1403 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 46-unit, 5-story tenement at 1403 Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem, built in 1910 and owned by Alex Arbitrol, has experienced a range of maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most pressing recent concern being a mold problem identified in May 2024 that resulted in active violations. The building has faced recurring water-related issues, including multiple reports of leaks and damp spots in 2023, though most of these complaints were resolved without violations. Recent inspections in September 2024 revealed several critical violations in Apartment 3D, including a roach infestation and window guard issues, and identified a need for repairs to multiple self-closing doors throughout the building, though some violations from this inspection were subsequently closed.

The property has documented ongoing elevator concerns, with an active complaint regarding single device service entered in June 2025, and a history of elevator-related violations dating back to 2022. Safety systems have also required attention, including a September 2024 violation for a defective carbon monoxide detector in Apartment 4A. The building management has addressed various maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple closed complaints, though some violations remain open as of October 2024.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past six years. There are two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2023-2024 related to window A/C unit support brackets and elevator system issues, with associated penalties. The property has a history of various maintenance requests being filed through the 311 system, primarily related to water leaks, door issues, and general maintenance concerns, most of which were resolved through inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.