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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 40
- 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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing north and south handrails at front of building , 1st story
Sep 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing north and south hand rails at vestibule , 1st story
Sep 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bin at public hall , 1st story
Sep 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unopenable north bulkhead door at roof , roof
Sep 19, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unopenable north bulkhead door , roof
Sep 19, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing exterior door handle south bulkhead door , roof
Sep 19, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at front of building
Sep 19, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated walls and ceiling bulkhead at roof
Sep 19, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated ceilings 4th and 5th sty public halls
Sep 19, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar and tar paper thoughout , roof
Sep 19, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - 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 300 watts. at front areaway
Nov 22, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Nov 8, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit bedroom door west room 2 sty north apt 6. , section '' ''
May 4, 1989 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout 2 sty southwest apt 6. , section '' ''
Sep 2, 1988 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in kitchen 2 sty southwest apt 6. , section '' ''
Sep 2, 1988 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass bulkhead skylight roof.
Aug 26, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.