · Penalty $75

73#,08v,73# perform 5 year test,properly tag device,and file elv3 form

Dec 2, 1991 · Penalty $1,000