1626 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

1626 Amsterdam Avenue is a 54-unit, 5-story residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Scott Jaffee and classified as an Old Law Tenement building located in Hamilton Heights. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly during the winter months, with multiple emergency complaints filed between late 2023 and early 2025, though inspections generally found no violations. Notably, Unit 4E has documented structural and maintenance concerns, including issues with mold, electrical wiring, window frames, and plaster surfaces, as well as violations related to heating system access and inadequate heat supply.

While the building has maintained consistent rodent inspection pass results from 2016 through 2025, it has undergone several bedbug infestations and eradications, with the most recent cases reported in late 2024. The property has a history of various maintenance issues and code violations, particularly affecting Unit 4E, where persistent problems have required multiple inspections and repairs. Department of Buildings records show some concerns about unauthorized work in 2019 and 2024, though these complaints were ultimately closed without violations being warranted.

The building has undergone routine emergency work as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2019 and 2024, with the most recent permit issued in April 2024. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections, the frequent heating system complaints and ongoing maintenance issues suggest persistent building system challenges. The property has maintained basic compliance with housing maintenance codes, as demonstrated by the closure of various violations, though some remain open as of the latest inspections.