495 Amsterdam Avenue
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 63 recorded HPD violations, above the Upper West Side average of 14.1.
Is 495 Amsterdam Avenue rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
Based on public NYC records. Not legal advice — verify with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) at apps.hcr.ny.gov.
Is 495 Amsterdam Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 5 units across 1 building in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
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How 495 Amsterdam Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 3016 buildings in this neighborhood, 452 have a higher predicted risk.
violations
(1–9)
(10+)
What's driving this score
These are the three data points that most influenced this building's score — ranked by how much weight the model placed on each one.
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What's in the 495 Amsterdam Avenue report
| Total units | 5 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1891 |
| Gross area | 8,775 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
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495 Amsterdam Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2024 | C | Original | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 Hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) Mdl And 28 Rcny §25-171: Replace Or Repair The Self-Closing Doors That Is Missing Or Defective Door At Boiler Room | Violation Closed |
| 08/27/2024 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color The Ceiling In The Kitchen Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/27/2024 | A | Original | § 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department All Peeling Paint Surfaces In The 2Nd Room From East At South, The Kitchen , The 2Nd Bathroom From East Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/27/2024 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Roof So That It Will Not Leak At Ceiling In The Kitchen Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/27/2024 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color The Ceiling In The 2Nd Room From East At South Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | Door/Window – Door | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 05/07/2026 | Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 04/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | Non Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 04/11/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | Non Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 04/10/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | Non Emergency | Close | BLDG |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Garbage/Recycling Storage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 04/11/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Garbage/Recycling Storage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 04/10/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Garbage/Recycling Storage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 04/10/2026 | Rodent | Condition Attracting Rodents | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 10/22/2025 | Water Leak | Slow Leak | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | 1725303 | Closed | 31 | 05/19/2026 |
| 07/07/2023 | 1642570 | Closed | 94 | 07/13/2023 |
| 10/25/2021 | 1585079 | Closed | 1X | 10/29/2021 |
| 09/30/2021 | 1583116 | Closed | 1X | 10/13/2021 |
| 06/23/2021 | 1574759 | Closed | 7J | 06/24/2021 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 07/15/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Landmk-Landmark None | ||
| 07/15/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Landmk-Landmark None | ||
| 07/15/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Landmk-Landmark None | ||
| 10/18/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Landmk-Landmark None |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2021 | 39049969Y | Resolve | Unlawfully Continued Work While On A Stop Work Order: Upon Inspection Ecb Violation 39036246H Issued For Work Without A Permit. Observed The Commercial Space At The Ground And Cellar Levels Construction And Ele | $12,500 |
| 10/21/2021 | 39050249Y | Resolve | Unlawfully Continued Work While On A Stop Work Order: Upon Inspection Ecb Violation 39036246H Issued For Work Without A Permit. Observed The Commercial Space At The Ground And Cellar Levels Construction And Ele | $12,500 |
| 02/16/2021 | 39036246H | Resolve | Work Without A Permit. At Time Of Inspection Observed At Ground Floor Commercial Space (Salon 84) Approx 150 Sq Ft Of Ceiling And 100 Sq Ft Of Walls Have Been Removed With No Active Permit Observed. Also Temp L | $1,250 |
| 01/22/2021 | 39035264R | Resolve | Found Steam Piping For Boiler Disconnected From Boiler. Heat Timer Control Settings Not Set As Per Nyc Heating Requirement | $0 |
| 11/06/2020 | 35523441X | Resolve | Failure To Comply W/The Comm'S Order Contained In Summons/Vio#39015858X Issued On 01/15/20 & To File A Cert Of Correction Pursuant To 28-201.1 & 1Rcny 102-01. Failure To Maintain Bldg In Code Compliant Manner: | $1,250 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2019 | $8,150,000 | C7 | Upper West Side (79-96) |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/04/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/19/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/06/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/01/2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 05/26/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 05/20/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 05/07/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 04/14/2026 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Ground Floor | Application Being Filed For The Installation Of New Packaged Ac Unit, Exhaust Fan, And Ducts As Per Plans Filed Wherewith. No Change In Use, Egress, Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 02/12/2026 |
| 09/17/2025 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Ground Floor | Application Being Filed For The Installation Of Plumbing Fixtures Associated With The Renovation Of A New Restaurant As Per Plans Filed Herewith. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 09/17/2025 |
| 08/13/2025 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Ground Floor | Application Being Filed To Show The Build Out Of An Eating And Drinking Establishment Of Less Than 74 People That Will Include A Food Prep Area And Bathroom. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 08/13/2025 |
| 01/22/2025 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | Renovate Retail Store #1 At First Floor, Include Finish Work & Removing Exist'G Non-Load Bearing Partitions. No Change To Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 01/22/2025 |
| 07/14/2023 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Floor Number(s) 005 through 005, Roof | Mechanical Filing For Renovate Unit 5W In 5Th Floor. No Change To Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 07/14/2023 |
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