1648 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story, 8-unit building at 1648 Amsterdam Avenue, owned by Genevieve Outlaw and constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water issues reported throughout the building, with the most recent complaints in 2025 and late 2024 being classified as emergencies.

The building has also faced persistent water-related problems, including both slow and heavy leaks, and electrical concerns such as a power outage in 2022. Recent inspections in late 2024 revealed multiple violations in Apartment 4A, including pest infestations (both mice and roaches), various cabinet and plumbing issues, and sink drain problems, all of which are currently listed as open violations. The property has an active violation from September 2023 regarding an improperly supported window A/C unit on the 5th floor, with a $500 penalty still outstanding.

While there have been rodent sightings noted in several inspections between 2021 and 2025, the most recent July 2025 inspection showed compliance. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years, with all recent reports showing zero affected units. The Hamilton Heights tenement has a history of accessing various city services to address its maintenance issues, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Buildings (DOB) frequently involved, particularly regarding heat/hot water problems and building violations.