420 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

420 Amsterdam Avenue, an 8-unit, 5-story New Law tenement building built in 1891, currently owned by Zuzu Aghravi, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Between December 2024 and February 2025, there were eight documented complaints about heat/hot water issues, with several being building-wide problems rather than isolated incidents, though many were temporarily resolved upon inspection. The building has also faced other notable issues, particularly in apartment 3W, where violations were documented in late 2024 for rodent infestation, inadequate hot water supply, defective plastered surfaces, and a faulty smoke detector.

The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections, showing a concerning pattern of rat activity in 2022-2024, though it passed an initial rodent inspection in January 2025. Historical records from 2019 show a partial stop work order related to construction in commercial spaces, though this was resolved by 2022. The building has been regularly monitored for bedbug infestations, with no reported cases between 2021 and 2024, and all bedbug reports show zero infested or re-infested units.

Recent rodent inspections have produced mixed results, with passed inspections interspersed with findings of rat activity. The pattern of heat and water-related complaints, in particular, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though many issues appear to be resolved or temporarily addressed when reported through official channels. The building's maintenance history shows both proactive responses to complaints and some recurring issues, particularly relating to building systems and pest control.