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1255 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01963-0060Map

Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University

1255 Amsterdam Avenue is a school building built in 2013 in Manhattan, 10027. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 6 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 8, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 8

  • A

    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 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 19, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 26

  • 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 - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 4, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 4, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 10, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 10, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 24, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 24, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 14, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 14, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Mar 20, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Feb 2, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 28, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    B254 ftm as per dob records permit#103597412-bl has not been signed off therefore boiler is unregistered. register boiler and submit a certicate of correction

    Oct 26, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    97-x-10 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner service equipment-elevator as per bc 300102 & 27-98t. dob records show the only ada lift in builders as active. upon inspection the device is found

    Dec 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,24,34,36. 24,34,36. correct violating conditions and register boiler. cleaver brooks boiler.

    Aug 21, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,6b,19b,50,50a,50b 50-oil shut off valve missing,on suction line, at top of oil tank.50a(exhaust)fan in boiler rooom,witout adequate (m ake up) air.50b-storage in boiler room.

    Aug 14, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B25,50-50 (exhaust)fan in hot water heater room, without adequate(make up air), and adequate combustion air for both hot water hearers.

    Aug 14, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,6b,50 50-storage in oil tank room.

    Aug 14, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,td,50,50a, 50-boiler not interlocked with fresh air fan with sailswitch. 50a-flue clean out cap defective in teey.

    Aug 14, 2015 · Penalty $530

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    84x10,10h11,64x10,52o02. (84x) restore car communications. (10h) replace worn gubs. (64x) pit light inoperative. (520) clean for proper inspection.

    Nov 7, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84x10,02l10. (84x) car communications. (02l) alarm system inaudible.

    Nov 2, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to safeguard publci & property effectted by construction operations at time of inspection building was constructed to roof contractos failed to obtained valid permit for construction material including

    Jan 29, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 508

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 1108

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt 1106

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 910

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 2, 2005 · Apt 803

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
School building (W6)
Year built
2013
Floors
11
Residential units
—
Building area
130,228 ft²
Lot area
25,669 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1963 / 60
Assessed value
$65,488,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #142505, last renewed Jan 15, 2026.

Questions about 1255 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 1255 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.

Does 1255 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 1255 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 1255 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 2013 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.