Manhattan Washington Heights (South)
2038 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
DOB complaints
Department of Buildings complaints attached to this BIN. Category and disposition text come from DOB’s published code lists; some newer codes have no published description yet.
17 records
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Feb 21, 2026
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1717678
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Feb 26, 2026
- Disposition date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 501 West 161 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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May 7, 2018
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1478460
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 14, 2018
- Disposition date
- May 15, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 2038 Amsterdam Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Apr 30, 2018
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1477821
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 14, 2018
- Disposition date
- May 15, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 2038 Amsterdam Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Apr 30, 2018
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1477820
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 14, 2018
- Disposition date
- May 15, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 2038 Amsterdam Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Feb 27, 2017
CLOSED
Debris - Excessive (09)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1444396
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 2, 2017
- Disposition date
- May 3, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 2038 Amsterdam Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Dec 8, 2016
CLOSED
Sst Tracking Complaint (4F)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1438953
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Jan 23, 2017
- Disposition date
- Jan 24, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 501 West 161 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Mar 18, 2016
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1419161
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Oct 20, 2016
- Disposition date
- Oct 31, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 2038 Amsterdam Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jan 26, 2016
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1415277
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jan 9, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jan 9, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 501 West 161 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Apr 4, 2012
CLOSED
Failure To Retain Water / Improper Drainage (Ll103/89) (85)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1322112
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 25, 2012
- Disposition date
- Sep 13, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 501 West 161 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Dec 7, 2011
CLOSED
Failure To Retain Water / Improper Drainage (Ll103/89) (85)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1314132
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 10, 2013
- Disposition date
- Jun 11, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 501 West 161 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Dec 30, 2009
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
Ecb Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B2)
- Complaint #
- 1272759
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Nov 28, 2009
- Disposition date
- Dec 30, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 2038 Amsterdam Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Feb 17, 2009
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Full Stop Work Order Served F (A3)
- Complaint #
- 1249160
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 27, 2009
- Disposition date
- Mar 4, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 2038 Amsterdam Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jul 24, 2008
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1231660
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Jul 19, 2008
- Disposition date
- Jul 25, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 2038 Amsterdam Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jul 17, 2008
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1230911
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Jul 19, 2008
- Disposition date
- Jul 21, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 501 West 161 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jun 26, 2008
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1229111
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 28, 2008
- Disposition date
- Jul 30, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 2038 Amsterdam Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jun 10, 2008
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1227295
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Jun 15, 2008
- Disposition date
- Jun 16, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 501 West 161 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Apr 8, 1996
CLOSED
C Of O - Not Being Complied With (32)
Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)
- Complaint #
- 1040506
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 5, 1996
- Disposition date
- Jun 21, 1996
- Address on complaint
- 501 West 161 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12