1646 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1646 Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights, owned by Donald Notice and constructed in 1920, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. The most pressing ongoing concerns involve plumbing problems, particularly with bathtubs and showers, with multiple complaints filed in 2024, including emergency requests in October 2024.

In 2024, significant problems were documented in apartment 2F, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), water leaks, and various maintenance issues affecting ceilings, windows, and electrical outlets, with several violations issued. The building's systems have shown persistent problems with heating and water supply, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations from 2023-2024. Prior to this, the building underwent serious construction safety violations in 2020, leading to fines related to suspended scaffolds and safety equipment, though these were subsequently resolved.

The property has maintained an active record of inspections and permits since 2018, with regular rodent inspections showing mostly passing results, though there were some rat activity detections in 2022. Importantly, the building has consistently reported zero cases of bedbugs in the past five reporting periods (2019-2025). While various maintenance issues have been documented and some violations remain open, especially regarding 2F's conditions, the property has also shown responsiveness to many complaints, with HPD inspections often determining that no violations were present or with violations being addressed through subsequent repair work.