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481 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01197-0001Map

Owner of record: 481 Columbus Avenue Associates

481 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 11 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 481 Columbus Avenue Associates. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on September 28, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 28, 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
1
About 9% of the building's 11 apartments
Down from 2 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 · 54

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall in vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of a couch at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at boiler room, 1st story

    Dec 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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 22, 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.

    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
  • 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 2, 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stained ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slopping floor in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective hot water fixture bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 5w, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window glass upper sash in the 3rd bedroom from east located at apt 5w, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd bedroom from east located at apt 5w, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure loose tread 2nd from bottom at 2 sty balcony fire escape bldg front.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at 5 sty public hall with fire retardant material.

    Jul 14, 1999

    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 near mailboxes at 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner s at 2 4 & 5 sty balconies fire escape front bldg.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots chairs from 2 to 3 sty balconies fire escape bldg front.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 at vestibule or 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening door padlocked at east fire passage from yard to str4eet 40448 er1.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at fire passage bldg front at east.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at roof center section & bulkhead.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of door buckets from roof.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock present entrance door to building.

    Jan 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the wood box at boiler room throughout.

    Dec 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following time of evening inspection.

    Aug 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided to vestibule 1 and 3 sty public hall er1.

    Aug 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty at east apt 2g er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 24, 1987 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 3rd tread from top at stair 2nd to 3rd sty public hall.

    Jun 12, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 3rd tread from top at stairs 3rd to 4th stys public hall.

    Jun 12, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing street door to vestibule at 1st sty public hall.

    Jun 12, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle 1st sty public hall.

    Sep 19, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room 5th sty west apt 5w. located at apt 5w

    Sep 19, 1986 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southwest room 5th sty west apt 5w. located at apt 5w

    Sep 19, 1986 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic bathroom floor tiles 5th sty west apt 5w. located at apt 5w

    Sep 19, 1986 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    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 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 17, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 26, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 26, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection observed spalling and deterioration of window lintel and sill stones. also, small crack at a facade exposure 2 of the building, n

    Apr 28, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Union leaking on return, boiler room door cnot self closing, missing door signage, missing drop leg for relief valve. exposed wiring. repair all violating conditions

    Jan 13, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2007 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Aug 23, 2006 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2004 · Apt 4-E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2004 · Apt 2-E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2004 · Apt BLD

    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
1886
Floors
5
Residential units
11
Building area
10,910 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
C1-8A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1197 / 1
Assessed value
$2,526,750
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #106447, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 481 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 481 Columbus Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 481 Columbus Avenue Associates.

Does 481 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 481 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 481 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 481 Columbus Avenue?

It has 11 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.