2087 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

The five-story, 13-unit building at 2087 Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Lenora Oliver and constructed in 1915, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2025, with similar issues reported throughout 2024. The building faced significant maintenance challenges in mid-2024, including violations related to water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), ceiling and wall paint issues, plumbing problems (including toilet and steam pipe/riser concerns), and pest infestations.

These violations were primarily concentrated in apartments 2C and 4A, with 2C particularly affected by door issues, pest problems, and infrastructure concerns. The property has undergone various inspections and service requests, with the most recent rodent inspection in November 2024 showing compliance, following a rat activity report in October 2024. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record for several years, as evidenced by consistent reporting showing zero infested units from 2019 through 2024, the recent maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems.

Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued in 2024, including problems with self-closing doors, bathroom fixtures, and a water-damaged ceiling, though many of these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's heating system received particular attention in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints being filed and addressed, though these recurring issues indicate potential ongoing infrastructure challenges that may affect resident comfort. The property has demonstrated some improvement in recent months, with the most recent rodent inspection passing and no bedbug infestations reported in the last three years. However, the pattern of recurring heating issues in early 2025 and the cluster of maintenance violations in 2024 suggest that building systems may require ongoing attention to maintain consistent resident comfort and safety.