961 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 15-unit, 5-story Old Law tenement building at 961 Amsterdam Avenue in the Upper West Side, owned by Bradley Rinzler, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent problems with water leaks, as evidenced by three separate complaints between 2022 and 2023, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in some cases. The building has also faced challenges with heat and hot water disruptions, with multiple emergency complaints in November 2022, though tenants reported these issues were resolved.

More recent concerns include pest infestations and mold issues, with violations documented in December 2024 for Apartment 9, a fourth-story unit, relating to mice infestation and visible mold on the bathroom walls and ceiling. The building has active violations regarding high-pressure system inspections, with nine violations issued between 2018 and 2023 for failure to file necessary inspection records, though some records indicate these were certified as completed. A sprinkler system violation was documented in September 2024, though it was served as an Oath Violation.

The building has maintained an active rodent control program, with recent inspections in 2024 passing compliance, though it faced rat activity issues in late 2022. The property has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its annual filings since 2019, indicating effective pest management. There have also been various infrastructure and safety-related complaints and inspections over the years, including issues with door hardware, water systems, and other maintenance matters, though many have been resolved through the standard inspection and violation correction processes.