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491 Amsterdam Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan with 17 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 7 open Class C hazardous violations. Our analysis reviewed 170 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5C)
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5C)
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5C)
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5C)
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)
DOB Complaint #23
DOB Complaint #23
DOB Complaint #23
DOB Complaint #23
DOB Complaint #23
Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported
Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $2,152,000
Rent stabilization registration
HPD registration filed
Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported
Initial (Job PC8613541)
Boiler external (low pressure) — WEIL MCLAIN 550,000
Unknown: OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE ONE WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT PERMIT, IN CONTRARY WITH CODE. — $1,280 penalty
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