Would renters recommend 1635 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031?

0% of tenants who reviewed 1635 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 1635 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031?

0% of tenants who reviewed 1635 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 1635 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031 have any open violations?

This building has 19 open violations.

Which neighborhood does 1635 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031 fall under?

In the neighborhood Hamilton Heights, New York.

What are the biggest complaints about 1635 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031?

Tenants rated cleanliness, garbage management, heat, neighbors, owner responsiveness, pest control and water pressure below average at this building.

Is 1635 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 1635 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031 is pet friendly.

1635 Amsterdam Avenue: Apartment Building Reviews & Info

1635 Amsterdam Avenue

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

18 units·7 floors·Built in 1896

1.9

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Photos of 1635 Amsterdam Avenue

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 6 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average1.05Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

Pet friendly

About 1635 Amsterdam Avenue

1635 Amsterdam Avenue is a poorly reviewed and troubled building. Tenants rate it 1.9/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending it and 0% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 19 open violations, and 27 litigation cases. Data last updated October 19, 2026. Located at 1635 Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, this building has 7 floors and 18 units. Built in 1896 and managed by Alma Realty Corp, this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 1, B, D, and C subway lines are nearby, providing access to various parts of Manhattan. Hamilton Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 1635 Amsterdam Avenue reveal significant challenges including poor cleanliness, ineffective heating, and frequent maintenance issues like unreliable hot water and elevator breakdowns. Tenants note a problem with pests and a generally unclean environment, compounded by slow or unresponsive management. Garbage management shows some variation but remains inconsistent. Despite the building’s convenient location near City College and access to public transportation, residents express frustration over security concerns and the building’s neglected condition. The community itself is appreciated by some for its diversity of families and pet owners. Overall, renters urge substantial investment and improved management responsiveness to enhance living conditions.

Reviews of 1635 Amsterdam Avenue

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

476 W 141

Pros

I had a roof over my head.

Cons

The building has roaches and the heating system was not effective .

Advice to the owners

Fix the building

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Horrible super service terrible office staff

Pros

Location and tenants the community is great you will see lots of families and dog owners

Cons

Lack of maintenance daily simple cleaning is an issue. The super in this building hardly clean the floors when you call him always busy.

Advice to the owners

Following up about the maintenance of the building is critical. Make sure you have a survey about your supers send it to tenants and that will provide feedback from your renters

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

9Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

9Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

5Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

This building has 27 housing court litigation cases.

Building owners and associates

A
Alma Realty Corp
2.8(162)
·
180 buildings
1
1627-1635 Amsterdam Avenue Llc
1.9(3)
·
1 building
N
Nicholas Conway
1.9(3)
·
1 building
E
Efstathios Valiotis
2.9(89)
·
67 buildings

Alma Realty Corp

2.8(162)

180 buildings

1627-1635 Amsterdam Avenue Llc

1.9(3)

1 building

Nicholas Conway

1.9(3)

1 building

Efstathios Valiotis

2.9(89)

67 buildings

9Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

1635 Amsterdam Avenue

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