1270 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

1270 Amsterdam Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Amsterdam Avenue Investor, LLC. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent months, with the most urgent concerns being electrical problems (including lighting outages), a smoke detector issue, and building-wide heating and hot water problems reported in late 2024.

These recent incidents have all been marked as "Closed" by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though some inspections were unable to be completed. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges throughout 2024, including unsanitary sewage conditions, water leaks, and pest problems, many of which resulted in HPD violations. The violations history reveals both urgent and ongoing maintenance needs, particularly in Apartment 2D, where multiple issues have been documented including hot water temperature violations, light fixture problems, and window frame concerns.

The building has undergone several inspections and maintenance actions, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 showing initial compliance but some activity noted in 2024. Additionally, the property has had some violations related to lack of inspections for safety equipment, though these were subsequently dismissed. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of being free from bedbug infestations, as evidenced by multiple annual reports showing zero affected units since at least 2019.