2440 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 69-unit, 5-story building at 2440 Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Perri Yaniv, has experienced a range of maintenance and safety issues since 2024. Most recently, there was a fire escape safety complaint in January 2025, though HPD inspection found no violations. A bell/buzzer/intercom issue remains unresolved as of February 2025, while heat and hot water problems were reported and resolved in both January and December 2024.

The building faced multiple heat/hot water complaints in late 2024, both building-wide and in individual apartments. In September 2024, there were pest-related issues, though HPD was unable to complete inspections. The most concerning open violations as of now pertain to apartment 2E, including issues with the intercom system and self-closing kitchen door hinges, which were noted during a November 2024 inspection.

The property has a documented history of various building system concerns, including electrical wiring issues (most recently investigated in August 2024), and there was a notable violation regarding a building facade maintenance issue in 2023 that resulted in a $1,250 penalty. Bedbug reporting requirements have been met with zero infested units reported in the last two filing periods (2023-2024), and recent rodent inspections in October 2024 and December 2023 passed without issues. The building's history shows regular permit issuance for maintenance work, with multiple permits issued between 2018-2019 for exterior work, plumbing, and electrical systems. While there have been various complaints and violations over the years, many are promptly addressed and closed, though some open violations and recent service requests indicate ongoing maintenance and safety monitoring needs.