485 Columbus Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01197-0003Map
Owner of record: 483 Columbus L&M Corp
485 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 483 Columbus L&M Corp. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on February 9, 2026. 24 of the 44 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 84
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 · 44
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Feb 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1D
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 - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective malfunction of intercom system in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective i bell and return buzzer from building entrance to the panel in the foyer. located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 frame at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration walls erected using sheetrock and wood/metal studs with wood doors attached creating garbage room under public hall stairs. at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of garbage bins stored under public hall stairs. at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at or near mailboxes at public hall, 1st story
Apr 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material. at ceiling and north walls all stories at public hall
Feb 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall all stories at public hall
Feb 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 3D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Nov 6, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and cieling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding north and east wall at intermediate landing public hall stairs , 1st story
Jun 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 public hall , 1st story
Jun 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story
Jun 6, 2017
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, 1st story
Jun 6, 2017
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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 8, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Aug 5, 1992
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass 3 sty north apt 3b bottom sash front room. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall under kitchen sink 2 sty southeast apt 1d. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1990 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration walls erected creating refrigerator boxes cellar at front south and rear south.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration opening created stairs installed rear north cellar 1 sty apt 3a. located at apt 3a
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration jib wall erected 2 to 3 sty public hall stairs.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 9, 2020
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 12, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 8, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 8, 1997
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 · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner i observed on the ground floor in cilantro restaurant behind stove, grill and oven using residential flex hoses. also in cellar gas meters was being blocked
Sep 9, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 10, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 18, 2017 · Apt 3C3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 18, 2017 · Apt 3C3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 3, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 3D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 10,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1197 / 3
- Assessed value
- $1,623,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #105816, last renewed Nov 25, 2025.
Questions about 485 Columbus Avenue
Who owns 485 Columbus Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 483 Columbus L&M Corp.
Does 485 Columbus Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 485 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 485 Columbus Avenue built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 485 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.