Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

2553 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

10
DOB Complaints
334
311 Housing Calls
303
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

28
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 28% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue

The 6-story, 58-unit building at 2553 Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Martin Schwarf and built in 1938, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in 2025. Most notably, there has been an ongoing series of heat and hot water complaints in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed in March and April indicating systemic heating problems affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, though inspectors frequently encountered access issues during their attempts to verify these conditions. The building has also faced significant challenges with water-related issues, as evidenced by multiple water leak complaints and inspections, including an emergency complaint from March 2025.

Recent inspections in April 2025 have revealed some improvements, with one showing rodent compliance, though previous inspections in 2024 recorded rat activity and required baiting. The property has a concerning history of regulatory violations and environmental issues, including several open violations from 2024-2025 regarding water leaks, door and window problems, and maintenance concerns. Notable violations include issues with self-closing doors documented in 2018 (now resolved) and multiple violations for work done without proper permits in 2019, indicating unauthorized alterations to create additional sleeping areas in various apartments.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about single-device operation and lack of alternate service, though inspections generally found no violations were warranted. While there were some sanitary concerns in 2024 with reports of mice infestation in unit 4F, the most recent bedbug filings from 2021-2024 show no reported infestations. The property's maintenance record shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, as demonstrated by multiple complaints being closed without verification due to inability to gain entry to affected units.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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2553 Amsterdam AvenueBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Washington Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 58
Year built 1938
Total area 61150 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

10
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
303
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
334
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
17
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
18
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 2553 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 2555 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 2557 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 488 West 187th St, New York, NY 10033

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2553 Amsterdam Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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2553 Amsterdam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-04-012025-04-05Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-162025-03-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-162025-03-20Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-022025-03-18Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-022025-03-18Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-04CCloseNone1E§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-12-04ACloseNone1E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-23BCloseNone3K§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-23BCloseNone3K§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-23COpenNone3K§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-01 20:38HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-17 00:31HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-16 23:14HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-02 15:59FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-03-02 15:59HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 2553 Amsterdam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16585372024-01-21CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-02-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-02-15)
16551742023-12-10CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-02-13Please See Complaint Number (2024-02-13)
16203242022-10-14CLOSEDGas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective2022-10-18Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-10-18)
16108812022-05-31CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2022-06-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-06-10)
15810452021-09-02CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-11-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-11-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 2553 Amsterdam Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2018-12-10V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 6/6/19 BY:VERTICAL MAINT.&RE WILLIAM TIERNEY, CERT#2180132019-06-12
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-010002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-080002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-30CompliancePassed
2025-04-03InitialFailed for Other R
2024-10-30BAITBait applied
2024-10-22BAITBait applied
2024-09-25InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-03-3139038596R490 REALTY LLCDOOR RESTRICTOR IS NOT WORKING. REPAIR & ADJUST. RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-07-2439025880L490 REALTY LLCPHONE/INOPERATIVE/REPAIR; MACHINE BRAKE/EXPIRED TAG/TAG DEVICE.RESOLVE312.00.0
2019-09-1035452363Y490 REALTY LLCWORK W/O A PERMIT. OBSERVED AT APT 4E,ERECTED PARTITIONS CREATING ADDITIONAL SLEEPING AREA AND INCREASING ROOM COUNT/CHANGING UNIT LAYOUT W/O PERMITS. REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-09-1035452362M490 REALTY LLCWORK W/O A PERMIT. OBSERVED AT APTS#1E,1K,2E AND 5J,ERECTED PARTITIONSCREATING ADDITIONAL SLEEPING AREA AND INCREASING ROOM COUNT/CHANGING UNIT LAYOUT W/O PERMITS. REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-05-1837010460K490 REALTY LLCFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE 8TH ROUND REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#807208.REM:SUBMIT REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORT.RESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 2553 Amsterdam Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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