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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

Concern
1 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
4
About 44% of the building's 9 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 · 81

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 missing , 1st story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 15th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 missing frame at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2024

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 3B

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

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to roof located at bulkhead.

    Jan 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors located at building entrance.

    Jan 15, 2022

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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
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.