1299 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
- 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 21-story building located in Morningside Heights, containing 813 residential units. Built in 1955.
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 (10 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing5
- Lead Paint3
- Mold1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... APPROX 6 SQUARE FEET OF CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 15, 2008Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC WALL OUTLET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Sep 15, 2008Class B - Safety
HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 15, 2008Class B - Water/Plumbing
REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN SINK KITCHEN 7TH STY NORTH APT 7I. , SECTION '' ''
Sep 10, 2007Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT BATHROOM 7TH STY NORTH APT 7I. , SECTION '' ''
Sep 10, 2007Class 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
NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 10 open violations but none have been resolved in our visibility window, so days-to-close has no data to average.
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 10 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).
- 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.
- 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.