1255 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

This 16-story, Class B building located at 1255 Amsterdam Avenue in Morningside Heights, currently owned by the Trustees Of Columbia University, was constructed in 2013 and has been subject to various maintenance and compliance issues over the years. Most concerning is the current open violation regarding the annual bedbug report filing requirement, dating back to 2021-2024, and a more recent violation related to the Failure To File FISP Cycle 9C Technical Report by 2/21/2024.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its ventilation system, heat/hot water supply, and plumbing, with service requests and violations emerging as recently as October 2023. Between 2019 and 2020, there were multiple rodent-related incidents, with initial inspections in 2022-2025 passing, though some compliance checks in 2023 showed failures for other reasons. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various infrastructure elements, including a notable 2022-2023 period where multiple permits were issued for repair and maintenance work.

While several complaints have been resolved, including issues with elevator service and boiler defects, there appears to be a pattern of access issues during inspections, particularly regarding heat/hot water and plumbing problems. The property has also experienced some administrative compliance issues, including missed benchmarking report submissions in 2020, though these violations were ultimately dismissed after confirmation of submission. Recent inspections (2022-2025) have generally passed, indicating improvements in some maintenance areas, though the active violations related to bedbug reporting and FISP compliance suggest ongoing compliance challenges.