1046 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 24-unit, 6-story apartment building at 1046 Amsterdam Avenue in Morningside Heights, owned by Marcial Lara and constructed in 1915 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly relating to heating systems. Most notably, there were two building-wide heat and hot water complaints in March 2024, which were part of a pattern of similar complaints in 2019 and most recently in April 2023.

The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2024 regarding facade maintenance, with issues noted including deteriorated water tables, cracked masonry, and spalling brickwork. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with violations noted in 2019 regarding defective operation and safety features, though recent inspections have shown improvements. Recent inspections and service requests indicate ongoing maintenance work is required, particularly in areas such as fire safety door maintenance, plumbing systems, and building facade upkeep.

Compliance inspections for rodent activity have shown mixed results, with both rat activity and passing results recorded between 2022 and 2025, and several open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of 2023-2024 regarding required safety notices and building maintenance requirements. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, as indicated by the closure status of many complaints, though some recent violations remain open as of 2024. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug prevention efforts, with no reported infestations in recent annual filings between 2019 and 2025, suggesting effective pest management protocols are in place.