1496 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-01987-0036Map
Owner of record: Edward Dozier Sr Hsgdfc
1496 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Edward Dozier Sr Hsgdfc. HPD has recorded 260 housing violations here, most recently on June 30, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 260
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 315
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 260
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door.
Mar 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system, from building entrance to panel box at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4b , 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 27, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to boiler room at south at cellar
Mar 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at public hall, 6th story
Mar 27, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling and west wall at public hall, 6th story
Mar 27, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Mar 27, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Mar 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures sink, wash basin and bathtub in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - 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) east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 6th story balcony at building front west window at fire escape
May 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket seal at referigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet cover plate at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal nosing 2nd and 3rd treads from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 50 sqft at ceiling, approximatley 7 sqft at west wall , approximatley 20 sqft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 7, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 7, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at cellar
Dec 26, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and 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 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 5th room from east, the bathroom , the private hallway , the foyer , the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 3rd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge broken, in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in window obstructing egress to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tyle in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door obstructing egress to window leading to the fire escape. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at window recess at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 5
- 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
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
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 · 2
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain. observed at exposure#1, window a/c units on floors1-5 are missing support brackets. observed at exposure#2, window a/c units on floors2,3 and 5 are missing support brackets, repair and or r
Aug 24, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Bc3307.6.5.11:failure to notify dept of the removal of the sidewalk shed.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed under permit#140367995 was removed.respondent failed to notify dept following complete removal
Aug 31, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2023 · Apt 6C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 7, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 17,749 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1987 / 36
- Assessed value
- $732,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117194, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 1496 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1496 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edward Dozier Sr Hsgdfc.
Does 1496 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 260 housing violations at this property.
Is 1496 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 88% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1496 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1496 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.