490 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01231-0034Map
Owner of record: 490-492 Amsterdam Ave HDFC
490 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 490-492 Amsterdam Ave HDFC. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 20
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 · 74
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 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.
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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
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 - 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 - 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
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 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 a drop ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 a drop ceiling. in the 4th room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 100 watts required
Jun 21, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum required
Jun 14, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electric outlet south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2002 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2002 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damage ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2002 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2002 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2 sty north apt 2n kitchen. , section '' ''
Jul 8, 1993 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at kitchen sink 2 sty north apt 2n kitchen. , section '' ''
Jul 8, 1993 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows 2 sty north apt 2n kitchen. , section '' ''
Jul 8, 1993 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty north apt 2n. , section '' ''
Jul 8, 1993 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty north apt 2n. , section '' ''
Jul 8, 1993 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor 2 sty north apt 2n east room. , section '' ''
Jul 8, 1993 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe 3 sty north apt 3n kitchen er1. , section '' ''
Feb 23, 1981 · Apt 3N
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty north apt 3n kitchen and bathroom. , section '' ''
Feb 23, 1981 · Apt 3N
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty north apt 2n kitchen and bathroom er1. located at apt 2n
Feb 23, 1981 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - 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 north inspection fixture present light not on.
Jul 12, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window glass 3 sty south apt 3s bathroom. , section '' ''
May 7, 1979 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling fixture bathroom 3 sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
May 7, 1979 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling foyer 3 sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
May 7, 1979 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling kitchen 3 sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
May 7, 1979 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs 3 sty osuth apt 3s thru out. , section '' ''
May 7, 1979 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg 3 sty south apt 3s front room. , section '' ''
May 7, 1979 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective entrance door to 3 sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
May 7, 1979 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door 3 sty south apt 3s bathroom. , section '' ''
May 7, 1979 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01,20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4 sty south apt.
Apr 30, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide one hour fire retarding material as a seal for transoms over all drs to public hall at 4th sty apts.
Apr 30, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide appvd fire proof self-closin dr with key operated deadbolt and latch set, peephole and chain dr guard at entrance to 5th sty apts.
Apr 30, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4 sty south apt.
Apr 30, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide one hour fire retarding material as a seal for transoms over all drs to public hall at 5th sty apts.
Apr 30, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01,20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4 sty north apt.
Apr 30, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4 sty north apt.
Apr 30, 1979
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 30, 2022
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
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- 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, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner i observed in the basement in the boiler room having a future on gas line, repair and/replace
Dec 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
As per hpd section of law. 27-2033 boiler access notice. signs not posted conspicuously in lobby of building.
Nov 30, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
15,16,34b,50,50a,50b,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h. 50- # 2 hot water heater leaking and safety valve not piped down also floe venting into open air shaft to boiler rm with flex pipe back piped also not increased is size
Mar 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 3S
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt 2N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 2N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 2S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2N
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 2N
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 26, 2004 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Floor
Aug 26, 2004 · Apt 2N
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 26, 2004 · Apt 2N
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 24, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Aug 24, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 2N
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 21, 2003 · Apt 3N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 3N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 3N
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,375 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,475 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-7A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1231 / 34
- Assessed value
- $1,951,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #128360, last renewed Sep 27, 2024.
Questions about 490 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 490 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 490-492 Amsterdam Ave HDFC.
Does 490 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 490 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 490 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 490 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.