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945 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01842-0003Map

Owner of record: E.j.'s Bucket Buddies INC.

945 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is E.j.'s Bucket Buddies INC.. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
66

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
2
About 25% of the building's 8 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 61

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

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

    Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4N

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16878991 issued 14-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4N

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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
  • A

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

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

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

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st window from north at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16504581 issued 06-dec-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 10 sqft) in the bathroom located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

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

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall (approx 10 sqft) in the private hallway located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

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

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 3N

    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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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

    Aug 4, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and/or make openable the lower and upper window sashes in the 4th room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and/or make openable the lower and upper window sashes in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    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 window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    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

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection observed one illuminated business accessory sign in front of the store without permit . approx. the sign is 10ft w x 4ft h x 2ft d with black background mention" gift shop hokah &more

    Jun 26, 2024

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Wate piping for bathrooms at stores on 1st floor right & left was replaced with plastic piping & without vents without permit by others remedy obtian proper permit if feasible or restore to prior legal conditio

    Jun 18, 1993 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2022 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2022 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 18, 2017 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 18, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 18, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 18, 2017 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2007 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
7,565 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1842 / 3
Assessed value
$632,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132621, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.

Questions about 945 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 945 Columbus Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E.j.'s Bucket Buddies INC..

Does 945 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 945 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 945 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 945 Columbus Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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