1580 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031
1580 Amsterdam Avenue is a 7-story, 21-unit residential building located in Hamilton Heights, dating back to 1905 and currently owned by Ian Katz. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues, with three heat/hot water complaints in 2025 and several similar incidents between 2019-2024, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building underwent significant violations and maintenance challenges in recent years, including facade safety concerns that emerged in 2023 with active violations related to FISP Cycle 9B unsafe report and failure to file required reports. Multiple emergency violations were documented in 2022-2023, including issues with window guards, fire escape access, and smoke/co detector compliance.
The building has shown variable rodent control effectiveness in recent years, with some inspections showing rat activity between 2022-2024, though recent inspections in 2025 have passed. The property has been active in addressing pest control issues, with periodic bedbug reports showing varying infestation rates, though the most recent filings from 2024 indicate no current infestations. The building's emergency maintenance history shows responsiveness to tenant complaints, with many heat/hot water issues being temporarily resolved upon inspection, though these recurring incidents suggest an ongoing infrastructure challenge. Recent Department of Buildings inspections in 2023-2024 documented multiple violations regarding safety measures, including issues with sidewalk sheds and construction safety protocols.
The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with three complaints about elevator service recorded between 2018-2020. While the building has had several active violations and complaints over the past five years, there has been consistent documentation showing attempts to rectify these issues, including multiple permit issuances for various services between 2018-2019. Recent rodent inspection results in 2025 have been passed, indicating potential improvements in pest management practices. The building's maintenance history demonstrates ongoing attention to various maintenance issues, though the recurring nature of some problems suggests challenges with long-term resolution of certain systems.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 21 |
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Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 53984 sq ft |
Floors | 7 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1580 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
- 501 West 138th St, New York, NY 10031
- 1584 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
- 1580 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
- 501 West 138th St, New York, NY 10031
- 1584 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
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