1740 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02078-0019Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
1740 Amsterdam Avenue is a school building built in 1969 in Manhattan, 10031. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on July 11, 2005. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 50
- ECB violations
- 65
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 4
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2005 · Apt 38
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 3rd story balcony east fire escape
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes bicycle on 2nd story east fire escape
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots & debris from west and south party wall balcony 6 sty
Jul 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 50
- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 27, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 27, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 65
- Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35725345l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1;27-381.noted exit lights not working throughout building:lig
Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35725344j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted standing water approx.2"on cellar floor at oil tank room-water penetration.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted fpsc doorsnot operating properly-not self closing at:auditorium 2,by main exit 1at gym 1.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit.electric work done without permit.noted bx wiresran throughout 1st floor corridor to several classrooms portable ac units.rem:obtain all permits.
Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted water penetration through foundation wall at cellar level oil tank room, with approx. 2" at standing water. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Sep 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted emergency lights not working at: auditorium(4) lights, at gymnasi
Sep 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue#35665508p 06/27/22 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. illumination of exits, exit discharges and public corridors. note: observed during inspection of emergency light, on 3rd fl cafe
Jun 15, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:observed during inspection of boiler room in cellar. boiler leaking onto floor, water pooling/collecting throughout. remedy:repair and/or replace.
Jun 15, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35582329x issued on 7/23/2021.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.at time of inspection on 1st floor aud
Jun 27, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35582328y issued on 7/23/2021.exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection.i observed 1st floor main enttrance one exit door outside and on 1st floor cafeteria 1 exit door near female h
Jun 27, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Exit door not self closing properly at the time of my inspection at 1st floor lunch room in main entrance one exit door not self closing properly and 1st floor in main entrance on exit door (outside) not self c
Jul 23, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35498261r date of issue: 06-05-2020 failure to maintain building in code of compliant manner illumination for exits,exit dicharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381 at first floor gym in main e
Jul 23, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Expired cat 1 tags,no door lock monitoring installedin controller as mandated in3.10.12 of appendix k or the 2014 buidling code. remedy: install dlm, file, and perform test with nyc dob, provide up to date cat
Aug 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Missing cat 1 tags,no door lock monitoring installedin controller as mandated in3.10.12 of appendix k or the 2014 buidling code. remedy: install dlm, file, and perform test with nyc dob, provide up to date cat
Aug 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping perbc 712.3;27-395. note at cellar level in electrical room no fire stopping around pipes penetrating thru walls. remedy: provide & maintain fi
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note at cellar level in water meter/gas meter room the main water pipe is leaking & spraying water. remedy: repair & or replace.
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35442925h failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. note: emergency ecit lights not working in gym,cafeteria,audit
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner prohibited door & orhardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). note the following doors have illegal kick stops installed,rooms 148,146(2)cafeteria & 132. remedy: prov
Jun 5, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit at cellar erected full height partitions creating 2 sro & 1 class'a'unit w/3pc bath 1 full kitchen w/gas stove for cooking. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Jan 28, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35341753h failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner: illumination for exits, exit discahrges and public corridors. per bc 1006.1; 27-381 observed in several areas throughout school existing
Aug 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381 nearto guymasium exit light #6 room o. 111 1 place 2 lights, at stairway
Jun 22, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: exit door at rear of cafeteria exit 7 leading to 147 street is damaged & not closing properly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Nov 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
70o02,98m05,56y13,07l11. pit dirty clean. 98m05-current five year testtag missing perform and file test; 56y13-hoist machine oil leak seat;07l11 door reopening device defective replace.
Sep 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371(b)use of plexiglass or thermostatic vision panels throughout building on various doors.rem:provide required glass panels.
Feb 28, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.re-issue ecb#350193674 spalling brick facade @ north & west side of 2 story enlargement.rem:maintain exterior bldg wall(s)
Feb 28, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
27-369 combustible materials in corridors.-artwork etc on walls on allfloors.in basement storage of tables,chairs,refridgerators,desks,equipment and pallets in hallways.rem:remove form corridors.
Feb 28, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use of prohibited door and or hardware per bc1008.1.8;27-371(1).rem:remove door stops and provide legal hardware.
Feb 28, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Spalling brick facade. at north & west of 2 sty enlargement. remedy: repair defects noted.
May 20, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Corridor smoke doors near room 329 on 3rd floor door not closing rem: repair replace door
Apr 11, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Use of prohibited door hardware per bc 1008.1.8 27-371j note numerous stwy doors and corridor smoke doors from 1st fl to 3rd fl have hooko and eye hold back installed rem: remove prohibited hardware
Apr 11, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34847064y holes in wall of electrical room at cellar level around pipe penetrations. remedy: provide maintain fire stopping.
Jun 2, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Holes in wall of electrical room at cellar lvl around pipe penetrations rem: provide maintain fire stopping
May 7, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 3314.9 supported scaffold does not meet d.o.b. specifications misc. plank - debris on supported scaffold - plywood being used as vertical net - missing top rail & midrail - planks not tied down on bikes
Mar 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical room at cellar level is being used to store file cabinets,chairs,ect. remedy: remove storage items from electrical room.
Jun 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue: 34607749y failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: water penetration (main bldg) at ceilings of: auditorium, room 334 caf exit 6 and "k" bldg rms 260 and 265. remedy: maintain and make
Nov 10, 2008
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue: 34607748m,34607747k. failure to maintain bldg walls. note: vertical stress cracks step cracks and mortar missing south east corner,east facade 1 story bldg n/w corner (step cracks) south facade over
Nov 10, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
100bb05.40o02.100bb05 2yr test exp perform & file test 40o02 clean machine rm & remove waste oil from machine rm
Oct 27, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue #34526563l missing brick above window lentil for stairway "a" horizontal stress crack at the exterior parapit located @ the old section @ the south west corner.remedy make all necessary repairs to maso
Sep 26, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Vertical stress crack from coping stone down to middle of bldg locate d @ the north west corner of 1 sty bldg. reissue #34526562j.remedy make all necessary repairs to masonry
Sep 26, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue #34526561h vertical stress cracks at south east corner at the 3rd fl window below 2n dfl & at the 2nd fl window still.remedy make all necessary repairs to masonry
Sep 26, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Water penetration through roof into auditorium & rm #331 & in new wingcafeteria vestibule to court yard & rms 260 263.remedy stop water pen etration & make all necessary repairs
Sep 26, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-exterior east elevation-step cracks at south east corner-below 2nd fl-second fl window sill-third fl above & below window lintel reissure#34492583x remedy:repair/replace masonary
May 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-exterior north elevation-north west corner-1 story bldg west end step crack from ground to coping stone west end shifed brick work remedy:repair/replace masonary
May 24, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-exterior 3 story bldg-south west corner abovestairway"a doors by window lentil bricks missing between window above stairway"a"& classroom window horizontal stress crack in parapet
May 24, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: west elevation-(1)3-story avoe 3rd flr. at southwest corner step crack. (2)3-story at northwest corner parapet (3rd flr. to coping stople)vertical crack.remedy:repair/replace masonry.
Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: missing window sash glazing panel. remedy: replacemissing glass panel.
Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: east elevation-step cracks at south east corner (1)below 2nd flr. (2)2nd flr window sill.(3) 3rd flr above & below window lintel. remedy:repair/replace masonry.
Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:north elevation (1)north-west corner of 3 story vertical crack in parapet 3rd flr to coping stone. (2)northeast corner west end of 1 story step crack above 1st flr.window to coping.(3)northwest corner wes
Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: south elevation (west 146 st) west end handicap ramp pavement is in disrepair with deteriorating concrete at control joints at various locations.remedy:reapir/patch concrete pavement ramp.
Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: at roof level of 3 story south wing (original bldg) (1)northwest corner loose & shifted coping stone(2)southwest corner various cracked deteriorating coping stones.remedy:reset/repair/replace coping ston
Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cabinet
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2021 · Apt 53
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 18, 2021 · Apt 53
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 18, 2021 · Apt 53
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 18, 2021 · Apt 53
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 18, 2021 · Apt 53
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 8, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2005 · Apt 7C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - Heating
Space heater
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - General
Mold
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - General
Windows
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 38
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 38
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 38
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1969
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 140,169 ft²
- Lot area
- 69,942 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2078 / 19
- Assessed value
- $14,802,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1740 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1740 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 1740 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 1740 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 1740 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1969 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.