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2561 Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02149-0108Map

Owner of record: Overlook Realty ,

2561 Amsterdam Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1942 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 49 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Overlook Realty ,. HPD has recorded 483 housing violations here, most recently on July 8, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 47 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
483
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
687

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 8, 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
47
About 96% of the building's 49 apartments
Down from 48 in 2018

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 · 483

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide metal wire mesh under skylight at bulkhead, roof

    May 18, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    May 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet door at south wall at public hall, 4th story

    May 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at south wall at public hall, 5th story

    May 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at south wall at public hall, 6th story

    May 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet door at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    May 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 3G

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd bathroom from east, the kitchen , the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 3G

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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17974050 issued 09-jun-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet covers at east, west, north, and south walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at compactor closet door at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective procelain enamel finish by method of glazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4a, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4a, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south walls in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the building front , 1st story

    Jun 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage room at basement

    Jun 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance

    Mar 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking mechanism at building entrance door at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lock at room door giving egress to fire escape in the 4th room from north at center located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper chute at compactor closet, 1st story, section ''east''

    Nov 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at hopper chute at compactor closet, 3rd story, section ''east''

    Nov 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sql ft. at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 10, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012

    Jan 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 28, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 3, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 1, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 2, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 17, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 18, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20869

    Aug 1, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20869

    Apr 19, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 15, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#807209.rem:submit required technical report.

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    57bb11,68m7,99b7,100o4,11x10. 57bb11-fire extinguisher tag is removed68m7-provide prints/drawing for controller in machine room; 99b7-fill out cat1tag; 100o2-clean the pit; 11x10-fifth floor button is not work

    Mar 15, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    39o02,59u15,70o02. (39)car top(o)dirty(02)clean. (59)machine brake(u)device not tagged(15)perform brake maintenance tag device.

    Jun 10, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    32h11,39o02,70o02. 32-guideshoes worn replace; 39-car top dirty clean;70-pit entire dirty clean.

    May 13, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    67l10,07m07,70o02,08v01,35q03,35y02,68b07,60b07,56y13,56y02,40o02,410767l10-repair phone; 07m07-provide door restrictor; 70o02-clean pit 08v01-adjust leveling all flrs; 35q03-secure wires top of car; 60b07-

    Oct 26, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    40m07,56y13,67b10,08b01. 40m07-machine room controller missing murcarycover; 56y13-hoist machine leaking oil seal; 67b10-communication sufficient phone not working provide; 08b01-car floor landing to sill not

    Jun 23, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v01,16b10,23i10,42b07,61g07,70o02,21b09,34d06. 16b-secure all swing door keepers per code (threaded nut/bolt used);61g-mixed fuses; 42b-unreadable fuses on controller; 34d-secure fascia at lobby landing;23i-2

    Apr 7, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    14/m/07,40/p/16-40-p-16provide access to motor room so that a full inspection can be done by this dept

    Aug 9, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    24x10,24b10,20m07,70o02. 24x10-repair floor indicators to work properly all floors.24b10-repair indicator floor,floor inside elevator & properly secure up & down arrow jewels.jewels missing.20m07-provide missin

    Nov 25, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v01.10m07.20m07.11i10.24i10.70o02.100i10.08v01 adjust fk stop lobby up direction 10m07 provide missing rear gib on cab door 20m07 provide missing vision panel grill 6 fl 11i10 repair missingup & down arrow je

    Sep 22, 2008

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    12q03/24l10/08a01 12) car lights unguarded 24) indicator in car not working 08) adjust leveling.

    May 9, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    8v1/20i11 8-v-1 adjust leveling. 20-i-11 - replace damaged vision panels on 4th and 6th floor.

    Apr 11, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85m07/14m07/55y10/16b10/66o02/64m07 16-b-10 1st floor and 3rd floor when pull door stops car.

    Feb 2, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy no.29005 of may 26 1942 noted there are fout cars parked(1)buick no plates (2)toyoto plant# at f3358 (3)toyoto planes czv9874 (4) toyoto plates

    Oct 4, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    8v1-12x11-15i11-18q3-39m7-38i11-62o2-81u5. 12-x-11 car top 15-i-11 glass 18-q-3 6 floor 39-m-7 provide correct fuse amprage.

    Nov 19, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x;

    Jun 5, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    May 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2024 · 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
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1942
Floors
6
Residential units
49
Building area
50,700 ft²
Lot area
10,901 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2149 / 108
Assessed value
$1,385,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #111083, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 2561 Amsterdam Avenue

Who owns 2561 Amsterdam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Overlook Realty ,.

Does 2561 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 483 housing violations at this property.

Is 2561 Amsterdam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 47 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 49 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2561 Amsterdam Avenue built?

City records list 1942 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2561 Amsterdam Avenue?

It has 49 residential units.

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