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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door
May 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 24, 2016
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
Feb 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Feb 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
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.