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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

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

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

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.