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856 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01873-0036Map

Owner of record: Lamalo,

856 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 Lamalo,. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on August 31, 2025. 35 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 31, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 33% of the building's 9 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 · 40

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at north

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th and 3rd story front balconies at fire escape

    Oct 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty east apt 3e bathroom and kitchen. , section '' ''

    Apr 13, 1993 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 3 sty east apt 3e. , section '' ''

    Apr 13, 1993 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 3 sty east apt 3e east room and private hall. , section '' ''

    Apr 13, 1993 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 3 sty east apt 3e private hall. , section '' ''

    Apr 13, 1993 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective pilot oven gas range 3 sty east apt 3e. , section '' ''

    Apr 13, 1993 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty east apt 3e martello. , section '' ''

    Apr 13, 1993 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom buzzer vestibule to 3 sty east apt 3e. , section '' ''

    Apr 13, 1993 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar throughout.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass of skylight airshaft roof at southwest.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of pieces of sheet rock and crate stored at bulkhead stairs.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys north stack.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing bulbs in light fixture at entrance to bldg.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing skylight o dumbwaiter bulkhead at roo .

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room in cellar.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition thccboiler room & cellar at center.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof throughout.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 5 sty front.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door to roof.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 3 sty west apt kitchen.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty west apt.

    Mar 23, 1989

    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 suspended ceilings erected 3 sty west apt bathroom & kitchen.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective parapet wall & coping throughout roof.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall stairs.

    Mar 23, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 2 sty east apt 2e bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jul 26, 1988 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty east apt 2e a wallin. , section '' ''

    Jul 26, 1988 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty east apt 2e west room. , section '' ''

    Jul 26, 1988 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty east apt 2e kitchen westroom. , section '' ''

    Jul 26, 1988 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty east apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Jul 26, 1988 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2 sty east apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Jul 26, 1988 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings all rooms 2 sty east apt 2e. located at apt 2e

    Jul 26, 1988 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling all rooms 3 sty west apt 3w. , section '' ''

    Jul 26, 1988 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3rd sty west apt3w.

    Jul 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39085742h issued on 05/08/2023, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Jan 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner : at time of inspection of a 5 story building facade observed at expo. #1& expo. #4, 2nd fl. to 5th fl. window air conditions installed with out a/c support

    May 8, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2003 · 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 (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
9
Building area
10,830 ft²
Lot area
2,419 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1873 / 36
Assessed value
$1,541,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103304, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.

Questions about 856 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 856 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lamalo,.

Does 856 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 856 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 856 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 856 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.