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1881 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02068-0001Map

Owner of record: 469 West 153rd Street LLC

1881 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 469 West 153rd Street LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 28 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
74

Available now in this building

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 15, 2023

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
4
About 19% of the building's 21 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 · 41

  • 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
  • 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 2, 2022

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 12, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    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 5, 2018

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 16 square feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling 24 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2005 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ply wood installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 13, 2002 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall [laundryroom] , 1st story

    Sep 13, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around window sashes in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2002 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2000 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Oct 18, 2000

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste line under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 18, 2000 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty northeast apt 1c mr young. , section '' ''

    Jul 9, 1998 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy: provide sidewalk shed 25 feet + 5 feet on each side (total 35 feet length) at exposure #1, and.93 feet +5 feet on the remaining east side (total 98 feet) at exposure #2

    Dec 23, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection conducted at approximately 5:00 am in response to a complaint, i observed the underside of the sidewalk shed not illuminated as required by bc 3307.6.4.8. this condition creates a h

    Mar 19, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1(2014 code); 27-381; bc 1008.1(2022 code), at the time of inspection i observed t

    Feb 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner; floor numberingsigns missing and/or defective per bc 1019.1.7(2008 code); 27-392; bc 1022.8(2014 code); bc 1023.9(2022 code). upon inspection the 5 story b

    Feb 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurpose. department of building records indicate building to be class a multiple dwelling. note unit 4b been used/converted to transient use

    Jan 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building to code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1; 27-566, bc 1021.1, bc 1006.3. for transient use at unit 4b. remedy: discontinue i

    Jan 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where required per bc 903.2 27-954 for transient use at unit 4b. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient yse at unit 4b. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted at time of inspection at exposure #1 and #2 at amsterdam avenue and w. 153rd street, multiple locations with spalling damage on the facade exposing str

    Dec 22, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at site at time of inspection. remedy: provide approved plans at site at all times.

    Apr 2, 1990 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 3C

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 9, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 17, 2011 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 17, 2011 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2007 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 10, 2006 · Apt 5B

    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
1940
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
12,200 ft²
Lot area
2,492 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2068 / 1
Assessed value
$748,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #130919, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.

Questions about 1881 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 1881 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 469 West 153rd Street LLC.

Does 1881 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 1881 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 19% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1881 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1881 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 21 residential units and 22 units in total.

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