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for saleRealtyLens property overview
$395,000
1608 Amsterdam Ave Apt 4B
New York, NY, 10031
View more New York, NY property pages3Beds
1Baths
657Sqft
$601$/sqft
Listing Notes
Welcome To This Move-In-Ready 3 Bedroom Sponsor Owned Unit Situated In A Well Kept, Professionally Managed, Pet-Friendly Walk-Up With Only 18 Residences In The Heart Of Hamilton Heights Directly Across From City College. Unit 4B Is A Quiet Back-Corner Apartment Offering Approx 655 SqFt, 9' Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, And Oversized Windows That Bring In Great Natural Light. The Open Living Room And Kitchen Create A Flexible Layout Complemented By 3 Well Proportioned Bedrooms With Closets. Residents Enjoy Complimentary Basement Bike Storage And Personal Storage Lockers. Two Thoughtfully Maintained Common Patios Provide Inviting Spaces To Relax, Gather With Neighbors, Frill, Or Dine Outdoors. Subletting And Pets Are Permitted. Maintenance Includes Heat And Hot Water. Conveniences Include A Nearby Laundromat, Dentist, Corner Deli, Plus An Assortment Of Shops And Dining Options. Close To The 1, A, C, B, & D Trains And The M100/101 Bus. HDFC Income Restrictions Apply.
Market Insights
Near nearby median+2.0%
$601/sqft vs a nearby median of $589/sqft.
Nearby median$589/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size657 sqft
- +2.0% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 657 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$360k$321k – $399k · 33% confidence
vs ask $395k+$35k (+8.9%)
Asking price is about 8.9% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$589/sqft median across 4 tight comps × 657 sqft= $387k
- Open Class C HPD violations−$23k −6.0%
- Days-on-market gravity−$12k −3.0%
- Transit access+$10k +2.5%
- Pre-war character+$10k +2.5%
- Visible condition issues−$8k −2.0%
- Virtually staged−$4k −1.0%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$27k−7.0%
Property Read
The property is close to nearby price-per-square-foot levels, so the decision will likely come down to condition and layout.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 158 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Dec 5, 2025
- Photos
- 30 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Jun 18, 1996 · $4,500
Features & Amenities
City ViewHardwood FloorsPets AllowedViewBasementHigh CeilingMaintenanceShopping
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1910
- Stories
- 5
- Total units
- 20
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 17,216 sqft
- Lot size
- 5,001 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- C6
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$395,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations2 open
9 total recorded against the building
HPD violations58 open
12 class C (immediately hazardous)
ACRIS documents16
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)37,196
Top: heat/hot water
Top complaint types in ZIP 10031
- HEAT/HOT WATER7,420
- Noise - Residential4,683
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk4,073
- Illegal Parking3,085
- UNSANITARY CONDITION1,977
Recent DOB
- Jun 30, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Jun 20, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Dec 26, 2019V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Dec 26, 2019V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
Recent HPD
- Apr 29, 2026Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Jan 3, 2026Class C · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
- Jan 3, 2026Class C · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRA...
- Nov 22, 2024Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Apr 27, 1977DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.