892 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

892 Amsterdam Avenue is a 6-story New Law tenement building built in 1921, containing 44 units and currently owned by Jane Goldman. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particularly persistent plumbing problems being a significant concern. As of mid-2025, there are multiple open plumbing complaints, including three related to toilets and at least one involving a bathtub/shower. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints logged in both March and November 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the problems.

A series of maintenance violations were documented in 2023, including inadequate gas supply to kitchen ranges in apartments 5 and 43, defective self-closing doors in apartment 5, and various safety system deficiencies in apartment 37 such as defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The property has a mixed record regarding safety and habitability issues. While recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show zero infested units, the building has faced various infrastructure concerns including electrical wiring issues (2024), and a temperature control failure (2025). Multiple service requests have been filed through 311, particularly regarding heating and plumbing systems, though many complaints have been closed without verification of the reported conditions.

The building's rodent inspection results have generally been favorable, with the most recent inspection in August 2024 passing without issue, and previous inspections from 2016-2023 consistently showing satisfactory results. Recent complaints have also included issues with the intercom system and various building systems that have required attention, though many complaints have been closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. In summary, while the building has maintained a relatively stable pest control record with no bedbug infestations reported in recent years, it currently faces multiple open plumbing issues and has experienced recurring problems with building systems including heat and hot water. The property has shown some pattern of access-related issues during inspections, which may complicate resolution of ongoing maintenance concerns.