780 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

780 Amsterdam Avenue is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Jacob Barak. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with multiple emergency complaints filed in 2024 and early 2025, some of which were building-wide problems. These complaints were typically resolved after HPD's intervention, though access to apartments for inspection purposes was often challenging.

The building faced significant unsanitary conditions during 2024, including multiple violations for pest infestations, particularly in Apartment 3A, which documented issues with mice, roaches, and improperly painted sprinkler caps. The building's systems received some attention in recent years, with boiler and elevator issues documented in 2019-2021, though inspections generally found no violations at the time. The property has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all reports indicating zero infested units since 2021.

Recent rodent inspections in 2024 showed passing results, though there were instances of rat activity noted in previous years. The building underwent several permit-driven maintenance activities between 2019 and 2021, including work related to its elevator system. Historical records from 2018-2019 indicate some structural concerns, including issues with window lintels that required attention, and there were violations related to pedestrian protection requirements during exterior work. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance challenges typical of older structures, particularly regarding heating systems, the property has generally responded to regulatory requirements and inspections, with most documented violations being addressed and closed promptly.