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1520 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-01988-0103Map

Owner of record: Yasmeh Realty LLC C/O

1520 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Yasmeh Realty LLC C/O. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on October 18, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
90
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
539

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 18, 2026

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
10
About 45% of the building's 22 apartments

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 · 90

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 14

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window glass pane at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a step-on door stop installed vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Apr 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 22, 2021

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 6th room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 9

    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.

    Oct 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor incorrect frame. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2018

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink. in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile. in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 8

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 24, 2015 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door at entrance. in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 24, 2015 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 24, 2015 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits under plumbing application #140018264 due to suspension of license. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe

    Jul 7, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits under plumbing application #140027520 due to suspension of license. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe

    Jul 7, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits under plumbing application #140018264 due to suspension of license. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe

    Jul 7, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - active
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade&appurtenances.@s elevation,exp1 observed:spalled terracotta@w corner@6fl&spalled bricks@e corner@6fl also@exp1 nonsecured plant pots@windowsill@3fl.@entrance door observ

    Oct 22, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior blg facade and appurtenances. note: exposure 1 south elevation, i observed on the 7th and 6th floors ac unis inadequately supported with wooden blocks.south east end. exp2 west

    Jan 10, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancewith code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenaces as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations.360075

    Jun 4, 2010 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dept of buildings rules

    Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1905
Floors
6
Residential units
22
Building area
19,329 ft²
Lot area
3,992 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1988 / 103
Assessed value
$1,759,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102266, last renewed Jun 18, 2026.

Questions about 1520 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 1520 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yasmeh Realty LLC C/O.

Does 1520 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.

Is 1520 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 45% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1520 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1520 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 22 residential units and 27 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.