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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

Concern
3 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 · 74

  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 4, 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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
  • 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 1, 2015

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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 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
  • 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 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2 sty north apt 2n kitchen. , section '' ''

    Jul 8, 1993 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit windows 2 sty north apt 2n kitchen. , section '' ''

    Jul 8, 1993 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty north apt 2n. , section '' ''

    Jul 8, 1993 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.