486 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01231-0032Map
Owner of record: 486 Amsterdam Avenue HDFC
486 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1894 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 486 Amsterdam Avenue HDFC. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 91
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 58
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 91
- 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 17, 2025
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
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
May 4, 2021
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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Oct 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and south public hall walls , 4th story
Dec 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated west and south public hall walls , 4th story
Dec 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the west and south public hall walls , 4th story
Dec 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall, 5th story
Dec 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the south wall at public hall, 5th story
Dec 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and north wall
Dec 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at the south and north walls in the bulkhead
Dec 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 20, 2018
Open — Not complied with - 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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2018
Open — Not complied with - 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
Jul 20, 2018
Open — Not complied with - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the bulkhead , 5th story
Jul 20, 2018
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a slidebolt capable of being padlocked at the bulkhead door , 5th story
Jul 20, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide metal wire screen below skylight at bulkhead , 5th story
Jul 20, 2018
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 28, 2015
Open — Not complied with - 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 - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2011 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2011 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Aug 4, 1999
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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Aug 4, 1999
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable dead bolt and eye 5 sty bulkhead door to roof.
Aug 4, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide approved wire screen below 5 sty public hall stairs skylight.
Aug 4, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling and north wall 4 sty public hall.
Aug 4, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Aug 4, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches kitchen 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1988 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass rear room 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1988 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty rear apt 2r perez. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1988 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture west room 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''
Aug 30, 1988 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration statement for building.
Dec 29, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front of building.
Aug 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 30, 1984
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixture present lights not on.
Sep 13, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixtures present lights not on.
Aug 26, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixture present light not on.
Apr 19, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 4th sty rear apt 4r kitchen and bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 29, 1982 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg 5th sty front south apt 5s thru out. located at apt 5s
Oct 6, 1980 · Apt 5S
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 10, 2021 · Apt 4N
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 4N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 3N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Doors
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 10, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 1, 2008 · Apt 5S
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 1, 2008 · Apt 5S
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2008 · Apt 5S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 5R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt 5R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 5R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1894
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 9,375 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,550 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-7A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1231 / 32
- Assessed value
- $1,057,950
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #103369, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.
Questions about 486 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 486 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 486 Amsterdam Avenue HDFC.
Does 486 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.
Is 486 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 486 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1894 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 486 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.