1181 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01962-0001Map
Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University
1181 Amsterdam Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 10
- 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 1, 2024
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 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st story public hall
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolts at all support brackets under south section balconies at all stories west fire escape
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal radiator casing at 3rd story public hall west section
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal radiator casing at 1st story public hall
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. fill in holes in wall around brackets and/or rails under 1st story balcony at west fire escape
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 19
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 18, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9390
May 4, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9390
May 25, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9390
Aug 17, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jan 17, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide light guards in cab. (52) provide capacity plate in cab
Jul 27, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Flue pipe not supported-pipe at back of boiler not capped-no spill switch on ao smith-stop left on baro.; correct all violating conditions, submit cert. of correction.
Jun 30, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
As per one ao smith hot domestic water boiler; model bc670 834. boiler not registered; register boiler, correct all violating conditions, call for an inspection.
Jun 30, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Found to have corroded return line at bottom of boiler, flue pipe not properly supported, boiler room door not closing properly, repair or replace door.
Jun 23, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Found ao smith model #bc670-834, boiler not registered on dob records, pull permit bring boiler up to current code and call for inspection.
Jun 23, 2021 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#806747. remedy: submit acceptable require
Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection as i entered apt 4e i noticed that all of the drywall from the ceiling was removed., provide/maintain fire stopping; comply with notice of violation.
Aug 29, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
6a,50,50a. 50-boiler flue not welded at seams; 50a-gas pilot regulator is missint vent limiter.
May 21, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. missing guardrails, tie ins are contrary to plan, planks not tied down, pipe scaffold tied in front exp pipe scaffold frames
Jul 13, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.4.3. failure to provide supported scaffold daily inspection report - no daily inspection report on site at time of inspection, 3 men working on supported scaffold. remedy: comply w/code. stop work.
Jul 13, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Approved place of assembly plans not available for insp noted no p/a plans on site for insp rem: provide approved place of assembly plans
Apr 17, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 2
Operation of place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation current p/a permit 104145337 #4964 expires on 4/22/09 rem: obtain a place of assembly cert of operation
Apr 17, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51bb12/66o2/38o2/71m7/71q7/.71m-light under car,provide pull string & cage guard.
Sep 12, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p07-33p07
Oct 2, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05,46h13,49h13,15l01,21m12. 15l01-5th flr.door hard to open.21m12-replace bulbs in p.i.s. personnell indicators
May 15, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,05a,35p,33p,48u,03x. 05- vision panel must be wire glass. 03- out side communication.
Sep 21, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73o,22m, 22-top emer. hatch must be sealed so it cant be open.
Jan 9, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Outside building
Porch/balcony
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2004 · Apt 6B
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 42
- Building area
- 36,553 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,483 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1962 / 1
- Assessed value
- $2,624,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115538, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 1181 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1181 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.
Does 1181 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 1181 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 1181 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1181 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 42 residential units and 45 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.