1181 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

1181 Amsterdam Avenue is a 6-story, 42-unit New Law tenement building in Morningside Heights, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by David Greenberg. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues, with inspections throughout 2024 showing varying degrees of rat activity, including a September 2024 DOHMH violation for signs of rodents requiring follow-up inspections. The building's recent maintenance history raises several concerns, including active Department of Buildings violations related to boiler maintenance and associated safety hazards from 2021, including improper flue pipe support and corrosion issues, though some violations from this period are listed as resolved or have no balance due.

Historical violations from 2015 documented multiple safety issues, including defective fire escape components and window guard deficiencies in the public areas, which were eventually certified as corrected in 2019. The building's bedbug reporting history shows only one infested unit reported in 2022, with no cases in the most recent 2023-2024 reporting period. Between 2019-2021, the property underwent several issued permits for plumbing and electrical work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and infrastructure upkeep.

The Department of Health has documented various concerns about the property's conditions, particularly regarding exterior building maintenance, though a 2024 HPD inspection found no violations related to porch/balcony conditions. While some issues appear to have been addressed through official inspections and permits, including various building systems improvements, the recurring rodent problems and historical maintenance violations indicate ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort. The most recent rodent inspections have shown varying results, with some passing and some noting rat activity, indicating an ongoing need for pest management attention.