156 Columbus Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01138-0035Map
Owner of record: 148-154 Columbus Realty I, LLC
156 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 148-154 Columbus Realty I, LLC. HPD has recorded 149 housing violations here, most recently on October 5, 2023. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2022.
- HPD violations
- 149
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 222
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 149
- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3S
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Feb 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink at north in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing medicine cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2N
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
Sep 1, 2021
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.
Sep 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at ceramic wall tiles at bathtub area in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Sep 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and west walls in the foyer located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of raised marble saddle in the entrance located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit wooden door in the 1st room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 4th story
Jun 10, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit wooden door in the 5th room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 6, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall ( 9sq. ft. ) by the window in the 5th room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2009 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2009 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 30, 2009 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Plumbing none
Notice of order to stop work immediately due to contractor withdrawl the department of buildings intends to revoke permit #123097497.stop a ll plumbing work immediately except to make site safe
Jul 27, 2017
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 5S
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 5F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 3S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 3S
Close - General
Janitor/super
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 3S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 3S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 2N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2S2NDF
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 2N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2N
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2N
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2N
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2N
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Janitor/super
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 2N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2016 · Apt 2N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Doors
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Windows
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Mold
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Mold
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Mold
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 6, 2009 · Apt 4N
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 6, 2009 · Apt 4N
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 6, 2009 · Apt 4N
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 6, 2009 · Apt 4N
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Mold
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Mold
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Windows
Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Windows
Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Mold
Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 4N
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Floor
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 4N
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 10,340 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,542 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-7
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1138 / 35
- Assessed value
- $2,288,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124414, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 156 Columbus Avenue
Who owns 156 Columbus Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 148-154 Columbus Realty I, LLC.
Does 156 Columbus Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 149 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2022 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 156 Columbus Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 Columbus Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.