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
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 · 54
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a couch at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at boiler room, 1st story
Dec 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 2, 2022
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 - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
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.
Oct 5, 2018
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 6, 2017
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.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose tread 2nd from bottom at 2 sty balcony fire escape bldg front.
Jul 14, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 near mailboxes at 1 sty public hall.
Jul 14, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 at vestibule or 1 sty public hall.
Jul 14, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening door padlocked at east fire passage from yard to str4eet 40448 er1.
Jul 14, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of door buckets from roof.
Jul 14, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock present entrance door to building.
Jan 5, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle 1st sty public hall.
Sep 19, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.