947 Columbus Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01842-0004Map
Owner of record: E.j.'s Bucket Buddies INC.
947 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is E.j.'s Bucket Buddies INC.. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 81
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 232
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 · 81
- 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 - 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 - 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 frame missing , 1st story
Sep 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 15th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercom system from the building front entrance to the south wall in the foyer located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing frame at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2024
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
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and latch installed on bottom of building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony, front stack
Dec 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and latch installed on bottom of vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected floor to ceiling creating additional room in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to roof located at bulkhead.
Jan 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors located at building entrance.
Jan 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from east, the 4th room from east, the 2nd room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood base casbinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 2A
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the east wall, south wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, 1st closet from east at south wall wall, 1st closet from east at south wall ceiling, west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 2A
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.
Oct 24, 2016
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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom , the kitchen , the 5th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
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 · 3
- Non-hazardous
B4a,32a,34a,45a,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f. 50a-waste oil and debris in boiler room 50b-more than 3 feet of bx cable used to wire controls 50c-draft regulator does not swing 180 fw gas oil 50d-low water cut off
Mar 18, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
49a no relief valve on coil line on boiler.
Feb 16, 2001 · Penalty $350
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. hazarous. noted: fire escape goose neck broken off & unsupported at roof top creating a hazardous condition. remedy: obtain approval & permits & repair & maintain fire escape.
Jan 26, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Cabinet
May 12, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 12, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 12, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 12, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 12, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 12, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 2A
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
- 9
- Building area
- 7,565 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1842 / 4
- Assessed value
- $632,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131508, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.
Questions about 947 Columbus Avenue
Who owns 947 Columbus Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E.j.'s Bucket Buddies INC..
Does 947 Columbus Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.
Is 947 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 947 Columbus Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 947 Columbus Avenue?
It has 9 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.