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519 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01199-0001Map

Owner of record: 76 West 86th St Corp

519 Columbus Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 31 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 76 West 86th St Corp. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2026. 19 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 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
12
About 39% of the building's 31 apartments
Down from 13 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 · 37

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east, west and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, south and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective first window from north at east spring balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 in the 4th room from east located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing eye and hook at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door

    May 9, 2026

    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 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    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

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

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,,, in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 3E

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of heavy duty gate erected with key operated lock at west stairway blocking primary means of egress at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    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

    Feb 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box area at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Feb 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Feb 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Feb 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated locks at the vestibule door and the building main entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 20, 2016

    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 for easy access for inspector's signature. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 24

  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to damaged fire escapes at exp1 (s. elev), exp2 (w.elev), and exp3 (n.elev.) damages were stated on unsafe- 1043575-10a-002 report submitted by qewi. remedy: immediately repair damage fire escapes. provide safety measures under supervision of licensed registered design professional

    Mar 25, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    Based on lmp# 1343 being inactive, stop all plumbing work under job# 120729006

    Jul 23, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    Based on lmp# 1343 being inactive, stop all plumbing work under job# 122119304

    Jul 23, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 11, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Observed parapet walls leaning inward at exp.1 (front of building) inner courtyard left and right sides, cracks and deteriorated bricks at fire escape anchor point (left side). exp.4 (right side of building) parapet wall leaning inward.

    Oct 4, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 24, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 20, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 9, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 12, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 19, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 1, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 21, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 19, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 19, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 19, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 1, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 27, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 6 story building observed sidewalk shed in place with permit m01270691 expired 9-3-26 causing hazardous conditions

    Oct 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take action to secure public safety on designated unsafe facade as per technical report unsafe 1043575-10a-002. noted: observed bulging/leaning parapet at exp 4(e. elev). there is no protection insta

    Mar 25, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed deteriorated cornice with rust holes at exposure 1 and spalling paint at facade. no access to inner courtyard or exposure

    Feb 27, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    No access at apartment 2e. no certificate of correction on file as per request of commissioner for class 1 work without a permit violation #35671266m issued on 9/28/2023. permits for this work were obtained on

    Feb 26, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide adequate safety measures to secure public safety ata designated unsafe building facade as per unsafe notification.facade unsafe notification was filed by qewi(pe/ra)#unsafe-1043575-10a-001,da

    Sep 12, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. noted; failure to file a certificate of correction under oath/ecb violation number: 39126615

    Aug 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    A8- observed parapet walls leaning inward at exp.1 (front of building) inner courtyard left and right sides, cracks and deteriorated bricks at fire escape anchor point (left side). exp.4 (right side of building

    Oct 4, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi as per dob work permit file for apt 2d not posted at door or anywhere in building permit m08054102-i1-el expired 10/10/23.remedy:post/properly post permit

    Sep 28, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Atoi as per dob work permit file for apt 4c not posted at door or anywhere in building permit number m00107496-i1-el permit expired 10/12/23 for more info contact 212 393 6660.remedy:post/properly post permit

    Sep 28, 2023 · Penalty $750

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.atoi observed in hallway lobby on 1st fl electrical was done,new bx cable place on wall running up to ceiling at lobby pswo & ecb violation issued.for more info contact 212 395 6660.remedy:obta

    Sep 28, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection observed at the 2nd floor level in apt 2d opening of the bathroom wall with endrance of new plumbing installation drain pipes and pipes for hot water with remai

    Nov 12, 2022 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. defected noted:at floors 4,5,6 & 2 fire door is defected not self closing leaving thedoor w/a gap off approx 2" to 3" open. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Aug 25, 2012 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254151622c404244a5050a50b50c. 50 boiler safety valves not piped down.50a coil safety valve not pipes down. 50b oil leak on right side of boiler. 50c oil soaked material under boiler.

    Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    50a 50a fulton high pressure gas fired boiler observed that chimney was removed from this boiler and boiler fully functional and could be put into operation by means of turn on sw. of electrical circuit all

    Mar 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    50a,b,51. 50a. storage of boxes & plastic in direct contact w/boiler (combustible material).50b. chimney from boiler extend from basement to six story roof is dislodged from wall bracket & is in danger of

    Aug 24, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01l10,02l10,72o02,52o02,51u02,33o02,66z02.01l-emergency stop switch does not activate audible alarm-repair.02l-alarm button does not activate audible alarm repair.72o-build up of oil on tension sheave-clean.52o

    Mar 26, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    44c, 48b, 50a, 11a, 50b.1984 fulton 44449. 50a wire in the manual reset switch for the low water cut-off. 50b pipe down glass drain to a safe point.

    Jun 1, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. file report.

    May 6, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit. noted:-restaurant has seating & staff approx 150 persons doing business as merchants new york. location:-restaurant 1 floor remedy: obtain a p,a permit

    Jul 23, 1997 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post approved capacity sign as per approved plan a.i. 150 people.location:first floor at merchants ny eating.and drinking estab-lishment.remedy:post approved capacity sign.

    Nov 17, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 30, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 25, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2013 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2004 · Apt 6A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
1906
Floors
6
Residential units
31
Building area
47,765 ft²
Lot area
10,217 ft²
Zoning
C1-8A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1199 / 1
Assessed value
$6,116,850
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #104642, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 519 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 519 Columbus Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 76 West 86th St Corp.

Does 519 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 519 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 39% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 519 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 519 Columbus Avenue?

It has 31 residential units and 37 units in total.

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