487 Columbus Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01197-0004Map
Owner of record: 487 Columbus Realty LLC
487 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 487 Columbus Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 35
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 · 72
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Aug 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 5th story
Dec 13, 2024
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 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 5th story
May 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose marble nosing at landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
May 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 5N
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
Nov 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety covers at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at bulkhead
Nov 14, 2019
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at bulkhead
Nov 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor at 4th story intermediate landing
Nov 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Nov 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose marble nosing at 5th story landing
Nov 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety covers at north wall at public hall, 5th story
Nov 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated cylinder lock at entrance door to room with fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on grout around bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet on east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from north at east wall door in the 5th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd closet from west at north wall door, south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panels at skylight at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction material and garbage cans stored at boiler room at cellar
Sep 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents , rats at cellar
Sep 17, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd sty balcony, west stack, building front at fire escape
Sep 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at east and west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees,reading 160 degrees. in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2S
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted the following conditions: the rear fire escape drop ladder is blocked by a metal chimney stack. in the event of an emergency this condition is hazardous
Sep 27, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit at apt 3r, 3rd sty. gut renovation work noted: 1)demolished wall partitions. 2)erecting metal frame partitions to receive dry-wall 3)removed ceiling with wood furring leaving ceiling joist
Nov 10, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 5N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5N
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5N
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 3, 2019 · Apt 2S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2S
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2S
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2S
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 2SO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 3N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 5R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 4, 2006 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 28, 2006 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2006 · Apt 3N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1892
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 10,717 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1197 / 4
- Assessed value
- $1,069,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #113737, last renewed Nov 25, 2025.
Questions about 487 Columbus Avenue
Who owns 487 Columbus Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 487 Columbus Realty LLC.
Does 487 Columbus Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 487 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 42% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 487 Columbus Avenue built?
City records list 1892 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 487 Columbus Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.