1540 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-01988-0200Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
1540 Amsterdam Avenue is an outdoor recreation built in 1987 in Manhattan, 10031. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 58
- HPD complaints
- 16
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
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HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 11
- 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 19, 2003
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 27, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 27, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 4, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 23, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 19, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 58
- Class - 2
Masonry retaining wall at driveway on 136 st east & west side have vertical cracks at various locations. also note stone retaining wall at north & south sides (138 & 136 st) in missing mortar at various locatio
Jun 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
2nd flr stwy 'a' doors not closing. 1st flr stwy 'a' exit doors (exit #1) stuck closed & hard to open & close,same condition for exit doors from gym & auditorium exit doors near room 100b. remedy: repair/replac
Jun 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. reissue 34607741j note class room at nw corner is w/o window, are covered w/sheetrock. remedy: maintain repair replace windows.
Nov 10, 2008
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue #34607740h failure to maintain ext bldg wall. note: damaged & dented sheet metal facade on west side. remedy: maintain building wall.
Nov 10, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain - interior.2fl room 239 - south wall & ceiling - spalling & peeling due to water leaking through the roof.remedy:repair leak/stop water penetration,repair plaster.
Feb 6, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain - exterior.roof leaking water into room 239 causing damage to ceiling & wall.remedy:repair leak,stop water penetration.
Feb 6, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Vertical stresss crack in brick facade @ west s/w corner near play area @ 2nd fl level 4' crack. main entrance 2 east side a 3' crack below parapit. parapit @ court yard side interior side n/e 3' crack.remedy
Sep 25, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Water penetration through exterior walls into bulkhead #1 & #6.remedy stop water penetration & make all necessary repairs
Sep 25, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue #34526277k windows have been sealed-covered with sheetrock at the westside @ n/e corner. remedy: restore windows
Sep 25, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue #34526278m failure to maintain bldg exterior.exterior corrugated metal wall has crushing & tearing of wall @ the west sude. remedy repair exterior metal wall
Sep 25, 2007
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Reissue 334526276z failure to maintain exterior bldg wall noted: brickparapit has a vertical stress crack appr. 5'long & 1/2 " wide with mo vement of brick corner evident.there is appro. 1/2" overhang at corner
Sep 25, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Water penetration through vestible roof into exit 5.remedy stop water penetration & make all necessary repairs
Sep 25, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building - exterior. west elevation (corrugated metal - exterior) has sustained several impacts from moter vehicles causing crushing of surface & tearing of metal exposing shell of portable.
May 18, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building - interior. west elevation, north east corner room windows have been sealed - covered with sheet rock and painted. reissue: 34466237y. remedy: restore windows.
May 18, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building - exterior. east elevation, north east corner exterior parapet (courtyard) has vertical crack approx 5' and brick separation. reissue #34466239h. remedy repair crack in parapet.
May 18, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy - hazardous east side school yard converted to parking lot for use by teachers and staff personnel contrary to certificate of occupancy #5071.3.
May 18, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
West elevation (corrugated metal exterior) has sustained several impacts from motor vehicles causing crushing of surface and tearing of metal exposing interior shell of portable school structure. remedy:
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: gymnasium balcony fire exit corridor partially obstructed by furniture (cabinets, tables and chairs). remedy: relocate furniture, maintain corridor clear.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: gymnasium balcony missing north side steps handrail leading to fire exit. remedy: replace missing handrail.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: first floor, room 134f (storage -show equipment room) behind gymnasium is venting live steam around floor sleeve from broken 1" pipe steam line. remedy: repair broken steam line.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: auditorium with capacity of 420 persons end isles and exits at front end partially obstructed by portable stage lamps and cables laidacross floor. remedy: relocate lighting and cables, maintain isles and
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: basement main electrical room has open wall penetrations (pipe conduit) above door requiring fire stopping. remedy: provide required fire stopping.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: east elevation, elevator area way ground drain clogged with standing water and debris. remedy: clear or replace drain/piping as necessary to remove drain standing water.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: 1st floor, stair 'b' middle right hand door leaf missing bar. remedy: repair/replace panic door hardware.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: 1st floor, stair 'c' right hand leaf door missing bar. remedy: repair/replace panic door hardware.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: gymnasium balcony fire exit corridor door at northeast corner is partially obstructed and unable to be opened completely by overlay of gysum board on north wall within corridor and storage of classroom
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
East elevation, interior parapet, behind roof bulkhead stair 'a' has vertical crack and brick separation. remedy: repair crack in parapet.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
East elavtion, northeast corner exterior parapet (court yard) has vertical crack approx 5 feet and brick separation. remedy: repair crack inparapet.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
West elevation, northwest corner room windows have been sealed -covered with gypsum board and painted. remedy: restore windows.
Feb 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware noted:(1)exit door, west side stair "e" exit 6(2)exit door eastside stair "d"exit 5 (3)exit door east side "c" exit 4 (4)exit door eastside stair "a" exit 1(5)exit 4c cafeteria(5)from
Jan 22, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect(s)noted (1)at elec panel room step& horizontal cracks w/daylite in rear block wall (2)defective vent at gas meter area.remedy:maintain building /make repairs as required
Jan 22, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect(s)(1)2nd flr stair "b"eat 2 defective closer from frame stuck in open position seperated from suck in open position (3)at auditorium rear/right door defective sticks (4)exit
Jan 22, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defects noted (1)3 floor rm 315 vertical crack in wall apprrox 4'& boys bathrm.(2)rm 324 vertical crack in wal l behind door remedy:maintain building /repair as required
Jan 22, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect broken concrete at pance suficate at front of building as south side walkway creating an approx 12' deep hole. remedy; repair as needed.
Jan 15, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide panic hardware defects cafeteria main double doors have no panic hardware (occupancy 300) remedy; provide panic hardware.
Jan 15, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue. failure to maintain building. defects noted. broken gutters at front entrance and missing leaders causing water to pour ou over doorway when raining at minischool. remedy: make necessary repairs
Jan 30, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide emergency lighting within corridor and stair on 2 & 3 floor. failure to provide emergency power to loghting facility within corridor & stair on 2 & 3 floor. remedy: provide emergency power an
Sep 10, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are ceiling leaks in corridor outside roomm7.remedy:make all repairs.
Mar 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are broken gutter at front entrance.also missing leaders causing water to pour out over doorway.remedy:make all repairs.
Mar 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are hole in ceiling adjacent to exit door outside gym.remedy:make all repairs.
Mar 22, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are broken concrete ceiling at variours locations.remedy:make all repairs.
Mar 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are cracked brick wall/missing wall sections exposing exterior.water penetration through holes in wall.remedy:make all repairs.
Mar 22, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are crack beams in gym through out. remedy:make all repairs.
Mar 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are spalling plaster/mildew in ceiling outside gym exit.remedy:make all repairs.
Mar 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are-spalling brick at front facade & 138th street side of building.remedy:make all repairs.
Mar 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit lights on all floors,corridors and stairs.failure to provide emergencey power to exit lights on all floors,corridors and stairs.failure to provide emergency powr
Feb 15, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 3"floor number signs at stair landing on all floors.failure to provide 3" letter stair id signs on all floors.remedy:provide signage as per local law 16/84 code.
Feb 15, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted:a)construction and replacement of parapet walls. b)renovation of roof slap. c)sidewalk shed and bridging on 138th street.remedy:obtain all necessary permits forthwith.
Feb 10, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is playground and parking area are uneven creating severe trip hazard in open areas. remedy:repair and maintain open areas around school.
Feb 10, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect: exterior site, grade at playground and parking areas, ground settled creating trip hazards. entrance stairs settled, uneven treads (entire) all entrances. curbing and surface
Mar 2, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 24J
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 44
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 52
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
May 8, 2009 · Apt 32
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 52
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2004 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 11, 2004 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Outdoor recreation (Q1)
- Year built
- 1987
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 600 ft²
- Lot area
- 168,375 ft²
- Zoning
- PARK
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1988 / 200
- Assessed value
- $5,650,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1540 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1540 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation.
Does 1540 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 1540 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 1540 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1987 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.