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227 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01123-0004Map

Owner of record: Wid Realty Corp

227 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 47 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 28 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
1 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
3
About 27% 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 · 47

  • 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

    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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story

    Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at second story balcony front stack

    Oct 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2017 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2017 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner in fire escape window at 4th story balcony, west stack at fire escape

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner in fire escape window at 3rd story balcony, west stack at fire escape

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes houshold items at 3rd & 4th sty balcony,front west at fire escape

    Jun 25, 2008

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioners protruding beyond window sills at 2,3,4 & 5th sty balcony ,front west at fire escape

    Jun 25, 2008

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 4 sty front fire escape.

    Sep 24, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty east apt 2e. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty east apt 2e borden. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 2E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative locking device at west door 1 sty sty public hall.

    Jun 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2 sty party wall balcony.

    Jun 20, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3 sty party wall balcony.

    Jun 20, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 5 sty party wall balcony.

    Jun 20, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall center.

    Jun 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 28, 1985

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electric ceiling light fixtures 2 and 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of wood door 1 sty public hall rear.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 1 sty public hall vestibule door.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of storage of garbage cans 1st sty public hall at rear.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar throughout.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3 sty balcony at rear.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving north and south court and at rear.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak boiler room in cellar.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs cellar at rear.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar throughout.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and air conditioners at front all stys.

    Aug 15, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin 3rd sty front south apt 3s bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 4, 1979 · Apt 3S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wash basin 3rd sty front south apt 3s bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 4, 1979 · Apt 3S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 19, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 19, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 19, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to provide the required class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at apt #2n remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jul 20, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes. dob records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. noted at time of inspection apt #2n is us

    Jul 20, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt#2n remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jul 20, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor, as per bc1018.1 (2008) bc1021.1 (2014) and 27-366 for transient use at apt #2n remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jul 20, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 26, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    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
9,735 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
C1-8A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1123 / 4
Assessed value
$1,412,550
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #112546, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 227 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 227 Columbus Avenue?

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

Does 227 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 227 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 27% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 227 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1892 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 227 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.