2486 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 43-unit, 6-story building at 2486 Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Gerald Ziering and constructed in 1930, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues over the past several years. Since late 2022, there have been numerous complaints regarding these conditions, with the most recent incidents occurring in April 2025 and February 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

While some of these complaints were eventually resolved, many were closed without access being gained to inspect the conditions, prompting HPD to advise tenants to file new complaints if problems persisted. The building has also experienced some maintenance challenges, as evidenced by violations in 2024 regarding bedbug reporting requirements, as well as notable repairs needed in apartment 1G, including issues with hardwood floor damage, bathroom tiles, and historical pest infestations.

On a more positive note, the building has demonstrated consistent compliance with rodent inspections, passing all eight inspections conducted between 2014 and 2024, including the most recent inspection in October 2024. While a Department of Buildings violation from December 2018 was resolved by October 2022, the pattern of heat and hot water issues remains the most pressing concern in recent years. The building's management has generally responded to maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closure of various Housing Maintenance Code violations, though some recurring problems, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, continue to affect tenant comfort and require ongoing reporting through the HPD system.