1477 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The five-story old law tenement building at 1477 Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem, built in 1900 and containing 9 units, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns being the recurring heat and hot water problems. Most recently, in December 2024, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, including one that affected the entire building, though inspection access was not granted.

The building has also faced challenges with heating equipment, particularly noted in violations about a central heating system device being improperly set during the heat season. Additional safety and maintenance issues have been documented, including an open violation from May 2024 regarding missing fire safety equipment in apartment 5E (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), and multiple building-wide violations regarding building safety systems such as handrails and door mechanisms.

An active Environmental Control Board violation from August 2023 concerns improperly installed window AC units on multiple floors, with a penalty of $500. More recently, in early 2025, there have been indications of rodent activity requiring bait application, though previous inspections showed passed results for several years, suggesting a recent increase in pest management issues. The building's owner, Euridisis Javier, is required to address these various maintenance and safety issues in accordance with the Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development regulations.