590 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

590 Amsterdam Avenue is a 5-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900 in Manhattan's Upper West Side, currently owned by Randy Glick. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with particularly significant problems emerging in late 2023. In October 2023, multiple violations were documented concerning water leaks, mold, and paint/plaster problems, with specific issues identified in the bathroom and kitchen of Apartment 5, including mold on the ceiling and south wall, water leakage, and defective plastered surfaces. The apartment also required pest control for roaches and mice during this period.

Earlier in 2023, there were reports of both heavy water leaks (January) and unsanitary conditions related to pests (August). The building experienced a hot water/heat failure affecting the entire building in December 2022, which was classified as an emergency. The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with recent filings showing activity in 2024 and 2023, though these were reportedly eradicated without re-infestation. Building systems have faced various challenges, including plumbing issues (2021), compliance to follow up for annual boiler inspection (2019), and periodic rat activity as indicated by rodent inspections (most recently in August 2023).

While the most pressing current issues seem concentrated in Apartment 5, throughout the building there have been recurring problems with water leaks, pest control, and maintenance of building systems. The property has maintained regular rodent inspections, with the most recent showing compliance, though past inspections have indicated rat activity at times. A few local law audits were conducted in 2020 and 2021, and violations were issued in 2018 regarding a sidewalk shed. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and repair work being authorized, with multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2022 for various corrective actions.