1221 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01963-0001Map
Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University
1221 Amsterdam Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1914 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 78 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 3 of the 5 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 73 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 39
- ECB violations
- 28
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 5
- 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock wall in kitchen closet of 9 sty southwest apt 93 er1. , section '' ''
Nov 2, 1988 · Apt 93
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Refit fire door at 1st sty public hall east.
Dec 4, 1987
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit fire door 9 sty public hall east fire stairs.
Oct 17, 1986
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 39
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed loose metal flashing on roof, multiple erroded mortar joints at exposure 3 and exposure 4, and crack joint corner of exposure 2 and exposure 3 1fl. remedy: repair and/or replace
Sep 18, 2025
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 19, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 16, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 16, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2017
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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 3, 2002
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9740
May 4, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9739
May 26, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9740
May 26, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9739
Aug 16, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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
Jan 17, 1991
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) repair cab floor. (52) cover car lights
Jul 28, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 28
- Class - 2
I observed active exterior wall repair work on suspended scaffold w/o approved drawings. cont. foremen could not provide approved constr. docs upon dob inspection. inspect and secure all exterior walls and comp
Mar 21, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed eight temporary construction equipment - outdoor rigging assembly on the roof level, supporting suspended scaffold, without an active permit, maintaining support for exterior wall repair, no active f
Mar 21, 2024 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances:at the time of inspection view of facade spalling at exposure 3 and 4.roof area missing brick parapet exposure 1 broking coping stone exposur
Mar 14, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls or appurtenances. note: at time of inspection,observed cracked terra-cotta section on 10th fl,3rd window line by east elevation,exp#4. cracked terra cotta is on exp#1,sou
Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances.as notedat time of inspection i observed on exp1 south elevation roof level,missing section of parapet railing and coping above main entrance.work a
Dec 20, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.as noted at time of inspection i observed on exp1 south elevation missing section of parapetrailing and coping stone on roof level.above main entrance work appear
Dec 20, 2021 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior walls or appurtenances.note:at time of inspection observed respondent failed to correct previously issued ecb #355886712z dated 11/03/21.as of 12/10/21 defective condition
Dec 10, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.note:at time of inspection observed respondent failed to correct previously written ecb #35588672k date 11/03/21. as of 12/10/21 still no overhead protection in p
Dec 10, 2021 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.noted:at time of inspection south elevation exp #1 at roof level observed dismantled iron railings and section of parapet and coping stone also removed.area obser
Nov 3, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.noted:at time of inspection south elevation exp #1 roof level observed section of parapet and railing missing above area of main entrance door to b
Nov 3, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Phone not working
Oct 8, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
, missing clip on hoistway shackle, phone not working,
Oct 8, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/vilation#39003301k issued on 5/22/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible certifica
Aug 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35210103x issued on 11/22/2016,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).rem:file a certifica
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. at time of inspection, observed 2 apartments (#7 and #8) on the first floor have been converted into an
May 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade.note:south elevation exp#1(w-120st)spalling/cracks loose mortar at terra-cotta ston/sill at 9-10& parapet wall level were observe.rem:maintain exterior bldg facade provi
Nov 22, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3314.4.1.5 notification of adjustable suspended scaffold. failed to notify dept prior to removal of suspended scaffold. noted: at time of inspection no suspended scaffolds on site. no removal notification
Jan 21, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - 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 $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial swo issued for c-hooks pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises.failed to notify dept prior to use/installation off c-hooks. noted: attime of inspection c-hooks installed at the roof level of the 10 sty
Sep 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises work does not conform to approved plans. noted: at time of inspection 1 outrigger beam for suspended scaffold on the north-east
Sep 25, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3314.6.1 partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises. failed to provide safe point of anchorage. noted: at time of inspection 2 lifelines tied into non structural membe
Sep 25, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances. noted: i- exp 1 (w 120st) s west section previous patching repairs were found to begin deteriorating at underside of decorative stone in front of a 4/f lintel
Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. swo # 00576. remedy: comply with stop work order.
Sep 5, 2008 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
"stop all work".not more than two workers shall be permitted to work on one scaffold.at one time except where the scaffold is designed to hold more.@three (3) men on a (2) 2pt suspended scaffold.remedy:reduce
Aug 28, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
"stop all work". licensed master/special rigger failed to place appropriate "danger" signs.remedy:provide proper signs.
Aug 28, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec.3314.15.4. "stop all work". two or more 2pt suspension scaffolds shall not be combined into one by bridging the distance between them orby any other form of connection.@ bridging two scaffolds together to
Aug 28, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30i11-35i11. 30-i-11 repair hoistway walls & pit 35-i-11 repair motor room walls & patch hole in floor (front of controler)
Dec 19, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
09h,15m,15l,15j,16h,2d,31q,46u,30o,577,52y 357m 1 numbers inside hoistway 15l 11 not self closing 1 fl 15 j11 too much gap to buck 1f1 16h 12 1st ffl 31q3 car top
Sep 23, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Outside building
Porch/balcony
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 78
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 95
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 10
- Residential units
- 78
- Building area
- 90,827 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,615 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1963 / 1
- Assessed value
- $4,380,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102917, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 1221 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1221 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.
Does 1221 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 1221 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 73 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 78 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1221 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1221 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 78 residential units and 80 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.