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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

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 6, 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
1
About 6% of the building's 17 apartments
Down from 2 in 2018

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 · 32

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Feb 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at public hall stairs

    Nov 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door to street entrance to building , 1st story

    Jan 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors attached at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective safty glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

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
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.