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225 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01123-0003Map

Owner of record: Wid Realty Corp

225 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 11 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Wid Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 27 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 9% of the building's 11 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 40

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Nov 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 4th room from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dumb waiter door not padlock shut on 2nd story public hall

    Jan 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dumb waiter door not padlock shut on 3rd story public hall

    Jan 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dumb waiter door not padlock shut on 4th story public hall

    Jan 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sash chain at lower sash window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 5S

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 5S

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill 3 sty balcony.

    Aug 14, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front & rear fire escapes all stories.

    Aug 14, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire ceiling 1st sty public hall rear.

    Jun 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department apt throughout 5th sty south apt 5s.

    May 28, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective tread rear yard stairway top step.

    May 21, 1986

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.

    May 21, 1986

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide gateway in parapet wall roof to rear fire escape balcony.

    May 21, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rodents in north court.

    May 21, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide gateway in parapet wall roof to rear fire escape balcony as per mdl.

    May 21, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing missing handle of radiator valve at 5th sty front north apt 5h kitchen. located at apt 5h

    Feb 20, 1986 · Apt 5H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixtures 5 sty front north apt 5n bathroom. , section '' ''

    Feb 20, 1986 · Apt 5N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink and bathtub 5th sty front north apt 5h kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 5h

    Feb 20, 1986 · Apt 5H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 5th sty front north apt 5n private hall. , section '' ''

    Feb 20, 1986 · Apt 5N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 5th sty front north apt 5n. , section '' ''

    Feb 3, 1986 · Apt 5N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 3rd sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''

    Jan 8, 1986 · Apt 3S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at 3rd sty apt 3s. , section '' ''

    Dec 5, 1985 · Apt 3S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3rd sty rear apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    May 3, 1982 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor private hall near bathroom 3rd sty rear apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    May 3, 1982 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of bathroom 3rd sty rear apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    May 3, 1982 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partitions removed at front room and private hall 5th sty front north apt 5n. , section '' ''

    May 3, 1982 · Apt 5N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls 2nd room from front 5th sty front north apt 5n. , section '' ''

    May 3, 1982 · Apt 5N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of illegal exposed electrical wiring at ceiling and walls 5th sty front north apt 5n throughout. , section '' ''

    May 3, 1982 · Apt 5N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperable window sash 5th sty front north apt 5n throughout. , section '' ''

    May 3, 1982 · Apt 5N

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 20, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 20, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 20, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 7, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 27, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner : at time of inspection of a 5 story building facade observed at expo. #1 4th and 5th fl. level window air condition installed inside the fire escape blocki

    May 10, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work wihtout a permit.at 1st fl. restaurant commercial space has been renovated.all work completed consisting of new walls ceiling,new storefront.new hvac system work under still dissaproved appl.#101629329

    Mar 7, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work withou ta permit work noted at 1st fl commercial resr eating establishment has been renoveated new ceiling wall erected new hvac system installed new new store front job 101629329 remained disapproved no

    May 10, 1999 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: approx 90% complete on rest. renovation walls ceiling work job application #101629329 disapproved at this time. remedy: stop all work, obtain a permit & plans forthwith.

    Jan 9, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2022 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2E

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 19, 2015 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1892
Floors
5
Residential units
11
Building area
10,875 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
C1-8A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1123 / 3
Assessed value
$1,754,100
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #112556, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 225 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 225 Columbus Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wid Realty Corp.

Does 225 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 225 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 225 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1892 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 225 Columbus Avenue?

It has 11 residential units and 12 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.