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1638 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

2
DOB Complaints
26
311 Housing Calls
21
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

87
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 87% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1638 Amsterdam Avenue

The 8-unit, 5-story tenement building at 1638 Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights, built in 1920 and currently owned by Genevieve Outlaw, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. As of February 2025, there are three open complaints regarding plumbing (toilet and sink) and flooring issues.

The building has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple violations recorded in late 2024 for Apartment 5B, including infestations of mice, roaches, and flies, along with moisture-related issues including mold. While some pest violations were closed by early 2025, the presence of current open plumbing complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has faced various building system issues, including two active ECB violations from 2020 related to boiler safety equipment and work performed without proper permits, with significant penalties assessed.

Recent rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with some inspections passing but others indicating rat activity, particularly during 2023 and early 2024. The building's maintenance record also includes historical tenant safety inspections and a defective boiler complaint in 2020, though these were eventually resolved. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods from 2020 through 2024, suggesting effective pest management in this regard.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1638 Amsterdam Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Hamilton Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1920
Total area 11580 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
21
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
26
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1638 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
  • 500 West 141st St, New York, NY 10031

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1638 Amsterdam Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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1638 Amsterdam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1638 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
2025-02-262025-02-26Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyOPEN
2025-02-262025-02-26Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-02-262025-02-26Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyOPEN
2024-11-232024-11-28Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-232024-11-28Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1638 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
2024-11-27CCloseNone5BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''500W142''2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-27CCloseNone5BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''500W142''2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-27BCloseNone5B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''500W142''2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-27BCloseNone5B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT THE SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''500W142''2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-27BCloseNone5BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF VERMIN FLIES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''500W142''2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1638 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-26 19:04FLOORING/STAIRSFLOOROpenHPD
2025-02-26 19:04PLUMBINGTOILETOpenHPD
2025-02-26 19:04PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKOpenHPD
2024-11-23 10:21PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2024-11-23 10:21UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1638 Amsterdam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15886322021-12-08CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-12-08Oath Violation Served (2021-12-08)
15423112020-05-04CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-05-01Oath Violation Served (2020-05-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1638 Amsterdam Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-09-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1638 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1638 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
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-300002020-11-012021-10-31
2022-03-300002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1638 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-04CompliancePassed
2025-04-24InitialRat Activity
2024-10-26InitialPassed
2024-04-18InitialPassed
2023-11-15CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1638 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
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1638 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
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1638 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-05-0139021834MWILLIAM R ANDERSON HDFC CPRESSURE RELIEF VALVE LEAKING- SPILL SWITCH NOT INSTALLED ON HLW HOT WATER MAKER-FLUE PIPING FOR HLW SUPPORTED W/PROHIBITED MATERIAL-STORAGE IN BOILER ROOM; CORRECT ALL VIOLATING CONDITIONS, SUBMIT A CERTIFICATACTIVE3125.00.0
2020-05-0139021838JWILLIAM R ANDERSON HDFC CAS PER ONE WEIL MCLAIN EGH-125-S, SERIES 5. ANSI# Z21. 13B 2012/CSA 4.9B 2012. WORK W/O A PERMIT., OBTAIN PERMIT; APPLY FOR PROPER PERMITS, CORRECT ALL VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND CALL FOR AN INSPECTION.ACTIVE12500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1638 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
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1638 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
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1638 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1638 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1638 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1638 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
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1638 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1638 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1638 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.

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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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