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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
39
About 100% of the building's 36 apartments
Up from 31 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 25

  • 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 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 6 sty northwest apt 61. , section '' ''

    Feb 8, 1989 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

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

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.