1812 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

1812 Amsterdam Avenue is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by David Schwartz. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most recent being a heat and hot water complaint for the entire building in March 2024, which could not be inspected due to access issues. Notably, December 2021 was a particularly problematic period, with multiple complaints including electrical issues (power outage, no lighting, and outlet problems) and heat/hot water concerns.

The building has open violations related to apartment 3B that emerged from November-December 2021 inspections, including issues with electrical outlets, plaster surfaces, and a water leak in the bathroom that require attention under Sections 27-2005 and 27-2026 of the Administrative Code. The property has demonstrated reasonable pest control management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2021-2024) and only one instance of infestation recorded in 2019, which was promptly addressed. Regular rodent inspections have been conducted, with the most recent showing consistently passed results from 2018 through 2025, suggesting effective pest management practices.

A Department of Buildings inspection in August 2022 resulted in a Full Stop Work Order for plumbing issues, and there was a period of electrical-related problems in mid-2021 that resulted in multiple violation notices. While the building has maintained basic safety standards, the recurring issues with heating, hot water, and electrical systems suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges that periodically impact resident comfort. The property has remained generally free of serious sanitation issues, with no significant mold or unsanitary conditions reported since 2019.