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1996 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0034Map

Owner of record: Essie Jeffries Apartment HDFC

1996 Amsterdam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Essie Jeffries Apartment HDFC. HPD has recorded 405 housing violations here, most recently on July 5, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
405
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
275

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 5, 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
25
About 100% of the building's 25 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 · 405

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of heat emitting from riser pipe at summer time in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective mechanical door closer at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at the entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket around the refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling, doors, windows and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 5a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall. in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet switch in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door closet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing covers electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 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

    Feb 10, 1997

    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

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specs. note: at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed in place w/the following violations/violating conditions-post & parapet walls rotting away & mudsills as well &

    Jul 26, 2019 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,16,34b,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g. 50a- steam leak on pipe. 50b- shut off valve required on oil suction on top of oil tank b/4 anti syphon. 50c- d.a.r.k.t. 50e- pipe down back flow preventor and intall gapper. 50f-

    Mar 3, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. hanging metal decorative cornice, located at the2nd story front and northeast corner of building. remedy: make all repairs to the satisfaction of this department.

    Aug 10, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 18, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 20, 2020 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 4E

    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 (C7)
Year built
1907
Floors
6
Residential units
25
Building area
26,034 ft²
Lot area
5,660 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2117 / 34
Assessed value
$758,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106918, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.

Questions about 1996 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 1996 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Essie Jeffries Apartment HDFC.

Does 1996 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 405 housing violations at this property.

Is 1996 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1996 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1996 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 25 residential units and 27 units in total.

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