2498 Amsterdam Avenue
2498 Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights, Manhattan, has 23 open HPD violations, 6 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (50/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 2 units · Built 1923
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 50/100)
- 6 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 2 buildings' registrations; 1 graded D or F.
- Repairs: High (23 open, 6 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: High (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Expired Sep 1, 2025, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
23 open violations: 6 class C (immediately hazardous), 13 class B, 3 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 1 issued in the last 12 months. 41 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2007-08-28. Newest violation issued 2026-04-29.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom, 3rd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2021-09-20. HPD violation 14570637
- Class C: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 3rd floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING TOILET BOWL AND TANK. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2021-09-20. HPD violation 14558399
- Class C: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 3rd floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2021-09-20. HPD violation 14558403
- Class C: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 3rd floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2021-09-20. HPD violation 14558402
- Class C: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 3rd floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WATERPROOF FLOOR AND BASE FOR THE WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2021-09-20. HPD violation 14570627
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom, 3rd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2021-09-17. HPD violation 14558404
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect, bathroom, 3rd floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ENTRANCE DOOR. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2021-09-17. HPD violation 14558408
- Class B: Lighting defect, bathroom, 3rd floor. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT ALL FIXTURES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2021-09-17. HPD violation 14558401
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: 2488 AMSTERDAM AVE, LLC. Head officer: RANDY APFELBAUM. Managing agent: FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 1 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 26, 2024. HPD registration expired Sep 1, 2025 and had not been renewed as of Oct 3, 2026. Buildings with 3+ units must register with HPD every year.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1021550087, HPD building ID 5865. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 181 St (1), 4 min walk
- 191 St (1), 7 min walk
- 181 St (A), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 23 open (6 class C, 13 class B, 3 class A, 1 class I). 2 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation | −5 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.