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1272 Amsterdam Avenue
Morningside Heights

1272 Amsterdam Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10027

16 Units

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Built in 1926

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5 Floors

3.5(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 1272 Amsterdam Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 1272 Amsterdam Avenue highlight its excellent location near Columbia University, but some units face noise and lighting issues. Residents praise the responsive maintenance staff and laundry in-unit but criticize slow management response and high rent for subpar building conditions. While some appreciate the clean and friendly environment, others find noise levels disruptive. Suggestions include proper maintenance to justify rent hikes and improvements in heating systems. Overall, mixed opinions exist, making it advisable for potential renters to weigh the pros and cons before committing.

    Reviews (3)

    5 months ago
    Good location, but bad lighting
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location is great, steps away from Columbia
    Cons:
    We had a rat issue and the apartment was dark
    Over 3 years ago
    Big management, zero care
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Our maintenance guy is the only person who does anything. He is so kind and helpful. He is great at fixing things.
    There is laundry in unit and generally, it's pretty quiet.
    Never had any stolen packages.
    Cons:
    Takes forever to get anything fixed and almost never fixed properly if not done directly by our maintenance guy. As soon as management needs to be involved nothing gets done.
    Charges exorbitant rent for a pretty crummy building.
    Did not turn on my heat until WAY past deadline. Did not turn OFF heat until way into warm months.
    Advice to owner:
    Improve your building if you want to hike the rent. Fix the problems PROPERLY. Actually manage the buildings you own.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 1272 Amsterdam Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.37 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    6
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 28, 2025: § 27-2046.1 hmc: repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    0
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Missing information/filings
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    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Brian Garland
    3.5(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    A
    Amsterdam Avenue Investor LLC
    3.3(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    4 Properties•58 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    M
    Margaret Brunn
    3.5(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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