1808 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

The five-story, nine-unit building at 1808 Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights, owned by Jose Mejias and constructed in 1910 as a "New Law Tenement," has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. The most recent significant event occurred in 2024, when a complaint about work contrary to a stop work order was submitted, but inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempts.

The building experienced electrical problems in April 2022, specifically in apartment 3B, which resulted in violations related to inadequate electrical service, a defective hallway switch, and issues with self-closing doors and plaster surfaces; though most of these violations were closed by April 2022, one electrical violation remained open. Prior to this, in 2020, apartment 2A was cited for multiple violations requiring attention to safety devices, including carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and a locked fire escape door. The building has maintained an effective rodent control program, passing inspections regularly from 2019 through 2025, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 showing compliance.

Notably, the building has demonstrated consistent responsibility in addressing pest control issues, as evidenced by the absence of bedbug infestations in recent years, with all bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicating zero infested or eradicated units. While there have been multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions in 2019-2020, including pest issues in various units, these were generally addressed through inspections, with some complaints resulting in violations and others being closed due to lack of access. The building's overall record suggests ongoing attention to maintenance issues, particularly regarding safety systems and electrical infrastructure, though many historical violations have been resolved through appropriate channels.