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953 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01842-0062Map

Owner of record: Columbus Realty 953 LLC

953 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Columbus Realty 953 LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 24 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
56

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 40% of the building's 10 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 · 24

  • 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 latch set at storage closet at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit the door at storage closet at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable at 130 degrees at all hot water fixture at apt 2n 2nd story north 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper chute door at north at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Dec 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at drain line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balancer at lower sash at window at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 20, 2014 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 20, 2014 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jun 20, 2014 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required (light fixture present)

    Oct 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior bldg. defects noted: in apt 5s kitchen & bedroom area minor cracks throughout walls & ceiling. also noted: in kitchen horizontal cracks above window. remedy: make all necessary re

    Sep 4, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior of bldg walls.note at rear of bldg north east corner.brick work under windows on 2nd flr level 3rd and forth level (4th)cracked and at the party wall brick missing at various level.

    Aug 11, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1N

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 12, 2007 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 27, 2007 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 23, 2007 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 5N

    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
10
Building area
7,540 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1842 / 62
Assessed value
$733,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132264, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 953 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 953 Columbus Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Columbus Realty 953 LLC.

Does 953 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 953 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 953 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 953 Columbus Avenue?

It has 10 residential units and 12 units in total.

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