1145 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01961-0001Map
Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University
1145 Amsterdam Avenue is a school building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10027. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 16 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 140
- ECB violations
- 41
- HPD complaints
- 4
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 20
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit bulkhead door at roof.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling tiles 12th sty public hall at south.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings 9th sty west apt 903 throughout. located at apt 903
Dec 2, 1987 · Apt 903
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit east window 9th sty southeast room 940.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling tiles 5th sty public hall throughout.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 3rd sty southeast room 340 throughout.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling tiles 12th sty public hall at south.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to 9th sty southeast room 940.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling tiles at 5th sty public hall throughout.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin at 6 sty northeast room 607.
Sep 10, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 140
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.noted at the t ime of inspection,i observed cracks/vertical cracks on limestone verti cal columns at all exposures.remedy:repair and/or replace
May 1, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed multiple cracks on limestone vertical column at exposure 2,3 and exposure 4 elevations. remedy: repair and/or replace
Sep 18, 2025
Dob violation - active - Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Failure to correct swarmp conditions
Nov 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Observed 12ft section of exterior non structural masonry column on the 7th floor had tipped over during facade repair work and is wedged above 4th floor setback at front of building. remaining sections of columns under repair at exp 1 & 2 are in danger of collapse.
Oct 26, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain facade and appurtenances at south elevation,exp#1 observed broken/displaced limestone panel@7th floor remedy:immediately retain service of nys registered design prof.to inspect&evaluate 100% of all facade limstones [email protected] to determinesafetyof same&causes of failure.submit report&repair drawings to dob facade unit by11/02/22
Oct 26, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-complaint. 12ft section of exterior masonry non structural column under repair on the 7th floor had tipped over and is wedged above 4th floor setback at front of the building (exposure 1) remaining sections under repair are in danger of further collapse along exposure 2
Oct 26, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-complaint -12feet section of the exterior mason ry non structuraal column under repair on the 7th floor had tipped ove r and is wedged above 4th floor setback at front of the building exp # 1 remaining seftions of columns under repair are in danger of further colapse along exp. #2
Oct 26, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to immediately stop work due to applicant withdrawal as of 07/11/2018, job #123359917
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 41
- Class - 1
At time of inspection 12feet section exterior masonry non structural column of building (exposure 1 )under repair of 7th floor had tipped over. and failure to submit certificate of correction for violation #370
Jun 10, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection, (in connection with dob violation #102622cer02gd issued 10/26/2022) observed engineer's report reviewed and accepted on 09/19/2023 for violation #37023277p issued on 11/01/2022 for unlawf
Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls/appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at roof level corner of exposure1/4 decorative masonry limestone where joints missing mortar., maintain exterior building wall
Dec 30, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. note: dob #102622llfa01mh required the owner to provide a pe/ra report to the facade unit due to broken/displaced lime stone panel at seventh story by
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation 102622cer02gd/338253,dated 10/26/2022.respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions.as of 1
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Failure to notify the department of an accident or incident that resulted in a fatality or injury.note a worker suffered injury when masonrycolumn fell.worker was taken to the hospital.as per check of dept reco
Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation 102622cer02gd/338253,dated 10/26/2022.respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions.as of 1
Nov 1, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Upon the reviewing of paperwork on the system, found there is no notification prior to the initial installation of the adjustable suspended scaffold for the site in contrary with code 3314.4.1.5, creating a haz
Oct 27, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take&provide adequate safety measures to protect&secure public safety from documented unsafe facade.unsafe notification (fisp3) recd from pe/ra on 2/16/22 filed facades unsafe.unsafe notification sta
Mar 7, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Alarm bell not working, add second stop switch in pit, fix pit light,
Oct 6, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Provide city id tag on cross head, missing crosby on anti spin on hoistropes
Oct 6, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Clean water out pit
Oct 6, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Elevator out of service
Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Phone not working, cat 1 tags expired, fire extinguisher expired remedy: fix phone,provide up to datew cat 1 tags, and fire extinguisher
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired cat 1 tag, expired fire extingusiher in the motor room. remedy: provide up to date cat 1 tags and fire extinguisher
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg roof-bulkhead inerior brick/mortar eeroded defective sealant-general note dried riglets-lead cracked. 9 floor stair case step crack-east elev. exp3 missign masonry vertical
Feb 1, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Permit holder fail to provide access &/or expose work on active site -facilities dept receptionist refused to contact anyone to allow inspector access to bldg. remedy: provide access &//or exposure to on going
Mar 14, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances. noted: east elevn (exp3) spalled & cracked brickwork at 5/f window opening at north section.remedy:maintain bldg exteriors; repair defects,provide safety measures
Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify department obtain permit prior to use inst off outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffold. 2 outrigger set ups with platform. no workers on site. rem:notify the dept partial stop wor
Jul 17, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. outrigger is skewed no anchors from wood blocking into parapet wall. rem:conform to approved documents or amendments partial sto
Jul 17, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.remedy:file architect/engineer report.
Jan 27, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.remedy:file architect/engineer report.
Jan 27, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.
Jan 27, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
10h11.17h11.40i10.76m7 10h.d replace secure 17h.d replace secure where needed 70z.m water in pit check switches for grounds provide cover for sump pump 29o greenfield 59e adjust pads and brake monitor contract
Sep 22, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Directed the use of hoisting machine without a hoisting machine license. 9b) directed the use of a crane without a certificate of approval (c.d) (d) no certificate of on-site inspection
Sep 5, 2003 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22l,37a,30i,60u. need special tool, jumper on inspection switch, floorhall button station (rear).
Jan 4, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d6,50y11,60u5,75u5.
Jan 4, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22l6,50y11,60u5,75u5. -22l6 need special tool
Jan 4, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
9h12,15m11,16h12,22d6,30r9,50y11,75u5. -9h12 basement, -15m11 floor numbers in hoistway, -16h12 bsmt, -30r9 wiring in hoistway
Jan 4, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02x,50u,37u,15l,22l. worng city id, not self closing, not properly secure.
Sep 18, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x,33p,22l. make repairs and restore to service for a full inspectionnot properly secured
Sep 18, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Elevators
Sep 18, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,50y,15l,57o, 15l-can be accessed with ordinary tool
Dec 2, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01b,09h,14p,16h,26q,30o,31q,32q,35p,46k,57o, 01-alarm bell must ring 14-no original cert. available 26- cover 31-covers 32-covers
Nov 24, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14p,16h,31q,33p,35p,46b,57o,30o, 14-no original cert. available
Nov 24, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73r.75r-work without a permit remedy obtain approved application and permit stop work order.
Jun 5, 1996 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73# 73#work wihtout a permit remedy-obtain n equipment use permit stop work immediately. cease use all work
Jan 31, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46l,50y,50y,55x,57o,73u
Jan 10, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35d,44h,50y,73u,73x, 35d-smoke hole cover 44h-commutator 73x- restore to service
Jan 10, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46k,55x,57o,73u,75t
Jan 10, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 642B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W6)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 9
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 710,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 117,824 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1961 / 1
- Assessed value
- $77,542,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121102, last renewed Jan 15, 2026.
Questions about 1145 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1145 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.
Does 1145 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 1145 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 1145 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.