NY Property Records

1221 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan · New York County · 10027

04 · Mixed Res & Commercial
Owner of record
OwnerTrustees Of Columbia University
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$311,850
Total assessed$4,380,300
Est. annual tax$489,758 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleFireproof - With Stores
Year built1914
Living area87,130 sq ft
Lot
Size0.30 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth101 × 125 ft
Lot sq ft12,615
Zoning
DistrictR8
Commercial overlayC1-4
FAR7.2 built · 6.02 max residential · 6.5 max facility
Zoning map5c
DOB violations — total 41 · open 5 · dismissed 18
Benchmarking - LL84 Active Dec 3, 2025
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Benchmarking - LL84 Active Sep 26, 2025
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Active Sep 18, 2025
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED LOOSE METAL FLASHING ON ROOF, MULTIPLE ERRODED MORTAR JOINTS AT EXPOSURE 3 AND EXPOSUR
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Facades Dismissed Feb 19, 2025
CYCLE 9C UNSAFE REPORT FILED
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AEUHAZ Dismissed May 29, 2024
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Facades Dismissed Feb 22, 2024
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Mar 16, 2022
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Mar 16, 2022
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Mar 2, 2022
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Mar 2, 2022
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Feb 2, 2022
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Feb 2, 2022
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Feb 22, 2017
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Facades Dismissed Dec 31, 2013
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 7C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2013
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ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Aug 15, 2012
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2010 CAT 1 INSP/TST
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 1, 2012
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 1, 2012
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 18, 2011
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 18, 2011
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Feb 27, 2009
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 17, 2008
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 17, 2008
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Boiler Dismissed Jan 19, 2007
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 5, 2006
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 22, 2005
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 22, 2005
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 16, 2004
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 16, 2004
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 9, 2003
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Active Jul 3, 2002
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 4, 2001
1P9740
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 26, 2000
1P9739
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 26, 2000
1P9740
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Aug 16, 1999
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Boiler Dismissed Mar 16, 1999
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Boiler Dismissed Feb 10, 1997
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Boiler Dismissed Mar 18, 1994
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Boiler Dismissed Mar 18, 1993
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ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE Active Jan 17, 1991
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 28, 1988
(51) REPAIR CAB FLOOR. (52) COVER CAR LIGHTS
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 28, 1988
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DOB complaints — total 17 · open 0 · closed 17
Category 7R Closed May 7, 2026
Complaint 1724587
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Failure to maintain Closed Sep 25, 2025
Complaint 1705273
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Category 7J Closed Mar 21, 2024
Complaint 1663038
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Category 6X Closed Jun 27, 2022
Complaint 1612725
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Category 6M Closed Oct 8, 2021
Complaint 1583743
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Category 1X Closed May 22, 2019
Complaint 1510973
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Category 4F Closed Jan 21, 2015
Complaint 1387974
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Category 4F Closed Sep 25, 2014
Complaint 1380878
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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Sep 21, 2010
Complaint 1289643
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Electrical wiring – defective/exposed Closed Jun 17, 2010
Complaint 1283711
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Illegal conversion of commercial building/space Closed Jan 8, 2009
Complaint 1246058
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Sep 12, 2008
Complaint 1236209
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Sep 11, 2008
Complaint 1236097
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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed Nov 27, 2004
Complaint 1132748
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Accident – construction/plumbing Closed Jul 3, 2002
Complaint 1098454
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded Closed Jan 31, 2000
Complaint 1073231
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Vent/exhaust – illegal/improper Closed Jun 8, 1989
Complaint 1002234
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Deed & identifiers
SBL1019630001
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001019630001

Who owns 1221 Amsterdam Avenue?

1221 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan is owned by Trustees Of Columbia University per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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