1270 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01977-0034Map
Owner of record: Amsterdam Avenue Investor, LLC
1270 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Amsterdam Avenue Investor, LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on September 26, 2026. 1 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 97
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 · 37
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical heavy duty lock at biilding entrance , 1st story
Jan 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of building materials at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around stand up shower in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window frame west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water tempture exceeding of maximum allowable 130 f at all hot water fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeds the maximum allowed temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window frame at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing the kick stand at vestibule door
Mar 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Mar 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
Mar 6, 2024
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
May 28, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Jul 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at 1st sty vestibule
Oct 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at 1st sty vestibule
Oct 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electric power supply in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 2 sty west apt 1d east room. located at apt 1d
Jun 15, 1992 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector 5th sty northeast apt 4b. , section '' ''
Sep 3, 1987 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
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 - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Ac 28-201.1 eo no.103 failure to comply with mayor's executive order 103.at time of inspection observed operation of business or entity as abarbershop "malvin barbershop".note one male receving a haircut from a
May 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted the followingconditions: the kitchen flr located w/i the (elsabet) cafe is springy and loose at various locations: there are visible signs of water
Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: renovation in progress by removal of gypsum wall partition to in large area. erecting new sheet rock suspended ceiling, sub-divided bath into two bathrooms erected metal studs
Nov 8, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide / maintain firestopping where required. noted : cellar boiler area ceiling : open above flue, opening in front of water heater and opening approximately six inches wide x eighteen inches long
Feb 19, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy of altered building without a certificate of occupancy. noted: alterartion #101848529 type one. rear of 1st floor apt. # aa occupied. remedy: obtain valid c of o.
Jul 21, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 10,618 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1977 / 34
- Assessed value
- $1,687,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #112555, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 1270 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1270 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amsterdam Avenue Investor, LLC.
Does 1270 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 1270 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1270 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1270 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.