1240 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01976-0029Map
Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University
1240 Amsterdam Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 21 of the 25 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 39 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 25
- 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 53
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.
Feb 15, 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 1 sty 2 from south at east apt 4. , section '' ''
May 25, 1994 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection lights not on.
Feb 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-33.07 & 33.09 adm code discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 5th sty south apt 55. , section '' ''
Feb 8, 1989 · Apt 55
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-33.07 & 33.09 adm code discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 3rd sty northeast apt 33. , section '' ''
Feb 8, 1989 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-33.07 & 33.09 adm code discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 2nd sty southwest apt 26. located at apt 26
Feb 8, 1989 · Apt 26
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 6 sty northwest apt 61. , section '' ''
Feb 8, 1989 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dumbwaiter bulkhead at south roof removed.
Feb 8, 1989
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 35
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to cracked and shifting decorative stone, cracked/spalled window sills and water table all on exp1(south),exp4 (east)has crakced decorative stones at multiple locations. deteriorate mortar joints and step cracks on brickwork. remedy: immed take action and provide safety measures to secure and protect the public
Nov 21, 2022
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - 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 - dismissed - 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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2013
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 21, 2011
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Feb 10, 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 - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jan 17, 1991
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection the following condition was observed: loose mortar at parapet on roof. between the coping stones at multiple locations
May 27, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances.as notedat time of inspection,i observed on exp2 west elevation spalling sillsac inadequately supported on sill.courtyard spalled and cracked sills
Apr 7, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioner's order.note ecb violation#35669479n issued on 11/21/2022 required the owner to maintain exterior facade and appurtenances and make facade safe as per 1rcny 103
Feb 2, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#906799.remedy:submit acceptable require
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade&appurtenances.@exp1s i observed cracked/spalled windowsills,decorative stones,water table,also stepcracks on brickwork&spalling cornice coating.@exp2w theres deteriorate
Nov 21, 2022 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3314.10.9 tie back shall be installed per pendicular to the face of the building or opposing angle tiebacks shall be installed. single tiebacks installed at an angle are prohibited. -tiebacks for c-hooks
May 2, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules and regulations rem:
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
05x10.52e01.27u15.37b10.40p17.100p17.70o02.05x door restrictor 52e hoist cables rubbing shaft wall 27u provide current test info 37b door latch 40 100b no available no available access to m.r or bsmt 70o clean
Jan 6, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8v1,11x11,15j11,16h12,35o2,50y11,57o2. -15j11 too much gap 2nd fl
Sep 30, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17q,36t,11q,33w,33m,33i,30i,30q,40#. 33 ladder.33 wall. 30 window. 40 file form.
Jun 28, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Outside building
Porch/balcony
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 53
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 53
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 53
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 53
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 24
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt 34
Close - General
Floor
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt 34
Close - General
Floor
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt 34
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 45,210 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,092 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1976 / 29
- Assessed value
- $2,164,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102918, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 1240 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1240 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.
Does 1240 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 1240 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 39 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1240 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1240 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 36 residential units and 41 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.