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963 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01862-0002Map

Owner of record: Hp Morningside Heights Portfolio Housing

963 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hp Morningside Heights Portfolio Housing. HPD has recorded 87 housing violations here, most recently on November 27, 2023. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
87
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
97

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 27, 2023

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
13
About 87% of the building's 15 apartments

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 · 87

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Nov 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Nov 6, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective control valve at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 2nd trash chute door from north at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hydrualic spring at 1st trash chute door from north at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stop at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage accumulation at hopper door; compactor closet at 1st story public hall at compactor closet, 1st story

    May 16, 2022

    Open — 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north, the foyer , the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the kitchenette , the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide proper plastered partitions extending from floor to ceiling for water closet compartment and/or bathroom ... in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and/or improperly counter balanced lower and upper sash at south window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... (approx. 8 sq. ft.) at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste pipes at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective and/or dry rotted wood floor in the kitchenette located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department a waterproof floor and base for the water closet .... in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard and heavy duty lock and latch set in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and/or improperly counter balanced lower sashes at 1st and 2nd window from north at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical switches cover at north wall. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric cover at box with switches in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    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
  • B

    Provide metal cover for the north wall breaker box in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash guides and lock at the second window from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper window sash spring balances at the first window from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 4 square feet at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door leading from 1st story public hall to stairs leading to basement , 1st story

    Sep 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at entire apartment, 1st story, apartment

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at entire apartment, 1st story, apartment

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Plumbing none

    Applicant of record alberto roman, pe surrendered all filing privileges.stop all plumbing work under permit # m00294428

    Aug 11, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted @ 1st fl apt(1)erected full height partition subdividing living/dining/kitchen creating additional rms w/doors.also noted erected partition wall diving living/kitchen area noted:erected

    Dec 29, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted dept of bldg records indicates residence(13)family mix.illegal occupancy noted:@ 1st fl apt(1)erected partition wall subdividing livin

    Dec 29, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34137988h issued on 6/10/96. c of c filed falsely. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Oct 10, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct nov #34137988h,c of c filed falsely. remedy: comply w/order.

    Aug 7, 2013 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to dept records. cellar not to be occupied found cellar to be occupied w/1 male 87 year old a mattress w/bed sheets a tv set up in front of bed,a refrigerator pluged in,clothing rack 7 other

    Aug 7, 2013 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct conditions cited in prior nov # 34689401p, having constructed partition on 1st fl rear & installed kitchen fl joists

    Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dob. respondent failed to comply w/commissioner's order to correct violating conditions & file certificate of correction persuant

    Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Provsison of law 28.201.1 failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to obtain permit for this partition on 1st floor rear installed kitchen floor joists. as per #34689701-p rem: obtain d.o.b. permits

    Mar 6, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio # 34687401p n/a for work w/o permit @ 1st fl apt installed full height partitions new electrical wiring & panel box & all conditions noted:on violation & perform

    Feb 11, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note:1. 1 fl apt hasbroken loose glass at south window 2 exposed wood joists at ceiling w / missing ceiling sections 3.exposed electrical wires 4.ext metal stai

    Feb 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: missing firestopping at ceilings leaving wooden joists exposed. noted location: apt 1 1st floor. note: defective

    Jul 16, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st floor rear apt full height partition installed to subdivide bedroom new wiring installed in bathroom and new electrical panel installed in kitchen floor joists replaced & raised

    Jul 16, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records noted: the cellar is currently used as sleeping living quarter with bed and cooking utensil and stove. location basement remedy- discontinue

    Jun 10, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2021 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 24, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    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 (C7)
Year built
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
9,397 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1862 / 2
Assessed value
$640,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #124492, last renewed Jun 30, 2025.

Questions about 963 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 963 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hp Morningside Heights Portfolio Housing.

Does 963 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 87 housing violations at this property.

Is 963 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 87% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 963 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 963 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 15 residential units and 17 units in total.

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