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474 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01213-0035Map

Owner of record: Checo 476 Columbus LLC

474 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Checo 476 Columbus LLC. HPD has recorded 313 housing violations here, most recently on June 20, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
313
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
202

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jun 20, 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
17
About 59% of the building's 29 apartments
Up from 8 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 · 313

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at north section, public hall , 4th story

    Jun 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard

    Jun 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door at north, roof

    Jun 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall, other than apartment main entrance door from north to south at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door at north, roof

    Jun 20, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at yard

    Jun 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at north in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 frame at public hall, 1st story

    May 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at north in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    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 29, 2026

    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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the allowed temperature 0f 130 degrees, found 139 degrees at sink in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance upper sash first window from west at north in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance upper sash at first window from west at north in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets broken faucet at sink in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit front building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ''door'' at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm:bldg 5s+c attac masn party/w s/w 2nd bld on lot @474 columbus subj bldg dmg by fire on 1/11/19 ceiling&roof in 5fl pub hall&apts fire dmg w/finishes collapse in pub hall&framing in poor condn stair leaning racked&unst own hire nyspe to eval bldg devel comp rpr plans&owner file plns for pmt by 2/28/19 wrk beg 3/18/19 compl by 9/1/19

    Jan 15, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 11, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Jan 11, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005047n issued on 07-03-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Sep 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005044h issued on 07-03-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Sep 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard persons and property affected by construction operations. at north wall operations workers are working on an incomplete scaffold (not fully planked) there are workers on the corner mixing c

    Jul 3, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide pedestrian protection for sidewalks and walkways. there is work being done on the facade at the west exposure. the guys are mixing chemicals, doing brick work on a scaffold and there is no pr

    Jul 3, 2019 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and or appurtenances-hazardous.remedy:maintain plumbing and or appurtenances.location:cellar,boiler room (illegal use of gas)

    Dec 7, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 15, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 13, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 13, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 19, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 25, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 1F

    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
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
29
Building area
20,746 ft²
Lot area
5,067 ft²
Zoning
C1-8A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1213 / 35
Assessed value
$2,674,800
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #112246, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 474 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 474 Columbus Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Checo 476 Columbus LLC.

Does 474 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 313 housing violations at this property.

Is 474 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 59% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 474 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 474 Columbus Avenue?

It has 29 residential units and 32 units in total.

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