881 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01855-0050Map
Owner of record: American Youth Hostel INC
881 Amsterdam Avenue is a hotel built in 1883 in Manhattan, 10025. The owner of record is American Youth Hostel INC. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 37
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 5
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 37
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner issued a swo to application #12342258, the applicant of record filing privileges suspended with the dept
Jan 18, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2015
Mar 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 25, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 25, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 27, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p36014
Jul 22, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p36014
May 22, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Dec 28, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000000654 hasbeen inspected,tested,& disinfected,& that a maintenance plan has beendeveloped & implemented by 11/1/16. remedy: file annual certification.
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
09d10.10h10.08v01.03b06.14m07.17h11.98bd05.67x10.71x10.70o02.24b07.23x10.60q07.09d10 car saddle is loose needs to be secured 10h10 cae door gibs are worn need to be replaced 08v01 fl stops not level need to be
Jan 22, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit (haz) work noted erected pipe scaffold on top of light duty sidewalk shed without permit(haz)creating a hazardous & dangerous condition to public & construction workers remedy:stop all work
Apr 15, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to safeguard public &property affected by construction operations noted erected a pipe scaffolding on a non-bearing shed (haz)creating a hazardous condition a hazardous condiiton noted sidewalk shed
Apr 15, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16h12-22d06-37g12. 16-h-12 37-g-12 8&9 fuses.
Oct 15, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
07x11-30d09-35d09-22b07. 07-repair liget ray 30-remove door at roof of hoistway and intall vent 35-remove all fluid & electrical ines not recated to opertion of elevator, from noter room and repair hole in mote
Aug 27, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
74i11,37a11,57y02, 74-cylinder damaged oil filled pit with air bubbles rising from around cylinder. 37-illegal dimer switch on fused circuit.
May 24, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
43y2474x7436u 74-ems phone not working 74-air vent cover off by controller 74-cover water pipes in motor room.
Nov 24, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted p#157/87 exp 12/17/88 remedy renew permit
Apr 27, 1989 · Penalty $125
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 10B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 413
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt RM303
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 315
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 27, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (HH)
- Year built
- 1883
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 83,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 17,260 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1855 / 50
- Assessed value
- $20,843,550
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #141033, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.
Questions about 881 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 881 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is American Youth Hostel INC.
Does 881 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 881 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 881 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1883 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.