229 Columbus Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01123-0064Map
Owner of record: 229 Columbus Avenue,
229 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 229 Columbus Avenue,. HPD has recorded 102 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2025. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 102
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 135
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 102
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd and 3rd tread from bottom up at 3rd story front balcony at fire escape
Oct 1, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 5th story
Sep 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 2S
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread 8th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 15, 2024
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor throughout at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all the walls ceiling and soffit at public hall, 5th story
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls, ceiling and soffit at public hall, 5th story
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile north wall at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 5R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 5R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at rear of the building at fire escape, 5th story
Dec 26, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bycicle at stationary ladder at rear of the building at fire escape
Dec 26, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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., 1st story
Sep 22, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at public hall stairs at public hall, 5th story
Sep 19, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at public hall stairs fire retardant plaster at public hall, 5th story
Sep 19, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story
Sep 19, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd wooden step up from intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 17, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 17, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south and west walls (approx. 10 sq ft) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bin stored at public hall, 1st story
Jan 27, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings all walls at public hall, 1st story
Jan 27, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , at cellar
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 at mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at walls and ceiling at public hall and public hall stairs , 2nd story
Jan 24, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 on boiler room door at cellar
Jan 24, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall and public hall stairs , 5th story
Jan 24, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at walls and ceiling at public hall and public hall stairs , 5th story
Jan 24, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall and public hall stairs , 4th story
Jan 24, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at walls and ceiling at public hall and public hall stairs , 4th story
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall and public hall stairs , 3rd story
Jan 24, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at walls and ceiling at public hall and public hall stairs , 3rd story
Jan 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall and public hall stairs , 2nd story
Jan 24, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 compressed wood panels erected with door creating storage room at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall and public hall stairs , 1st story
Jan 24, 2020
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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 28, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 21, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jan 18, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
No equipment use permit noted there are 2 a/c units in the rear court yard of said premesis in which supply a/c to the pomodoro resturant whic do noot have an equipment use permit make york 5 ton #112250250011
Jun 18, 2002 · Penalty $750
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building. hazardous. noted 1, a 2'x2' hole in the cieling above cooking equipment is creating a hazardous condition and a fire hazardous to temants above said equipment. 2, exhaust flue leak
Nov 2, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg:noted:there is approx 6'of water in the areaway on the south side of said premises in which is not being.properly drained.there are 2 leaders that aredrainingthe water form the roof.rem
Mar 7, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No equiptment use permit noted:there are two a/c units in the rear courtyard of said premises in which sypply a/c to the pomodoro restaurant which do not have and equiptment use permit.note:make and model# not
Mar 7, 2001 · Penalty $300
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2S
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2S
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 5S
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 5S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt N2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 21, 2023 · Apt 2S
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 15, 2020 · Apt ROOF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 15, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 15, 2020 · Apt LOBBY
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 15, 2020 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 1, 2017 · Apt X
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 9, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt 4S
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1892
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 9,836 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1123 / 64
- Assessed value
- $1,903,950
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #103797, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 229 Columbus Avenue
Who owns 229 Columbus Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 229 Columbus Avenue,.
Does 229 Columbus Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 102 housing violations at this property.
Is 229 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 229 Columbus Avenue built?
City records list 1892 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 229 Columbus Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.