The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 0. In ZIP 10025, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
2% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
2 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 1988-03-28.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
22 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (13) · Outdoor Dining (6) · Lead (1) · Non (1) · Illegal Parking (1).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit
costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done
without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1925)
Yes
Six or more residential units (13)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
938 AMSTERDAM CORP
Head officer
RHEA VOGEL
Managing agent
938 AMSTERDAM CORP
Last registered
2025-08-19
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$2,064,000
$928,800
2026
$2,143,000
$964,350
2027
$2,455,000
$1,104,750
The city's market estimate has risen
19% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
22 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $350,000 on
2005-02-22 (lender: Washington Mutual Bank Fa). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2005-02-22
Mortgage $350,000 — from 938 AMSTERDAM CORP to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA
$350,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
14
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Health & systems
Total
2017
1
4
2
7
2018
0
2
3
5
2019
0
3
3
6
2020
0
9
1
10
2021
0
6
2
8
2022
0
4
3
7
2023
3
8
3
14
2024
0
4
2
6
2025
0
10
3
13
2026
0
9
3
12
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2023-06-29Restaurant inspection: DIVE 106 — grade A
2023-06-02ECB CLASS - 3 violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE HEATING SYSTEM/BOILER ROOM ACCESS INFORMATION SIGN AS PER HMC 27-2033.COMPLY WITH HMC 27-2033 AND SUBMIT A CE
2016-10-24HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2016-06-03HPD class A: SECTION 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF T
2016-06-03HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT THE APARTMENT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2016-06-03HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF A SLIDE BOLT WITH EYE FOR PAD LOCK AT THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE APA
2015-10-01HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-01-16HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL ROOMS AT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT
2014-01-16HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SINK BASE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM E
2014-01-16HPD class B: SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STO
2014-01-16HPD class B: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FR
2010-05-06311: Noise — Noise: Air Condition/Ventilation Equip, Commercial (NJ2)
2010-05-03311: Noise — Noise: Air Condition/Ventilation Equip, Residential (NJ1)
2010-05-03311: Noise — Noise: Air Condition/Ventilation Equip, Residential (NJ1)
2010-03-09311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2010-01-04311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Hitting Building
2008
2008-05-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-05-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-04-30Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-04-24Job filed: PROPOSED TO INSTALL A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AL AS PER PLAN. FILLED HEREWITH.NO CHANCE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$4,000
2008-04-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-03-25Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2008-01-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-01-28Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007
2007-12-28Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-12-12Job filed: Repair existing sidewalk vault. No change to occupancy, use or egress$5,000
2007-12-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-12-11Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-11-26Job filed: A2$90,750
2005
2005-08-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-08-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-08-09Job filed: REPLACE LOW PRESSURE BOILER AND OIL BURNER.
2005-06-26ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN: FLOORING (TILE) AT APPROXIMATELY CENTER OF ROOM CRACK AND DEFLECTING CREATING A TRIPPING HAZARD. REMEDY: MAKE
2005-05-07HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT A
2005-05-07HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... REVEALE WINDOW APPROX 5SQ. FT. IN THE BATHROOM
2005-05-07HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5N, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2005-05-07HPD class B: SECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES NO VOLUME IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5N, 5th STORY, 1st AP
2005-05-07HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT
2005-05-07HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5N, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM W
2005-05-07HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5N, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FR
2005-02-22Mortgage $350,000 — from 938 AMSTERDAM CORP to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA$350,000
2004
2004-08-09ECB Hazardous violation: ROPES SHALL NOT BE MADE FIRST TO SHARP OBJECTS OR SUFACES STOP WORK ORDER #15062 REMEDY: NO REMEDY$750
2004-08-09ECB Hazardous violation: NO GUARD RAIL (CENTER BOARD) ON A 2 POINT SUSPENSION SCAFFOLD STOP ORDER #15062 REMEDY: NO REMEDY$750
2004-08-07ECB Hazardous violation: TWO POINT SUSPENSION SCAFFOLD NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND CODE SPECIFICATIONS. NOTED:- TWO POINT SUSPENDED SCAF$750
2004-07-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG DEFECTS NOTED SOUTH WALL OF FACADE ROOF LEVEL LOOSE MORTAR JOINTS SPALLING & BULGING CREATING A $800
2004-07-21DOB complaint, category ?
2004-07-21DOB complaint, category ?
2004-07-21DOB complaint, category ?
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-02-10Permit SG — ISSUED
1991
1991-03-21HPD class C: SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES 2 STY REAR APT 2R ER1 0801-205. , SECTION '' ''
1991-03-21HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED 2 STY REAR APT 2R ENTRANCE DOOR. , S
1991-01-02Deed — from FLATTUM, RHEA to 938 AMSTERDAM CORP
1990
1990-06-08DOB complaint, category ?
1990-05-22Mortgage satisfied — from KISSLING, JANET P.; NIERENSTEIN, BEREK; KISSLING, LOUIS L. to KISSLING, LILLIAN M.; KISSLING, JANET O.; KISSLING, LOUIS L.
1989
1989-02-22Deed — from NIERENSTEIN, BEREK to FLATTUM, RHEA
1988
1988-03-28HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 3RD STY NORTH APT 3N. LOCATED AT APT 3N
1988-03-28HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TY
1988-03-28HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS 5TH STY NORTH APT 5N THROUGHOUT.
1988-03-28HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT WINDOW SASHES 5TH STY REAR APT 5R ALL WINDOW. , SECTION '' ''
1988-03-28HPD class B: D26-20.08 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR 5TH STY REAR APT 5R KITCHEN WINDOW. , SECTION '' ''
1988-03-28HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TY
1988-03-28HPD class B: D26-20.08 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 4TH STY REAR APT 4R TENANT MR JEREZ. LOCATED AT APT 4R
1988-03-28HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRE WALL AND CEILING 3 STY NORTH APT 3N 1ST AND 2ND ROOM
1988-03-28HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING 3RD STY NORTH APT 3N BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT
1988-03-28HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AND KNOB AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO 2ND STY REAR APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2R
1987
1987-09-08HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROV
1979
1979-04-30Mortgage assigned — from KISSLING, LOUIS L DECD; BANKERS TRUST S CAROL EX; KISSLING, JANET P to KISSLING, JANET P
1969
1969-01-29Deed — from KISSLING, JANET P; KISSLING, LOUIS L to NIERENSTEIN, BEREK
1969-01-29Mortgage — from NIERENSTEIN, BEREK to KISSLING, LOUIS L; KISSLING, JANET P
1966
1966-10-31Mortgage assigned — from KISSLING, LILLIAN MEX to PAULSON, MINNIE O DECD; KISSLING, JANET P; KISSLING, LOUIS L TR