1700 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

The five-story, eight-unit building at 1700 Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights, owned by Pedro Ramos, has experienced recurring heating issues in recent years, with three emergency heat/hot water complaints filed in December 2024 and February 2024, all affecting the entire building. Other significant maintenance concerns include multiple violations documented in March 2024 regarding unauthorized items in public halls (refrigerators, an electrical bicycle, and construction materials) and defective self-closing doors at the hopper chutes on multiple floors.

A cluster of complaints from July 2022 identified various issues including electrical wiring problems, mold, slow water leaks, and defects in ceiling paint/plaster, resulting in several documented violations. The building's heating and general maintenance systems appear to require ongoing attention, with multiple complaints regarding heat/hot water issues between 2022 and 2024.

However, more recent inspections have shown some improvement, as evidenced by passed rodent inspections in 2025 and the absence of bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting period (2024-2023). While the property has maintained a generally active compliance status with housing regulations, the recurring heating system issues and periodic maintenance violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure. The property's age (built in 1910) and status as an Old Law Tenement may contribute to these ongoing maintenance challenges, which appear to be the most significant recurring issue documented in the building's history.