1802 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

1802 Amsterdam Avenue is a 5-story, 9-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by David Schwartz. The property has experienced recurring issues with building systems and safety features, most recently evidenced by an open bell/buzzer/intercom complaint from May 2025. Between 2021-2022, there were multiple heat/hot water complaints, with one in November 2021 requiring HPD intervention, while in 2022, HPD was unable to gain access during inspection.

The building has undergone several inspections and repairs, with a significant cluster of violations and maintenance needs documented in April-May 2023, particularly in apartment 3B, including issues with water leaks, defective plaster, electrical outlets, and safety devices like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of both resolved and ongoing issues, including a Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained plumbing violation from August 2022 that resulted in a stop work order. There was one documented bedbug incident in 2019, though subsequent annual reports from 2020-2024 show no infestations or eradications.

Compliance with rodent inspections has been consistently passed since 2018, with the most recent inspections in 2023-2025 also showing compliance. The building's history suggests regular maintenance issues requiring both tenant and landlord attention, with particular attention needed to building systems like heat, water, and security features. The most recent violations and complaints indicate ongoing responsiveness to maintenance needs, though some issues have required multiple reports and inspections to reach resolution.