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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
5
About 42% of the building's 12 apartments

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 · 72

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 5th story

    May 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose marble nosing at landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    May 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at bulkhead

    Nov 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor at 4th story intermediate landing

    Nov 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble nosing at 5th story landing

    Nov 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety covers at north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panels at skylight at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents , rats at cellar

    Sep 17, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.