2540 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02156-0083Map
Owner of record: Rabbi Isaac Etal
2540 Amsterdam Avenue is a school building built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10033. The owner of record is Rabbi Isaac Etal. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 14
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 30
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain bldg walls. observed open mortar joints, cracked stone decor masonry, open cooper metal cornice, broken glass multiple locations at exposures 1, 2, 4, east, south, north elevations remedy: owner to repair and/or replace
Apr 18, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.observed broke n windows on exp1 & 2 and at roof.also observed cracked brick work and step cracks in multiple location on exp1 & 3.remedy:repair and/or repl ace building facade and appurtenances
Mar 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note: at time of inspection observed cracked broken windows at multiple levels of facade and at roof level observed multiple broken windows. remedy: repair and/or replace
Sep 27, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed damaged mortar joint,step cracks in multiple locations near parapet level on exposure 4 south elevation. also observed cracked stone work and deteriorated mortar joints & large cracks on exp2 n elev @ parapet level. remedy: repair and/or replace
May 17, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to cracked stone work and damaged/separated mortor joints at parapet level on exposure 1 north elevation. also large verticle crack at chimney and large horizontal crack/separated mortar joint parapet exp4 s(elev).remedy: immediately provide adequate safety measures under direction of nys licensed professional
May 17, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to a car running into the sidewalk shed. the vehicle crash into 5 metal columns and cross braces are bent
Aug 6, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The structure rendered non complaint due to a car running into the sid ewalk shed the following damages accured. the vehicle crash into 5 met al colums and cross braces are bent metal i beams fell to the ground a section of the side is coming unsupported
Aug 6, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Dec 12, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)
Mar 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2016
Feb 16, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2003
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll16-local law 16/84 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 18, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Bc 3309.11 failure to provide tree protection.ati i observed a 5 storybuilding with sidewalk shed erected at exp#1,2 and 4.at exp#2 and 4 there are 5 trees protruding to the sidewalk shed without any proper pro
Apr 17, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.1 stop all use of supported scf.note atoi i observed supported scf not to code spec 1)guardrails not complete 2)planks not tied down 3)plants piled on top of each other not secured.comply w/code-maintain c
May 25, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. at time of inspection public assembly #123491756 approved drawings do not reflect gas service room. the room ad
Feb 26, 2020
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74r,35b,35l,35d. eliminate locked exit door at top elevator vestibule,provide required ventilation for motor room, rpair jammed swing windowrepair holes in motor room floor.
Sep 9, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit light pursuant to b.e.c. standards remedy: provide adequate emergency power exit light pur-suant to b.e.c. standards
Jun 23, 1993 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly, contrary to the c/o allows for the operation of a place of assembly. auditiorium gymnasium, lecture hall,with a 800 or more capacity. amend current cent of occupancy to show
Sep 30, 1992
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans, forthwith.
Sep 30, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit. remedy: obtain a current pa permit.
Sep 30, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans forthwith.
Sep 30, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit. remedy: obtain a current pa permit forthwith.
Sep 30, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans, forthwith.
Sep 30, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current pa permit. forthwith.
Sep 30, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit lighting in corridors on 2nd + 3rd floors remedy: provide adequate emergency power exit lights according to b.e.c. standards
May 30, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of p.a. without current permit for auditorium, gymnasium andlecture hall. remedy: provide and post pa permits for the above mentioned locations as required by the building department.
Mar 12, 1991 · Penalty $55
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Mailbox
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt CD
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt CD
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt CD
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt CD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 44
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 54
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W7)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 119,715 ft²
- Lot area
- 40,275 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2156 / 83
- Assessed value
- $4,851,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 2540 Amsterdam Avenue
Who owns 2540 Amsterdam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rabbi Isaac Etal.
Does 2540 Amsterdam Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 2540 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 2540 Amsterdam Avenue built?
City records list 1929 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.