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1638 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02072-0036Map

Owner of record: William R Anderson HDFC

1638 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is William R Anderson HDFC. HPD has recorded 87 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
87
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
95

What to know

Concern
1 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 2024
9
About 100% of the building's 8 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 87

  • 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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the recycling material at exterior side of building at west , 1st story

    Oct 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Oct 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective improperly installed saddle at door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17700305 issued 12-feb-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''500w142''

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''500w142''

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''500w142''

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''500w142''

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''500w142''

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective laminated countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at building front at 1st fire escape from east at north, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at 1st, 5th, 10th, 16th, 17th tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulk head

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant south wall at bulkhead , 5th story

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at bulkhead , 5th story

    Mar 23, 2023

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Nov 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony building front at south

    Nov 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster material at south wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south, 5th story

    Jan 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south, 5th story

    Jan 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall at 2nd story at public hall

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles 2nd tread up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at 2nd story at public hall

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at 4th story at public hall

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall bulkhead , 5th story

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls , 5th story

    Feb 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, west and north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall and ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of stoves and a/c at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    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
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Oct 16, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 16, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Pressure relief valve leaking- spill switch not installed on hlw hot water maker-flue piping for hlw supported w/prohibited material-storage in boiler room; correct all violating conditions, submit a certificat

    May 1, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    As per one weil mclain egh-125-s, series 5. ansi# z21. 13b 2012/csa 4.9b 2012. work w/o a permit., obtain permit; apply for proper permits, correct all violating conditions and call for an inspection.

    May 1, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 12, 2016 · 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 (C4)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
11,580 ft²
Lot area
2,492 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2072 / 36
Assessed value
$931,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #129683, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 1638 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 1638 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is William R Anderson HDFC.

Does 1638 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 87 housing violations at this property.

Is 1638 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1638 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1638 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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