700 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

The five-story, 14-unit tenement building at 700 Amsterdam Avenue, owned by Ben Spiteri, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are the active violations pertaining to building maintenance, including multiple open Class C violations for apartment 2E (dated September 2024) regarding mice infestation, broken doors, defective plaster surfaces, and issues with the bathroom fixtures. The property has been the subject of multiple water-related complaints in 2025, with several reports of heavy and slow leaks, as well as ceiling damage, though inspections generally found these conditions did not violate housing laws.

There are also active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024-2025 related to facade safety issues, including damaged scaffolding decking, unsecured netting, and fire escape maintenance problems, with penalties totaling over $100,000 currently due. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple bait applications reported in early 2025, though they have appeared to show gradual reduction in similar complaints over recent months. Recent inspections have also noted unsanitary conditions including mold and sewage issues.

While there have been several scaffolding and sidewalk shed-related complaints in 2024-2025, most were found to have no violations at the time of inspection. Notably, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years according to official filings. The property's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with water damage, building envelope maintenance, and internal apartment conditions, though many recent complaints have been addressed through inspections that found no housing law violations.