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985 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01863-0003Map

Owner of record: 985 Amsterdam Av/Ho/E

985 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 985 Amsterdam Av/Ho/E. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 33 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 39

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ; the hinges and make latch shut the door to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the hinges at door to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the east yard

    Aug 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the the south yard

    Aug 23, 2023

    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
  • 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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    Oct 18, 2017

    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 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required.

    Jul 29, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    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 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 6th room from east at north, the 3rd room from east, the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    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 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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. at front areaway

    Nov 22, 2000

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 night inspection.

    Dec 22, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead door at roof.

    Jul 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front fire escape.

    Jul 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors public halls all stys.

    Jul 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition north and south apts converted to one west apt at 5th sty.

    Jul 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition north and south apts converted to one west apt at 4th sty.

    Jul 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition north and south apts converted to one west apt at 3rd sty.

    Jul 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition north and south apts converted to one west apt at 2nd sty.

    Jul 1, 1987

    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 dumbwaiter nailed shut all stys dumbwaiter shaft at center.

    Jun 26, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear fire escape drop ladder.

    Jun 26, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all stys.

    Jun 26, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective parapet wall at rear north at roof.

    Jun 26, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Jun 26, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west north and south courts.

    Jun 26, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at 3 sty front apt 3a kitchen. , section '' ''

    May 8, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty front apt 3a rear room. , section '' ''

    May 8, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 3 sty front apt 3a j terrero. , section '' ''

    May 8, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stoppin per bc7123;27-345.noted bldg having hole in boiler room wall at pipes penetration & wide open(not self closing door of boiler room in cellar.r

    Jul 28, 2011 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:use of prohibited door hardware. per bc1008.1.8;27-371(j).noted:bldg having in apts #3a,3b on 3rd flr. keyed door locks on bedroom doors.remedy:provide legal do

    Jul 28, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    907.2.8.3 misc.vio.failure to provide smoke detectors within dweloling units.noted: bldg having missing & inoperative smoke detectors in several apts. throughout floors & on public hallways.remedy:provide smoke

    Jul 28, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    32, 46a. clean secondary seal properly. breeching to chimney increse air supply to boiler room.

    May 4, 1993 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Mold

    May 27, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 27, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
9
Building area
9,497 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1863 / 3
Assessed value
$1,003,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #122625, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.

Questions about 985 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 985 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 985 Amsterdam Av/Ho/E.

Does 985 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 985 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 985 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 985 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 9 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.