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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 26, 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
68
About 53% of the building's 128 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 · 205

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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
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.