466 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

The five-story, 13-unit Old Law Tenement building at 466 Amsterdam Avenue, owned by John McCarthy and dating back to 1894, has experienced several significant events affecting resident quality of life and building maintenance. Most notably, from 2019 to 2024, there were recurring issues with rodent infestations, with rat activity noted during inspections in 2019 and 2020, though subsequent inspections from 2021 through early 2025 have consistently passed.

The building has maintained an excellent bedbug record from 2019 to present, with no reported infestations in any of the annual bedbug reports filed between 2019 and 2024. Three food-related complaints were filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene between 2019 and 2024, with the most recent complaints in late 2024 regarding pet/animal issues at a food establishment. The property has undergone regular maintenance and improvements as evidenced by multiple work permits issued between 2018 and 2020, primarily for exterior and plumbing work.

There were three Department of Buildings complaints related to after-hours work, permit issues, and a professional certification compliance audit between 2019 and 2021; however, inspections found no violations warranting further action. The building's rodent inspection history shows a marked improvement in recent years, with all inspections from 2021 to 2025 passing, indicating effective pest management strategies. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, the current data suggests improved conditions, with no active violations or recent complaints that significantly impact resident safety or comfort.