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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

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 6, 2025

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
3
About 38% 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 83

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door

    May 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags at public hall, 5th story

    May 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • 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

    May 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 1, 2021

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide security in the event of poweroutage heavy duty lock and latch set at build entrance door

    Feb 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

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

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.