1520 Amsterdam Avenue
1520 Amsterdam Avenue in West Harlem, Manhattan, has 31 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and 10 of 22 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (46/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 22 units · Built 1905
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 46/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 8 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 10 of 22 units are rent-stabilized; 21 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (31 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 8 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
31 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 16 class B, 12 class A. 4 issued in the last 12 months. 90 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2005-03-21. Newest violation issued 2026-06-22.
3 closed in the last 90 days. Median 79 days from issue to close for the 3 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1), issued 2026-06-22. HPD violation 19015517
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING INFORMATION. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2018-06-08. HPD violation 12420431
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 14). HPD violation 19308299
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, 1st room from the east, 3rd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 9), issued 2019-05-21. HPD violation 13074751
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, kitchen, 3rd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 9), issued 2019-05-21. HPD violation 13074749
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, 4th room from the east, 3rd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 9), issued 2019-05-21. HPD violation 13074747
- Class B: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 4th floor. REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 14), issued 2015-05-19. HPD violation 10712131
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, bathroom, 4th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOORING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 14), issued 2015-05-19. HPD violation 10712140
311 housing complaints
9 in the last 12 months, 27 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (8), Plumbing (1).
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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 1 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 4 DOB violations 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
10 of 22 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 10 in 2024, 21 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: YASMEH REALTY LLC. Head officer: SAIED SOLEIMANI. Managing agent: YASMEH REALTY LLC. This owner has 8 buildings on record, 3 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jun 18, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1019880103, HPD building ID 5588. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 137 St-City College (1), 4 min walk
- 135 St (C, B), 5 min walk
- 125 St (1), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 31 open (3 class C, 16 class B, 12 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 9 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
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.