1689 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02059-0031Map
Owner of record: 1689 Amsterdam LLC
1689 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1689 Amsterdam LLC. HPD has recorded 137 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 137
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 119
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 · 137
- 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 - 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 - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance. , 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy lock and latch set at the building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisiting of unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing foot lever on vestibule door. , 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper sash. in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing circuit breaker cover panel at south wall. in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range . in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
May 30, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead
Apr 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 14, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked door at basement
Jan 15, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective toilet tank, cut hazzard, in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective disconnected washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures to ceiling light fixture, at south in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise locking assembly in the entrance located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of a dangling light fixture, with exposed live wires at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, sloping in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at fire escape window. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin to the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet tank in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical -light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide security in the envant of power failure by means of an acceptable heavy duty lock and latch set at entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of electromagnetic locking device installed at entrace door to the building at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Oct 13, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 16
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 3, 2024
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 3, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 22, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 22, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 16, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 16, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 16, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 18, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 18, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Work without permit erected new 4 illuminated sign in front of the store facing amsterdam avenue,one sign approx. 10ft l x 2ft h mention " rj mexican deli food " , 2 sign approx. 3ft l x 1.5 ft h mention " taco
Jan 29, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Atoi failure to file certificate of correction for oath summons #35671488h - served 07-19-2024 - first hearing date 09-26-2024 - no compliance recorded - default 09-26-2024 - no penalty paid, file a certificate
Oct 18, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Atoi at herbalife store at 1st fl commercial space at premises, full height partition installed without permit - job 100% complete - agg 1 recurring condition, obtain all permits; obtain permit or restore premi
Oct 18, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit-commercial space. i observed an interior partition wall within commercial space approx. 14-ft by 9-ft(lxh) with door, creating seperate spaces within one store. metal framing and sheetrock board
Jul 19, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35219803h issued on 03/11/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit open
Jul 27, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35219803h issued on 8-11-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: on the 1st fl opening created in party
May 22, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit in that opening created in party wall between above location & 1691 amsterdam ave to create additional space for eating & drinking establishment on 1st fl. also drop ceiling erected at 1st fl
Mar 11, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at exp#1 along west 144 st parapet has some cracks on stucco applied. at 5th sty 3rd window from left to right concrete lintel is not level at exp#4.
May 18, 2016
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted: fumed out wall with 2" x 4" & sheet rock pierced masonry bearing wall at rear supported by lolly columns- 3' opening new sub flooring.remedy stop all work & obtain permits
Oct 17, 2007 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit - work noted - interior renovation - bearing partitions removed - creating new additional space. new bathroom - new store front - new tiled floor increased height of floor. remedy: obtain permit
Oct 3, 2007 · Penalty $250
Active
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- Hazardous
Bq9/21b/50/36/40. no bl-fb work type for h.b smith oil fired steam boiler. 50-missing side boiler jacket on clean outside fumes escaping-hazardous=improper support for chimney pipe. 40-incorrectly installed. 50
Dec 10, 2005 · Penalty $1,300
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted: an illuminated awning sign fixed to bldg facade at 1st fl comm space w/ wording kaela's restaurant. approx size10'x4' at 10' above sidewalk. location: 1st fl comm.
Nov 13, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 13,626 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,998 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2059 / 31
- Assessed value
- $633,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Hamilton Heights Historic District Extension
HPD registration #129297, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 1689 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1689 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1689 Amsterdam LLC.
Does 1689 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 137 housing violations at this property.
Is 1689 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1689 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1689 Amsterdam Avenue?
It has 16 residential units and 21 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.