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304 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01146-0031Map

Owner of record: 304 Columbus Avenue LLC

304 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 304 Columbus Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 4 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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
4
About 29% of the building's 14 apartments
Down from 5 in 2018

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 · 31

  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door hinges at public hall, 1st story

    May 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    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.

    Oct 24, 2022

    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

    Sep 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Sep 3, 2021

    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

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond sill at 5th story balcony building front at west

    Aug 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of houseold items at 2nd story balcony building front at west

    Aug 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th floor story balcony building front at west

    Aug 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall and floor in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at basement

    Jun 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Jun 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 12, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Premises 5-story mixed use building. basement occupied as laundromat and observed rear exit door obstructed interior with shelf & cart and exterior with a damage a/c unit at time of inspection. , remove obstruc

    May 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Premises 5-story mixed used building and basement occupied as laundromat. observed rear exit metal gate locked with key operable pad lock and latch in the laundromat. , provide legal hardware

    May 30, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed window a/c units at exterior installed without any bracket or adequate support which does not comply with building code., maintain exterior building wall; provide code compliant brackets to all exterio

    May 30, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted the following conditions: laundromat named soap 'n' suds has exit lights thatare not working: laudromat does not have emergency lighting; clothes

    Mar 29, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records. occupancy noted: bldg having occupied cellar as laundromat for public services with washer & dryer. machines installed contrary to c of o 86854 w

    Jan 14, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls. defect noted: various vertical cracks on exterior wall rear (exp 3) between 3rd to 5th fl. remedy: repair defects.

    Oct 14, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 2RS

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 31, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 31, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 23, 2021 · 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
1890
Floors
5
Residential units
14
Building area
12,258 ft²
Lot area
2,550 ft²
Zoning
C1-8A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1146 / 31
Assessed value
$1,907,100
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #123918, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 304 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 304 Columbus Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 304 Columbus Avenue LLC.

Does 304 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 304 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 304 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 304 Columbus Avenue?

It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.

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