987 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01863-0004Map
Owner of record: 987 Amsterdam Ave
987 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 987 Amsterdam Ave. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on October 24, 2016. 37 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 56
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 · 42
- 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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 30, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 4B
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment denied
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood shingles installed at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor by radiator in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all the walls in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 5, 2015
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose all treads at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 5, 2015
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 1st through 16 treads from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 19, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color celing in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2A
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder missing front at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 5, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling at 1st sty public hall er1 49631
Nov 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at 1st sty public hall er1 49631
Nov 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots & christmas lights from 2 sty balcony bldg front.
Jun 28, 1999
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 1 sty public hall rear er1
Aug 21, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak ceiling 1 sty public hall at rear near stair.
Nov 5, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 3 sty front apt 3b thru out. located at apt 3b
Jul 31, 1991 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective exhaust stack in danger of collapse 20ft missing of rear south 4 to 5 sty rear south.
Jul 31, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clg 2 sty rear apt 2r bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 16, 1988 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.
Feb 16, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system locked boiler room door at cellar.
Feb 16, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose loose handrail 1st to 2nd story public hall stairs.
Feb 16, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure rear east fire escape loose and hanging tread 5th story.
Feb 16, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure rear east fire escape loose and hanging treads 4th to 5th story 1st and 14 from bottom.
Feb 16, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure rear east fire escape loose handrail 4th storybalcony er1.
Feb 16, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 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 - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
B4a-16,32a,38,50,50ab.50-backflow not protecting by pass valve-missingcheck valve.50a-missing spill switch.50b-blow down piping has treads on end of pipe.
Jun 1, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a-16,38,50,50ab.50-backflow not protecting by pass valve & check valve.50a-blow down piping has treads on end.50b-missing blow down pipingon cold water relief valve.
Jun 1, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 21, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 23, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 28, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 2, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 29, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 29, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 29, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,493 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1863 / 4
- Assessed value
- $1,118,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #122626, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 987 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 987 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 987 Amsterdam Ave.
Does 987 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 987 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 987 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 987 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.