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520 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01233-0029Map

Owner of record: Cleo Realty Associates

520 Amsterdam Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 76 residential units across 17 floors. The owner of record is Cleo Realty Associates. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on March 31, 2026. 14 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 31 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
46
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
170

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 31, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
31
About 41% of the building's 76 apartments
Up from 28 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 31, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 15a, 14th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 15A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 15a, 14th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 15A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 15a, 14th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 15A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Nov 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 7B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entry door in the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 7B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ... bell, return buzzer & intercom system from building front entrance door to apartment panel at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin waterbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 16d, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 16D

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 16d, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 16D

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, east, and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 7B

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east, and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 7B

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 7B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 7B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 16d, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 16D

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 16d, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 16D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 46

  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order ac 28-201.1. building owner. failure to comply with commissioner's order 091319cll0702pr issued on 09/13/2019. as of 08/13/2021 owner has not complied with commissioner's order-immediate cure order. remedy: immed comply with code and commissioner's orders

    Aug 13, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 23, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building facade and appurtenances. roof:bulkheads (east and west sections) horizontal and vertical crackes remedy: repair/make safe facade and appurtenanaces as per code

    Sep 13, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 5, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 5, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 22, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    This pvt replaces 474197

    Apr 22, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 25, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 25, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 17, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 17, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 23, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 24, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 12, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 12, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 7, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 7, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p17299

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p17300

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p17299

    Jan 15, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p17300

    Jan 15, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    #74-par door-street side adjust opening

    Mar 5, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (74) adjust or replace car guide shoes (74) repair a;; hoist way door

    Mar 5, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15)&(18)basement door

    Nov 6, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 1

    Vf... cease used... d l m defective... 42-x-10.... door position monitoring inoperative this is a controller feature which ensure passengers safety repair d l m and contact dob at [email protected] 212 393 2435... to

    Sep 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Vf... r t s . 97-x-17.... elevator in building out of service , upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazarouds condotion asper ircny 11-02.... repair the device and return to serv

    Aug 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    R t s ... 97-x-17. elevator in building out of service . upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition asper ircny 11-02 ,, repair the device and restore to service imm

    Jul 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    5/l/10 class 1, car door restrictor is not working defective repair.

    Jun 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803895.rem:submit acceptable required t

    Feb 13, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    (plans) work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place on exp#1 and #4 that is contrary to approved plan.deta

    Dec 20, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Built in accordance with plans. all equipment must be installed as percd-5/approved plans. note: at time of inspection i observed workers working on suspended scaffold installed on exp1 corner exp2 that is

    Dec 20, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3310.4 (side condition) condition on site has to be in conformance with ssp. note: at time of inspection i observed workers working on site that is not conformance with the site safety plan. a-installed

    Dec 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3314.3 inspections. all scaffolds shall be inspected daily. a record of such daily inspection shall be maintained & available at the site. noted: last inspection has been done on 5/7/14. sidewalk shed in

    Dec 17, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to post permit for work at premises.note:obs sidewalk shed erected @exp #1&4.permits posted on entrance door expired in 2013;another posted on parapet wall expired 1/5/14.dob rec show updated permit.rem:po

    Apr 8, 2014

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site + stop work -men on suspended scaffold,no daily inspection record on site at time of inspection. -call/fax for reinspec

    May 3, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 9-01 rigger failed to name a designated foreman. -stop work order-2 men doing facade work off suspended scaffold. no foreman on site. -employee on site has 32hr foreman training course but is not a foreman

    May 3, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temp construction equipment on site expired permit. -stop work -expired cd-5 (9/5/10) for outrigger beams w/suspended scaffold. -call/fax for reinspection. remedy: comply w/code. partial stop work order on

    May 3, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3307.6.5:failure to maintain sidewalk shed storage on shed noted:1 section of supported scaffolding has been erected with blue tarp surrounding scaffolding approx 3' above parapet of sidewalk shed also oxygen &

    Feb 8, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-201.1:failure to provide/perform inspection of sidewalk shed noted:last entry on sidewalk shed log book was 1-30-12. rem:provide/maintainlog book.

    Feb 8, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3301.1.2:failure to comply with nyc free code general no permit for oxygen & (acclylene) noted:one tank each found on top of sidewalk shed. rem:stop all use remove from site forthwith.

    Feb 8, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3301.7:design drawing required by the provision of chapter 33 of nyc building code no design drawing provided for sidewalk shed & no drawingfor suspended scaffold outriggers. rem:stop use/operation or suspended

    Feb 8, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site. noted:last entry in log book was 1/30/12. rem:provide/maintain daily log book.

    Feb 8, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Inadequate safety measures peration of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner tie back c hook at an angle defective caisle used a-tieback rusted cable not double wrap around bulk head tie back to bulkhead missing

    Apr 8, 2010 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85m07/64l10/66o02/40t07/#d06(85)current fire year test tag is missing(64)pit light is defective(66)pit dirty(40)machine room door is not labbled indicating "elevator machine room door"(#)fire extincusher is not

    Sep 12, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: 18 floor apt #18 b/penthouse, b) concrete floor due up for new plumbing lines, new electric lines and new terrace door installed exterior thru brickwork, new bathroom in-

    Jul 27, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74l 74 repair defective annunciator in car

    Mar 16, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m,50y,17m,36p,35p,30o,30p,46h,18m,29b,15b,32m,9h,31d,59m,29m, 14-glass missing from frame 18-inerlock cover missing 29-carter pin missing not secure 15-adjust door closer 32-duct cover missing under car and t

    Apr 18, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    18x 57o 11q 18x 11 cease use hazardous

    Oct 26, 1993 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

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    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 15A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 6A

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  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 6A

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  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 6A

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  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 6A

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  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 6A

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  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 6A

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 6A

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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D6)
Year built
1929
Floors
17
Residential units
76
Building area
102,693 ft²
Lot area
7,152 ft²
Zoning
C2-7A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1233 / 29
Assessed value
$8,447,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104220, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 520 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 520 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cleo Realty Associates.

Does 520 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 520 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 31 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 41% of its 76 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 520 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 520 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 76 residential units and 87 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.