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940 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01878-0031Map

Owner of record: 940 Amsterdam Corp

940 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 940 Amsterdam Corp. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2019. 4 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
38

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 25, 2019

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
8
About 44% of the building's 18 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

  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, balconies and componets building east (front) at fire escape

    Oct 4, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing north and south handrails at front of building , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing north and south hand rails at vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bin at public hall , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 1st and 2nd up from bottom at vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble landing 7th up from bottom at public hall stairs at bulkhead , 5th story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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.

    Sep 27, 2018

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked on interiour door side at entrance door located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at building front

    Jul 13, 2017

    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 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unopenable north bulkhead door at roof , roof

    Sep 19, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unopenable north bulkhead door , roof

    Sep 19, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at north, south and west exterior walls all sty

    Sep 19, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing exterior door handle south bulkhead door , roof

    Sep 19, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at front of building

    Sep 19, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all sty at fire escape at east

    Sep 19, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated walls and ceiling bulkhead at roof

    Sep 19, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated ceilings 4th and 5th sty public halls

    Sep 19, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar and tar paper thoughout , roof

    Sep 19, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 300 watts. at front areaway

    Nov 22, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at door to heating and at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 8, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Nov 8, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit bedroom door west room 2 sty north apt 6. , section '' ''

    May 4, 1989 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door 2 sty southwest apt 6. , section '' ''

    Sep 2, 1988 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls bathroom 2 sty southwest apt 6. , section '' ''

    Sep 2, 1988 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout 2 sty southwest apt 6. , section '' ''

    Sep 2, 1988 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit window in kitchen 2 sty southwest apt 6. , section '' ''

    Sep 2, 1988 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass bulkhead skylight roof.

    Aug 26, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty northwest apt 16. located at apt 16

    Aug 26, 1988 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing handle exterior door north and south public hall bulkhead roof.

    Aug 26, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Mar 13, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted the following conditions kitchen exhaust located at roof level for restaurant (940) amdterdam ave & bar (938) amsterdam ave have oily waste at the ve

    Sep 20, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. exhaust fan install in restaurant kitchen eniting fumer in rear yard less than 10 feet. from residential window.remedy: remove and discontinue the use of said exhaust fan and provide

    May 19, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 30, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 7, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 7, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 7, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 7, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 7, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2004 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 8

    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
1896
Floors
5
Residential units
18
Building area
19,872 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1878 / 31
Assessed value
$1,316,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100396, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 940 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 940 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 940 Amsterdam Corp.

Does 940 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

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

Is 940 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 940 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1896 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 940 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 18 residential units and 20 units in total.

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