491 Columbus Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01197-0063Map
Owner of record: 491 Columbus Avenue, LLC
491 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 491 Columbus Avenue, LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on February 6, 2026. 8 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 228
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 1st window from south at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of positive and negative copper wires at the east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at public hall stairs
Nov 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 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
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 2N
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at east leading to garbage area at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door on south leading to heating system at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardment material east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2N
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding from window obstructing egress balcony at 2nd story balcony at building front
Dec 13, 2021
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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Jun 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door to street entrance to building , 1st story
Jan 2, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors attached at public hall, 5th story
Jan 2, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2018
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2018
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 22, 2018
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 sign posted improperly filled out at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2016 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective safty glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor. in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 23, 2000 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide nubmer of required means ofegress for every floor per bc 1021.1 and ac 27-366 for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
Jun 15, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. rmdy: discon tinue illegal use.
Jun 15, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposed. dob records certificate of occupancy #103535140f indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling.now
Jun 15, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of a automatic sprinkler system. where is required as per bc 903.2 and ac 27-954for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
Jun 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied w/o valid c/o.noted:work under appl.#103535140 has been completed.tenants now occupy apts. floors 3,5 and penthouses without obtaining a valid c/o.remedy:obtain c/o.
Sep 15, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior bldg defects noted location east north wall of vestible observed horizontal vertical cracks also noted in hallway ground fl crasks noted at several area remedy: make all necessary
Jun 2, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 2N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2N
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2N
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2N
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2N
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt PHA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt LOBBYI
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 2N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 28, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 2N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 3D
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
- 17
- Building area
- 10,265 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1197 / 63
- Assessed value
- $1,772,550
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #108047, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 491 Columbus Avenue
Who owns 491 Columbus Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 491 Columbus Avenue, LLC.
Does 491 Columbus Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 491 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 6% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 491 Columbus Avenue built?
City records list 1892 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 491 Columbus Avenue?
It has 17 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.