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1500 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

9
DOB Complaints
261
311 Housing Calls
256
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

27
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 27% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1500 Amsterdam Avenue

The 6-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building at 1500 Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem, owned by Steve Gross, has experienced significant maintenance challenges between early 2025 and 2024. Most notably, there are recurring issues with heat/hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between March 2025 and similar issues in December 2024, suggesting persistent heating problems.

The building has also faced persistent pest control issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and rodent sightings throughout 2025, including a failed rodent inspection in May 2025. Water supply problems were reported in May 2025, and electrical issues were noted with an "NO LIGHTING" complaint still marked as open from March 2025. The building has documented infrastructure concerns, including a 2024 inspection that revealed corroded cornices along West 134th Street, resulting in Environmental Control Board violations with penalties in 2023-2024.

Numerous HPD violations were issued in late 2024 concerning Apartment 20, including water leaks, plaster defects, and a noted mouse infestation, though some of these violations were closed in early 2025. Building systems maintenance has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about heating systems, including a locked boiler room access issue noted as an open violation from late 2024. While the building has maintained a zero incidence of bedbug infestations according to records from 2021 through 2024, the persistent issues with heating, pest control, and building maintenance suggest ongoing challenges with property upkeep and systems reliability.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1500 Amsterdam Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Harlem.

Building Characteristics

Total units 24
Year built 1905
Total area 19294 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
256
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
261
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
26
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
24
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1500 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
  • 501 West 134th St, New York, NY 10031

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1500 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

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

1500 Amsterdam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1500 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
2025-05-092025-06-03Plumbing-Water SupplyNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-06-03Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-032025-05-17Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-262025-03-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1500 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
2024-12-03COpenNone20HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 20, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-03CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORNone
2024-12-03BCloseNone20§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILNG IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 20, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-03BCloseNone20§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILNG AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 20, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-03BCloseNone20§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILNG IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 20, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1500 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-15 07:45UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-09 18:40PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2025-05-08 09:31RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
2025-05-08 09:25RodentMouse SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-05-03 18:20UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1500 Amsterdam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16904402025-03-09CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2025-06-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-10)
16879902025-02-05CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2025-06-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-10)
16688512024-05-25CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2024-05-29Please See Complaint Number (2024-05-29)
16645802024-04-05CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2024-05-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-20)
16571962024-01-04CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-01-10Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-01-10)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1500 Amsterdam Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1500 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1500 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
2024-12-260002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-020002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-300002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-280002019-11-012020-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1500 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-16ComplianceFailed for Other R
2025-04-15BAITBait applied
2025-04-02BAITBait applied
2024-11-26InitialRat Activity
2024-11-08ComplianceRat Activity

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1500 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1500 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

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1500 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-01-2639078517XAMSTERDAM PARTNERS LLCOBSERVED THE CORNICE ALONG WEST 134TH STREET IS IN DISREPAIR WITH TWO HOLES INTHE BOTTOM. ONE HOLE IS TOWARDS THE LEFT OR WEST END AND ONE IS TOWARDS THE RIGHT SIDE., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLRESOLVE3125.00.0
2022-08-3139069238ZAMSTERDAM PARTNERS LLCTHE CORNICE ALONG WEST 134TH STREET IS IN DISREPAIR WITH TWO HOLES IN THE BOTTOM. ONE HOLE IS TOWARDS THE LEFT OR WEST END AND ONE IS TOWARDS THE RIGHT SIDE., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACERESOLVE1562.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1500 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

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1500 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

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1500 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1500 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

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1500 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1500 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

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1500 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1500 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1500 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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