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1240 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

5
DOB Complaints
6
311 Housing Calls
9
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue

1240 Amsterdam Avenue is a 7-story, 36-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1926, currently owned by David Greenberg. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, particularly relating to exterior facade maintenance. Active ECB violations from 2023 and 2022 indicate problems with exterior walls and appurtenances, including spalling sills and facade deterioration, with associated penalties totaling $15,780.

There are also open Department of Buildings violations regarding failure to file critical examination reports, though some related violations from 2019-2024 concerning benchmarking report submissions have been dismissed. The building has had various maintenance issues documented through 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations, with the most recent complaint in April 2024 concerning the outside building's porch/balcony, which was closed without violations. Notably, there was a cluster of complaints in August 2022 involving water leaks, plaster damage, and ceiling issues, primarily affecting Apartment 53 on the 5th floor, which resulted in multiple open violations at that time.

The building had a concerning bedbug infestation report in 2022 showing 25 affected units, though subsequent annual filings (2023-2024) show no reported infestations. While rodent activity was confirmed at one point in June 2021, recent inspections (2022-2025) have consistently passed, indicating improved pest control. The property has also undergone various permitted work, including plumbing and exterior work, with permits issued in 2018 for multiple projects.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1240 Amsterdam Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Morningside Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 36
Year built 1926
Total area 45210 sq ft
Floors 7
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
9
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
6
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1240 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 1242 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 1244 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 1246 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 1248 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 1250 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 501 West 121st St, New York, NY 10027

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1240 Amsterdam Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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1240 Amsterdam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-04-232024-05-18Outside Building-Porch/balconyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-08-222022-09-16Water Leak-Damp SpotNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-08-222022-09-16Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-08-222022-09-16Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-08-052022-08-10Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-08-08BOpenNone53§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-08-08BOpenNone53§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-08-08BOpenNone53§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-08-08BOpenNone53§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-04-23 13:59OUTSIDE BUILDINGPORCH/BALCONYClosedHPD
2022-08-22 18:56WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTClosedHPD
2022-08-22 18:56PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2022-08-22 18:56PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2022-08-05 10:50PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1240 Amsterdam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16232992022-11-28CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2022-11-21Buildings Violation(s) Served (2022-11-28)
16182662022-09-15CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-09-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-09-16)
16169992022-08-28CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-12-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-12-09)
16153372022-08-03CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2022-08-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-08-04)
16147952022-07-26CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-07-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-07-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1240 Amsterdam Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-05-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2024-08-09
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908154122024-03-14
2022-11-21V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEEMERGENCY WORK ORDER DUE TO CRACKED AND SHIFTING DECORATIVE STONE, CRACKED/SPALLED WINDOW SILLS AND WATER TABLE ALL ON EXP1(SOUTH),EXP4 (EAST)HAS CRAKCED DECORATIVE STONES AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. DETERIORATE MORTAR JOINTS AND STEP CRACKS ON BRICKWORK. REMEDY: IMMED TAKE ACTION AND PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC
2022-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
2019-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4000810 PAID INVOICE 907376112023-02-20
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-180002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-220002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-2125002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-140002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-30InitialPassed
2024-12-19InitialPassed
2024-06-21InitialPassed
2023-12-20InitialPassed
2023-06-26InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-04-0735670647LTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLS AND APPURTENANCES.AS NOTEDAT TIME OF INSPECTION,I OBSERVED ON EXP2 WEST ELEVATION SPALLING SILLSAC INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED ON SILL.COURTYARD SPALLED AND CRACKED SILLSACTIVE1250.00.0
2023-02-0235670364LTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVUNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER.NOTE ECB VIOLATION#35669479N ISSUED ON 11/21/2022 REQUIRED THE OWNER TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE AND APPURTENANCES AND MAKE FACADE SAFE AS PER 1RCNY 103ACTIVE12500.0-43.0
2022-12-0937025163XTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#906799.REMEDY:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIREACTIVE6250.00.0
2022-11-2135669479NTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG FACADE&APPURTENANCES.@EXP1S I OBSERVED CRACKED/SPALLED WINDOWSILLS,DECORATIVE STONES,WATER TABLE,ALSO STEPCRACKS ON BRICKWORK&SPALLING CORNICE COATING.@EXP2W THERES DETERIORATEACTIVE2530.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1240 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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