186 Columbus Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01140-0032Map
Owner of record: 182-188 Columbus Apts LLC
186 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 182-188 Columbus Apts LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2026. 2 of the 15 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 99
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 · 15
- BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at the 2nd fire escape from south at east exterior at fire escape
Jun 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5fs, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 5FS
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 22, 2024
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2fs, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2017 · Apt 2FS
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2fs, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2017 · Apt 2FS
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Dec 31, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover for the electrical light switch on east wall at public hall, 1st story
Dec 18, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom / bell-buzzer in the entrance located at apt 3rn, 3rd story
Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 3RN
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ( at front of the building ) airconditioning unit obstructing the walk way , 5th story
Dec 18, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2rs, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 2RS
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas stove range in the kitchen located at apt 2rs, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2RS
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete material at brick work at rear south perapet exterior wall on rear nwest roof
Jun 3, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 28, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 23, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit entire store front removed and replaced with doo rs that fold allowing total facade to be open and exposed to the stree t
Aug 27, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 25, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Apr 2, 1996
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
At time of inspection work in progress as per job #140848135 not conforming to plan. demolition key notes #8 indicate remove existing wood floor down to subfloor however, floor and subfloor have been removed ex
Jun 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate, form, application etc, containing a material false statement(s). noted:the owner/representative made false certifications on section#26 of pwi job application#122645780 which was filed on 8
Oct 19, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: corroded ornamental metal in need of repairs(2nd level) noted location: exposure #1 broken window stone sill. remedy:repair defect, maintain bldg.
Jul 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. as noted: alteration work in progress in apt 2fn & 2rn. bathrms have been gutted w/ the removal of plumbing fixtures, sheetrock walls, & sub-flooring. kitchen fixtures has also been removed &
Mar 7, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4FS
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 26, 2026 · Apt 5FS
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3RN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 4RS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 3FN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 3FN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 3FN
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2015 · Apt 3FN
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 5FN
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2RS
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 2RS
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 3FS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 3FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2013 · Apt 3FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 3FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 3FN
Close - General
Doors
Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 4FN
Close - General
Doors
Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 4FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 4FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 3FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 3FS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2008 · Apt 3FS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 3FS
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3FS
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3FS
Close - General
Doors
Sep 17, 2007 · Apt 3FS
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 3FS
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 3FS
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 4FN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 4FN
Close - General
Floor
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 4FN
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 3FS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2004 · Apt 5RS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 5RN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 5FS
Close - General
Doors
Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 5RS
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 5RS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 5RS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 4FN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 3FS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2004 · Apt 5R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 12,830 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,200 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1140 / 32
- Assessed value
- $3,387,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #131541, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.
Questions about 186 Columbus Avenue
Who owns 186 Columbus Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 182-188 Columbus Apts LLC.
Does 186 Columbus Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 186 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 19% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 186 Columbus Avenue built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 186 Columbus Avenue?
It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.