1720 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02077-0029Map

1720 Amsterdam Avenue is an office building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10031. The owner of record is 1720 Amsterdam LLC. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on July 20, 2021.

HPD violations: 1
DOB violations: 78
ECB violations: 37
HPD complaints: 3

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jul 20, 2021

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 1

CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing defective rear fascia plate, 2nd sty balcony at west, fire escape at building front.
Jul 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 78

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Nov 28, 2017
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2017
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 20, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 26, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Jul 6, 2017
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
May 9, 2017
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 9, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2011
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 37

Class - 2
Atoi, at premises, a 5 story commercial building, intercom buzzer for updog studios yoga studio at 3rd floor does not work - buzzer does notsound, two way intercom does not function, door buzzer does not functi
Dec 11, 2024 · Penalty $655
Active
Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy per 28-118.3.1 and 28.118.3.2. note building altered under alt 1 job #120459798 with permits issued 1/23/2012 is occupied (all floors)
Feb 16, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sheet metal enclosure instate of disrepair condition with separated & missing section exposed framing elements, inadequate window a/c support at 2nd floor level right above store
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $312
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39027580z issued on 08/26/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg in
Nov 4, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed cellar level of commercial businesses located at 501 west 145th street with approx 4" of standing water across entire cellar
Aug 26, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Brake maintenance tag missing. 1 year test tag missing. lobby door rollers need to be replaced.
Jun 12, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 2
59u15,61b4,61t7,56y13,70o2,37m7,37##7,68m7,16b10,80m7,70b9,74d10. (59u)brake maint tag. (61b)patch hole on mainline. (61t)provide maint company. (56y)seal machines. (70o)clean pit. (37m)provide ladder to overhe
Dec 12, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 1
97x10 failure to maintain building in code complaint manner.service equipment-elevator as pr bc 3001,2 & 27 987 records show the only elevator in building as active,upon inspection the device is found to be
Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 1
72x10,55b12,55i11,54b12,40b16,80m07,70o02,39o02,70m16,71x10,26d07,37b16,100x10,52m07,53m07,56y13,16f10,100m07,37m07,03i10-72x10)cease use item and recurring condition, pit stop sw inoperative. 55b12)55i11)54b12
Nov 9, 2017
Resolve
Class - 1
97x17;40m16;8l10:recurring condition(only car)not in service in bldg.restore to service;no access to motor room.
Aug 24, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Active

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Class - 1
97x17 the only elevator in bldg or section of bldg out of service upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02 rmdy:restore to service immediately
Jul 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
Cu-72x10 pit run/stop switch inoperable cease use note: car left shutdown and cease use tag on car top (plank switch)
Jun 27, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
03m07cu, 08v01,40z10. door zone restrictor is missing.this is a safety device to ensure elevator passenger safety.provide restritor and contact nycdob [email protected]. 212-393-2435.
May 9, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
08v10;40z10;05m07:(05a10)door restrictor missing.this is a safety device to ensure elevator passenger safety.provide restrictor for both doors,contact dob@[email protected] or call 212-393-2435;40z10 leak i
Apr 26, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
8f1 elevator goes directly on final limit. cease use.
Mar 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
Cu-40z10-remove water in motor room and repair leak () an electrical hazardous condition. call dob to lift cease use (212)393-7531.
Jan 19, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 and 28. 118.3.2 note: building altered under job#120459798 is occupied (entire) prior to sign off or valid certific
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
80m07,70m07,67b10,70o02,39o02,40z13,52j01,100x16. 80m07-runby sign missing provide; 70m07-pit missing provide ladder location sign; 67b10-incar phone insufficient repair/replace; 70o02-pit dirty clean; 39o02-
Oct 19, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Cu-40z09,02x10,23x10,07j01,68b07,08v01. 40-excessive amount of water in machine room. remove. 02x-2way communication inoperable; 68b-updatelog; 23x-5th flr inoperative; 07j-adjust retracable safety edge.
Jun 10, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 2
B254, 50. boiler was disconnected. flue pipe gas line steam lines, water lines all disconnected but not capped off.
May 19, 2015 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.the entire bsmt and outdoor:open defective wiring are in use, defective,lighting fixtures are in use
May 18, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to proeprly bond electrical system. bsmt service equipment:400mg,100mg service entrance conductors & neutral bar not grounded and not bonded to enclurers.pls note both service switches one existing.rmdy
May 18, 2015 · Penalty $7,500
Active
Class - 2
02x10,05j01,10d06,17d06,23x10,37#01,37b10,34i04,40#01,08v01,11#01,70o02,39y02. 02x-2way communication-inoperable; 05j-reduce car door gap rear door; 23x-5th flr inoperative; 37#-coply with section 8.1;37b-noi
Apr 7, 2015 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 2
67b10,68m07,64m07,08v01,41w07,97o02,71b07,55u12,40p07,57i10. 67b- repair phone. 68m- provide maintenance log. 64m- provide nyc id tags. 08v-adjust leveling. 41w- lock mr door. 97o- cleaned entire device. 71b-
Nov 13, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. defect noted: at time of inspection job application #,alt 1 120459798 states floors 2-5 of building to be used as existing offices. at
Apr 20, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: at time of inspection stairs & stair landings obstructed by air conditioners& store banners. fire escape at south of building exposure #1 has air
Apr 20, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection electrical work for hanging heaters in spaces at 2,3,4th & 5th floors. partition walls have been installed/removed. electrical & plumbing work performed for
Apr 20, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1defects noted: at time of inspection job application #120459798 has been pre-approved but not permitted. building dept records show 2,3,4,&
Apr 20, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection electrical work for hanging heaters in spaces at 2nd,3rd,4th & 5th floors. partition walls have been installed/removed. electrical & plumbing work performed
Apr 20, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 2
09a10,16a10,37t07,39o02,39q03,40o02,41t07,52b12,54b12,55b12,56y13,60q03,61t07,64b15,68m07,69m07,70o02,71i11,72m07,73o02,74o02,77m07,77k11,77i11.(09a10)repair car flr to level w/ car flr to level w/ car door sad
Dec 21, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. defects noted: bldg having on(e) on east side exterior wall spalling masonry finish from 2ndfl lintel. remedy: maintain exterior bldg. protect public.
Sep 30, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
5k10/5j11/9h12/9m7/8v1/15l11/16h12/22o2/23u16/50b7/50y11/52l11/57o2/73u16/46u13/ 5j11-to much gap between car door and car post /9m7-rear gib/ 15l11-not self closing 2,3,4,5, floors 16h12 3 and 5 floors
May 1, 2002 · Penalty $180
Active
Hazardous
08v01,18r11,15l11,05k10,33i11,33p17. #15l11 not self closing all fls #33i11= squeaks cease use 18r11 call 212-312-8732 before restoring to srevice
Nov 29, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
22d,50y,36w,53b,54o,35r,30r,30#,33w,33#,74#,2m,73o.35-gas pipe and sprinkler and wood 30 wires not used for elev 30 taper sedge and repair wall 33 repair walls and renew sky light 74 install proper city i d num
Aug 23, 1995 · Penalty $100
Active
Hazardous
02x,05d,08v,14l,16h,18h,15l,21x,22d,24l,25q,29l,30i,33i,35o,45l,50x,50y,73u,75t. 05d-east car door (escessive play)18h-rollers,15l-make all doors self-closing,29l-escessive play,33i-skylight, cease use until i
Aug 15, 1994 · Penalty $500
Active
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing signs on every floor. failure to provide floor numbering signs (3") within stair enclosure on every floor. failure to provide letter of identification (3") 1) at stair on the
Dec 3, 1993 · Penalty $600
Active
Non-hazardous
73#,02x,02#,22w,08v,37g,35p, 73#-perform 5 year test and file tag gov-ernor. 02#-no one in building 24 hr a day you must have phone to out-side. 35-overhead machine room ladder missing no acess.
May 20, 1991 · Penalty $75
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 5A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Office building (O5)
Year built: 1926
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 11,080 ft²
Lot area: 2,492 ft²
Zoning: R7D
Community board: 109
Council district: 7
Block / lot: 2077 / 29
Assessed value: $937,350
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1720 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 1720 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1720 Amsterdam LLC.

Does 1720 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.

Is 1720 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 1720 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

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