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501 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01198-0001Map

Owner of record: Brill Julia

501 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 28 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Brill Julia. HPD has recorded 358 housing violations here, most recently on July 1, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
358
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
514

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 1, 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
15
About 54% of the building's 28 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 358

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt apt3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash, the 1st window from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt apt3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash, the 1st window from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt apt3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt apt3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt apt3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of cable wires and christmas lights running on 2nd story west balcony at fire escape

    Jul 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the 2nd room from east located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the 2nd room from east located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window at east lower sash spring balance in the 1st room from east located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit measured at 180 degrees fahrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17530337 issued 06-dec-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4fg, 5th story

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 4FG

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges at fire door at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at north wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the 6th room from east at south located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at third window from south at west wall in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at first window from south at west wall in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east at south located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 6th room from east at south located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 4f/g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F/G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work missing in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall and west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and key set at door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 5, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    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, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    May 26, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    May 26, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit one awning and a structure for flower shop facing 84 street west approx. size 25ft l x 9ft h x4ft w, black color covering., obtain all permits; required permit .

    Sep 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39012776z issued on 11-13-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. no cert of cor

    Dec 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35433027l issued on 10-06-2019, and to file a certificat eof correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c of c on file comply

    Dec 14, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain unobstructed exit passageway. at the time of inspection, noted building fire escape drop ladder obstructed by canopy electric light fixture at exposure #2 (new parision deli), remove obstruc

    Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at the time of inspection it was noted that fire escape above deli was obstructed by deli operation. observed table,flower pots and flower under drop ladder of f

    Oct 6, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted the decorat ive masonry cornice abve the window at the second floor story north corner of west elevation is missing broken & defective.provide overhead

    Nov 14, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000004635 has been inspected, tested and disinfected and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented by november 1, 2016. rem: file annual

    Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted the following conditions exhaust vent from parisan deli located adjacent to the bldg entrance door has visible signs of oily waste build up along w/ comme

    Jun 11, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly without a permit. at first floor restaurant lucys retired surfers. occupancy more than 75 people opera-ting without a place of assembly permit. remedy:obtain permit.

    Nov 4, 1992 · Penalty $200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt APT3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2024 · Apt 4FG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 57WEST

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 4F4G

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 4F4G

    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
1887
Floors
5
Residential units
28
Building area
22,120 ft²
Lot area
5,067 ft²
Zoning
C1-8A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1198 / 1
Assessed value
$2,416,500
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #119863, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 501 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 501 Columbus Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brill Julia.

Does 501 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 358 housing violations at this property.

Is 501 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 54% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 501 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 501 Columbus Avenue?

It has 28 residential units and 35 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.