1689 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 16-unit, 5-story residential building at 1689 Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights, owned by Khash Haim, has exhibited several concerning patterns over the past three years. Most notably, between 2023 and 2025, there has been a persistent rodent infestation problem, with multiple inspections indicating rat activity and bait applications. The building has also faced significant structural and safety concerns, as evidenced by a series of violations from 2018 that remain active, including issues with building entrance security, door self-closing mechanisms, and the presence of unauthorized locking devices.

Recent inspections in 2024-2025 revealed ongoing unauthorized modifications to the commercial space, with three active Environmental Control Board violations totaling over $25,000 in penalties related to unpermitted interior partition installations. Health-related incidents have been documented, including a July 2024 DOHMH complaint about food establishment sanitation, though the violation was ultimately not sustained. Additional maintenance issues have emerged, such as a 2023 incident involving water leaks and mold, though these were investigated by HPD and no violations were issued.

The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug management compliance, with no reported infestations in recent years. Recent inspection records show regular rodent control measures being implemented, with multiple instances of rat activity documented through 2025. The building's history also includes several complaints about unauthorized construction work and illegal conversions, though inspections often found no violations or resulted in access being denied to inspectors. The property has established a pattern of prompt response to 311 service requests, typically resulting in either no violations found or referral to appropriate authorities.