492 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01231-0035Map
Owner of record: 490-92 Amsterdam Ave
492 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 490-92 Amsterdam Ave. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 27
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 · 55
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4S
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.
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 - 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
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- 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , the south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2006 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 5N
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 5n, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 5N
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 suspended celotex ceiling in east 1, east 2 and east 3 rooms located at apt 5n, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 5N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly, door at lobby, 1st story
Oct 22, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counterbalances in the 1st room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective finished wood floor at window in the 4th room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2002 · Apt 3S
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing [gonzalez ] in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2002 · Apt 3S
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective all window counterbalances in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2002 · Apt 3S
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. south wall at west, east wall at north in the 3rd bedroom 3 from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3S
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. north wall at center in the 5th private hallway from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3S
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances of windows in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3S
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. east wall at center in the 2nd bedroom 2 from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3S
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. ceiling, south wall at bottom in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3S
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperative window sash 2 sty rear south apt 2s kitchen. , section '' ''
Sep 24, 1984 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective window glass top sash 2 sty rear south apt 2s center room. , section '' ''
Sep 24, 1984 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperative refrigerator 2 sty rear south apt 2s kitchen. , section '' ''
Sep 24, 1984 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling 2 sty rear south apt 2s bathroom and center room. , section '' ''
Sep 24, 1984 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color halls and ceilings 2 sty rear south apt 2s kitchen and bathroom. , section '' ''
Sep 24, 1984 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 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 - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #140242011 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Nov 30, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - 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 6, 2006
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
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- 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 - 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 · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner i observed in the basement by the gas meter having futures on gas lines. also in the boiler room having a future on gas line, repair and/replace
Dec 29, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 3N
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 4N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 4N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2005 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Doors
Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 0
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 0
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2004 · Apt 0
Close - General
Floor
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 2S
Close - General
Floor
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 2S
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 2S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2003 · Apt 3S
Close - General
Windows
Oct 21, 2003 · Apt 4N
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 21, 2003 · Apt 4N
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 / 35
- Assessed value
- $3,265,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #133228, last renewed Sep 27, 2024.
Questions about 492 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 492 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 490-92 Amsterdam Ave.
Does 492 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 492 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 492 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 492 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.