1457 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story, 9-unit tenement building at 1457 Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem, owned by Donald Notice and built in 1901, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in March 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding building conditions, including problems with window guards, flooring, and water leaks, as well as a cabinet issue - all of which resulted in violations, though inspections found some conditions did not violate housing laws.

Between February and October 2022-2025, there were several heat and hot water complaints, with both apartment-specific and building-wide issues reported. Current violations from May 2024 indicate multiple safety concerns, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in multiple apartments (2B, 3A, 3B), mold and maintenance issues in apartment 5B, and a defective kitchen cabinet in apartment 3A. The building has experienced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024 showing rat activity, though a March 2025 inspection passed.

There are also active violations related to construction safety equipment from 2024, with penalties issued for issues regarding sidewalk shed lights and construction signage. The building's record shows consistent attention to pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, as per the mandatory reporting requirements. While many complaints have been resolved or closed, there are several open violations from 2024 that require attention, particularly regarding safety equipment and maintenance issues in multiple apartments.