568 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

568 Amsterdam Avenue is a 5-story, 12-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the Upper West Side, owned by Frank Ortiz and constructed in 1905. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, with two significant heat/hot water complaints documented in late 2018, though both were resolved quickly - one within 24 hours and another following an inspection with no violations found. There are several open and previously closed violations from 2018 that require attention to building safety and maintenance, including an open violation from 2024 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, and past violations related to fire safety (doors not self-closing), water leaks in public areas, and various other maintenance issues.

The building has shown good recent compliance with pest control requirements, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last four annual reports (2019-2023). Additionally, the property has maintained a clean record with regular rodent inspections, passing all inspections conducted between 2018 and 2025. The Department of Buildings records show some compliance issues regarding inspection filings, with three violations issued between 2019 and 2024 for failing to submit required inspection reports, though these were later dismissed.

There were two complaints related to gas utilities in 2021 and a demolition complaint in 2024, all of which were resolved with no violations found. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention is required for various system compliance matters, including the need for timely submission of required inspections and reports. While the building has demonstrated consistent pest control success with no documented infestations in recent years, the history of heating system problems and various maintenance violations indicate areas requiring continued oversight.