981 Columbus Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01844-0001Map
Owner of record: Simon Bolivar Housing Development Fund C Ompany,
981 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 128 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Simon Bolivar Housing Development Fund C Ompany,. HPD has recorded 205 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 68 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 205
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 500
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 205
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the accumulation of rubbish at 1st story public hall , 1st story
Aug 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags (black) at west wall (north section) at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door (leading to public hall from vestibule) , 1st story
Aug 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at north wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring counter balance at lower window sash at fire escape window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling, north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq feet at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hydronic baseboard covers at north and east walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''building72''
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''building72''
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window lower counter balance stuck at west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at hopper door at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door knob in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective chime bell at interior door in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
May 23, 2025 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperable gfci electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''
May 23, 2025 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective eroded wood sink cabinet base floor in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''
May 23, 2025 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , 1st section from west at north
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , 1st section from west at north
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , 1st section from west at north
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , 1st section from west at north
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2E
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at fire door seperating public hall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at fire door at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section ''south''
Sep 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of non g.f.c.i. outlet too close to water at sink, in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
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 27, 2001
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
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 · 8
- Class - 2
I observed at time of inspection in 1st floor commercial laundry mat no sprinkler system for 6 commercial dryers. which is prohibited by nyc, bc 903.2.11.13 which states two ore more clothes drying machines are
Jun 4, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
I observed at time of inspection in 1st floor commercial laundry mat gas pipe supplying gas to 6 commercial dryers. after a search in dob records no permits found, for work that is 100% completed., obtain all p
Jun 4, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. at the time of inspection observed and noted at room no-6 inside one em
Apr 14, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner : at time of inspection of a 5 story building facade observed at expo. # 1 at 5th floor level and expo. #2 at 2nd floor level window air conditions installe
May 8, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39045830l issued8/11/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no c/c on file comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Sep 16, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
In lobby, door with illuminated exit sign has keylocking device and is locked obstructing exit passageway, provide legal hardware
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. defect noted: loosecement plaster and hairline cracks observed on facade throughout at exp 4 (east side facade). also some cracks observed on facade 5th flr
Feb 5, 2013 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner:noted defects at exposure #1 at above west 4th place window spalling limestone lintel. also note at exposure #4 spall stucco at several locations on east mos
Jan 31, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2EALLT
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 128
- Building area
- 79,340 ft²
- Lot area
- 20,183 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1844 / 1
- Assessed value
- $4,203,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101136, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 981 Columbus Avenue
Who owns 981 Columbus Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simon Bolivar Housing Development Fund C Ompany,.
Does 981 Columbus Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 205 housing violations at this property.
Is 981 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 68 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 53% of its 128 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 981 Columbus Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 981 Columbus Avenue?
It has 128 residential units and 138 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.