1459 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01970-0070Map
Owner of record: Amsterdam Garvey Housing Development Fun D Corp.
1459 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Amsterdam Garvey Housing Development Fun D Corp.. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on August 28, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 66
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 36
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 · 66
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Aug 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires on south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires on south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead , 5th story
Jun 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of large carboard boxes and metal pieces of radiator parts at public hall, 4th story
Mar 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisiting of flower pots, buidling front at east stack at fire escape, 5th story
Mar 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 1st bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead leading to roof
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, presumed lead paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th story balcony front stack at fire escape
Aug 23, 2021
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 20 sq feet at ceiliing in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 20 sq feet at ceiliing in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story original violation 14500775 issued 16-aug-21 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 4th story
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardant material at vestibule , 1st story
Jan 15, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Jan 15, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at lobby, 1st story
Jan 10, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain. observed excessive peeling of facade at exposure#1, above the 5th floor, repair and or replace; repair/replace
Sep 5, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed(sws)construction sign not provided. i observed sws in place at exp#1. no construction sign installed on sws parapet panel w/the worksite address as required by code. remedy: comply with code.
Dec 29, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation of temporary construction equipment(sidewalk shed-sws). i observed sws in place at exp#1. upon visiting the dept records. i discovered no
Dec 29, 2021
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit. remedy: obtain a permit and approvals from this department.
Feb 6, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Feb 6, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 11, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 11, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 11, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 8, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 30, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 18, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2004 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 9,720 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1970 / 70
- Assessed value
- $504,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124692, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 1459 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1459 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amsterdam Garvey Housing Development Fun D Corp..
Does 1459 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.
Is 1459 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1459 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1459 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.