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961 Columbus Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01843-0001Map

Owner of record: Columbus Way J LLC

961 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Columbus Way J LLC. 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
16
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
213

What to know

Concern
4 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 29% of the building's 14 apartments
Up from 3 in 2019

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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130f at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at the radiator at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective buzzer and return voice intercom system from building entrance door up to north wall in the private hallway located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective granite tile risers at first and 2nd steps from the bottom at stoop at front of the building

    Jun 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl-tiles floor in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl-tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bulkhead area, roof

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the bulkhead area, roof

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 12 sq.ft at ceiling, 8 sq.ft at south wall, 5 sq.ft at north wall, 2 sq.ft at west wall and 3 sq.ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to basement at boiler room

    Dec 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story south balcony at fire escape

    Sep 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16171625 issued 17-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 5W

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

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front of the building at front areaway

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage area at front area way

    May 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide lower wire screen at skylight at bulkhead

    May 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories all balconies fire escape at south at fire escape

    Mar 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on the grout surfaces around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 23, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1(2014 code); 27-542; bc 1008.2(2022 code). noted: at time of inspec

    Apr 10, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1008.1(2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code);bc 1006.3(2022 code)for

    Sep 26, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkler system where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at 5th floor,apartment 5e.rem:discon

    Sep 26, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8 failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.failure to provide a class j fire alarm system for transient use at 5th floor,apartment 5e.rem:comply with code.

    Sep 26, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling converted/used for other than permanent residentialpurposes.department of buildings indicate building to be legally approved as a class a multiple dwelling.now at 5th floor apartment 5e has b

    Sep 26, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Notification prior to commencement of work. the permit holder or person directly in charge of any suspended scaffold,scaffold supported by c-hooks shall notify the dept in a form & manner specified by the dept

    Jul 18, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3314.6.3. lifelines, tiebacks and suspension ropes shall each be attached to a different point of anchorage. - 2 tiebacks attached to sme double looped wire rope. no workers on scaffold. remedy: comply

    Jul 12, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. - no plan on site for sidewalk shed. - skywork on site installing shed. remedy: provide plans.

    Jun 27, 2012 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.hazardous.defect noted:missing top window sash on south elevation at fire escape 4th fl level. defective apt entrance door & missing hardware from door. noted location. apt # 4w on 4fl

    Sep 28, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor.note:a steel fence (apprx.100 ft long) fire escape area way causing a hazar- condition a woden cover has been erected over area way used as storage

    Sep 23, 1991 · Penalty $460

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 27, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 27, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 31, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 31, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 31, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 31, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 4E

    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
1917
Floors
5
Residential units
14
Building area
12,215 ft²
Lot area
2,517 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1843 / 1
Assessed value
$1,416,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103414, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 961 Columbus Avenue

Who owns 961 Columbus Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Columbus Way J LLC.

Does 961 Columbus Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.

Is 961 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 961 Columbus Avenue built?

City records list 1917 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 961 Columbus Avenue?

It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.

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