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
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 · 61
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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
Aug 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.