2083 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 14-unit, 5-story, 1920 New Law Tenement building at 2083 Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Bahram Hakakian, has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues throughout 2024 and 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed regarding no heat or hot water affecting the entire building. Despite these repeated complaints and inspections, HPD inspectors were often unable to gain access to investigate the reported conditions. The building has also experienced significant plumbing issues, with an emergency water supply complaint in late 2024 that remained unresolved through the following months.

In 2024, there were two notable pest-related issues, with the 2C apartment being cited for both rodent and roach infestations in October 2024, along with multiple rodent inspections showing varying results between rat activity and bait application from 2022 through 2024. The property has a documented history of violations requiring attention to safety and maintenance issues. In late 2024, several violations were issued, including problems with cooking gas and window repairs in apartment 2C, and in December 2023, there was a violation related to locked access to the building's heating system.

A 2023 inspection of apartment 5W revealed disrepair conditions with cracks on walls, ceilings, and floors, along with water damage. Additionally, the building has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity between 2022 and 2024, with varying results showing both activity and bait application. The Department of Buildings has recorded complaints regarding locked/blocked egress and possible illegal conversions in 2020-2021, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. While the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in annual filings since 2020, the ongoing heating, plumbing, and pest control issues suggest persistent maintenance challenges.