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1608 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02071-0030Map

Owner of record: 1608-10 Amsterdam Ave HDFC

1608 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1608-10 Amsterdam Ave HDFC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2020.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
60

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 2020
7
About 39% of the building's 18 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 · 70

  • 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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5D

    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 22, 2024

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and return buzzer system from building front entrance to panel in foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4A

    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 ceramic tiles at floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 8th up from bottom 2nd story balcony building front

    May 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread # 5 up 3rd sty rear of the building at west

    Jun 5, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots front of the building at east , 5th story

    Jun 5, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash window glass at west-2 window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , 1st section from west at north

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing window glass upper & lower sashes public hall all stys er1.

    May 13, 1993

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper & lower sash all stys public halls

    Apr 12, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywwod board windows public hall throughout.

    Mar 31, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket refrigerator 5 sty southeast apt 5d. located at apt 5d

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 3 sty southwest apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thru out 5 sty southeast apt 5d. located at apt 5d

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass window northwest room 5 sty northeast apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thru out 5 sty northeast apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls thru out 2 sty northeast apt 2c. located at apt 2c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system 5 sty northeast apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls private hall 5 sty northeast apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective leaky radiators thru out 2 sty northeast apt 2c. located at apt 2c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective doors closet west room 5 sty northeast apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor at radiator kitchen 2 sty northeast apt 2c. located at apt 2c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture northeast room 5 sty northeast apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective heating system northwet room 5 sty northeast apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls kitchen 2 sty northeast apt 2c. located at apt 2c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass windows public hall all stys.

    Mar 31, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color celiling kitchen 2 sty northeast apt 2c. located at apt 2c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 2 southeast room 5 sty northeast apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass upper sash window 5 sty public hall stairs.

    Mar 31, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls kitchen 2 sty northwest apt 2b. located at apt 2b

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective handles stove kitchen 5 sty southeast apt 5d. located at apt 5d

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door entrance bathroom 5 sty southeast apt 5d. located at apt 5d

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor kitchen 2 sty northwest apt 2b. located at apt 2b

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe washbasin bathroom 5 sty southeast apt 5d. located at apt 5d

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wastepipe sink kitchen 2 sty northeast apt 2c. located at apt 2c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behind sink kitchen 3 sty southwest apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket refrigerator kitchen 2 sty northwest apt 2b. located at apt 2b

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wastepipe washbasin bathroom 5 sty northeast apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Mar 31, 1993 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 11, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    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

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed erected with valid permit missing information panel with name and number to call in case of emergency.provide and maintain information panel as required.

    Oct 24, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical conduit and lighting fixtures not properly supported or protected against electrical hazards., comply with ec

    Sep 25, 2019 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    While responding to a complaint of wwop, it was discovered that the permit for the sidewalk shed at subject address had expired in 2012., obtain permit

    Sep 25, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.based on physical observation of work done in cellarboiler/hotwater heater room as stated on emergency work notification submitted on 09/16/10 no permits were issued within 5 business days

    Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 4, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 24, 2006 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 24, 2006 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 23, 2006 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 23, 2006 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 23, 2006 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2005 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2005 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2005 · Apt 5D

    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 (C6)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
18
Building area
17,216 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2071 / 30
Assessed value
$698,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104206, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 1608 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 1608 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1608-10 Amsterdam Ave HDFC.

Does 1608 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 1608 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2020 (about 39% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1608 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1608 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 18 residential units and 20 units in total.

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