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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 70
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing window glass upper & lower sashes public hall all stys er1.
May 13, 1993
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper & lower sash all stys public halls
Apr 12, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywwod board windows public hall throughout.
Mar 31, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass windows public hall all stys.
Mar 31, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass upper sash window 5 sty public hall stairs.
Mar 31, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.