1201 Amsterdam Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1912
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 11-story building located in Morningside Heights, containing 116 residential units. Built in 1912.
The neighborhood: Morningside Heights
Manhattan · 449 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,509 1BR · $5,999 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Old Croton Aqueduct Gatehouse
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (23 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural8
- Water/Plumbing5
- Pests4
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT WASH BASIN IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 10A, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Nov 7, 2019Class B - Electrical
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING AT EAST WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 10A, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 8, 2008Class B - Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOISTURE PENETRATION AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 10A, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 8, 2008Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT WEST WALL APPROXIMATELY 10 SQ. FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 10A, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 8, 2008Class B - Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOISTURE PENETRATION AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 10A, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 8, 2008Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,600 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,509 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $5,999 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,999 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Similar to NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 23 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 66 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Morningside Heights is about $5,509/month for a one-bedroom.