1961 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02108-0052Map
Owner of record: Tower157, LLC
1961 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Tower157, LLC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on December 6, 2025. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 83
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 169
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 · 83
- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the foyer located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at west wall, north, ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Invalid certification
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Aug 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at north and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Aug 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story balcony fire escape at building front
Aug 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Thoroughly cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the dirty and unsanitary exterior walls at bricks and masonry walls at all stories throughout at building front
Aug 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at all yards
Aug 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front/south yard
Aug 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). not installed within 15' of sleeping area located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2023 · Apt 2E
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the , yard at east
Apr 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at walls and ceiling approx. 20 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, apartment at west
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt 4W
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags at public hall, 5th story
May 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall ceiling, north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2021 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2021 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2021 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx.2sq.ft. and east wall 2.sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2021 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx.2sq.ft. and east wall 2.sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14353416 issued 21-may-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2021 · Apt 4W
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system information missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide security in the event of poweroutage heavy duty lock and latch set at build entrance door
Feb 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of electro magnetic locking device at building entrace door
Feb 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
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 · 5
- Class - 2
At time of inspection observed from apartment 5e bathroom air shaft wall in state of disrepair stucco have cracks and crumble. bedroom floor have space between wall and floor., repair and/or replace
Dec 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects noted:fence at 469 west 157 st completely down on sidewalk exposing vacant lot to public. repair fence immediately as per nyc bldg code. remedy:repair fence/ restore to prior legal
Jun 27, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted.at cellar removal of interior walls supporting joists above causing a dangerous condition 5 joists at west end of structure dropped from wall plate.stop all work.remedy:make safe
Sep 6, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:defect is at cellar level,ceiling joists rotted at west end of cellar ceiling causing a dangerous condition.wall plates rotted at east end of structure on north and south walls.remedy:make
Sep 6, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg. dept. records -occupancy of cellar has been changed from ordinary use torage & boiler room to bar social club and gambling room. remedy:-dicontinue illegal (occupancy
Oct 28, 2000 · Penalty $1,150
Active
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
May 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2025 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 22, 2016 · Apt 2W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 18, 2011 · Apt 5W
Close - General
Window guards
Sep 18, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Window guards
Sep 18, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Locks
Sep 18, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Doors
Sep 18, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 18, 2011 · Apt 5W
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 11,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2108 / 52
- Assessed value
- $442,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106329, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 1961 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 1961 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tower157, LLC.
Does 1961 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.
Is 1961 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1961 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1961 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.