1702 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

The five-story, seven-unit tenement building at 1702 Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Herminio Torres, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there is currently an open emergency complaint regarding door issues as of April 2025, marking the fourth such complaint in recent history, with previous door-related complaints recorded in 2019 and 2022. The building has faced periodic sanitary challenges, including a 2024 violation concerning inadequate garbage receptacles and an inspected complaints related to recycling storage, though HPD found no housing law violations in this case.

A significant safety-related issue emerged in 2024 concerning a defective fire door latch leading to the cellar at the first story, which remains under violation as a Class C offense. The property has had three equipment-related complaints in recent years, including a refrigerator issue in 2023 and no-violation investigations by HPD. The building's health and safety record shows consistent attention to pest management, with clear bedbug reports for the past four years showing no infestations or related issues.

Recent rodent inspections have generally passed, though there were signs of rat activity noted in early 2023, following a period of bait application that same year. The property has maintained regular rodent inspections, with the most recent three (2024-2025) showing passing results, suggesting improvements in pest management protocols. While the building has experienced recurring door-related issues and some safety concerns regarding the fire door, the overall pattern of HPD investigations shows prompt attention to most complaints, though some structural and safety matters remain open or were previously closed without definitive resolution.