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938 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01878-0030Map

Owner of record: 938 Amsterdam Corp

938 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 938 Amsterdam Corp. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on October 24, 2016. 2 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 24, 2016

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
4
About 31% of the building's 13 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 · 29

  • 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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a slide bolt with eye for pad lock at the interior side of the apartment entrance door located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2016 · Apt 5N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the apartment entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jun 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all rooms at in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sink base in the kitchen located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... reveale window approx 5sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 2 sty rear apt 2r er1 0801-205. , section '' ''

    Mar 21, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed 2 sty rear apt 2r entrance door. , section '' ''

    Mar 21, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4th sty rear apt 4r west room and kitchen. located at apt 4r

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 4R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4th sty rear apt 4r tenant mr jerez. located at apt 4r

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire wall and ceiling 3 sty north apt 3n 1st and 2nd rooms from front. located at apt 3n

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling 3rd sty north apt 3n bathroom. located at apt 3n

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3rd sty north apt 3n. located at apt 3n

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2nd sty rear apt 2r kitchen window. located at apt 2r

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock and knob at entrance door to 2nd sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 5th sty north apt 5n throughout. located at apt 5n

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector 5th sty rear apt 5r kitchen window. , section '' ''

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit window sashes 5th sty rear apt 5r all window. , section '' ''

    Mar 28, 1988 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate scissor gate 5th sty rear apt 5r. , section '' ''

    Sep 8, 1987 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 6

  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide heating system/boiler room access information sign as per hmc 27-2033.comply with hmc 27-2033 and submit a certificate of correction.

    Jun 2, 2023

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: flooring (tile) at approximately center of room crack and deflecting creating a tripping hazard. remedy: make necessaryrepair or replace.

    Jun 26, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Ropes shall not be made first to sharp objects or sufaces stop work order #15062 remedy: no remedy

    Aug 9, 2004 · Penalty $750

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No guard rail (center board) on a 2 point suspension scaffold stop order #15062 remedy: no remedy

    Aug 9, 2004 · Penalty $750

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Two point suspension scaffold not in compliance with building department and code specifications. noted:- two point suspended scaffold erected at parapet of west elevation without mid-rail and with top rail

    Aug 7, 2004 · Penalty $750

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg defects noted south wall of facade roof level loose mortar joints spalling & bulging creating a hazardous condition to occupants in alleyway remedy:make area and safe and make

    Jul 21, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3S

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2012 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2012 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 3, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 25, 2008 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 5, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 5, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 5, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 5, 2005 · Apt 5N

    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
13
Building area
8,968 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1878 / 30
Assessed value
$1,104,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109789, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 938 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 938 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 938 Amsterdam Corp.

Does 938 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 938 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 938 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 938 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.

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