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521 West 111 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01883-0018Map

Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University In New York City

521 West 111 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 40 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University In New York City. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 34 of the 44 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 31 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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
31
About 78% of the building's 40 apartments
Down from 33 in 2018

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 · 44

  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall 1sq.ft.; east wall 1s.q.ft. and ceiling 1sq.ft. in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel at interior of the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 1sq.ft.; south wall 1sq.ft. and west wall 1sq.ft. in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall 1sq.ft.; east wall 1s.q.ft. and ceiling 1sq.ft. in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15619306 issued 19-dec-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 1sq.ft.; south wall 1sq.ft. and west wall 1sq.ft. in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15619308 issued 19-dec-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner in 2nd fire escape window from west at south, 2nd sty balcony, center stack, building front at fire escape

    Apr 24, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, east and south walls in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east and south walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lite fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 57, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2001 · Apt 57

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 57, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2001 · Apt 57

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 57, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2001 · Apt 57

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty northwest apt 51 mrs jeffers. located at apt 51

    Mar 26, 1991 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance of cellar boiler room.

    Mar 26, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom ceiling 4 sty 2 from east at south apt 44. , section '' ''

    Mar 26, 1991 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty northeast apt 57. , section '' ''

    Mar 26, 1991 · Apt 57

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty north west apt 21 west room. , section '' ''

    Mar 18, 1991 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty northwest apt 21 elerich. , section '' ''

    Mar 18, 1991 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty 2 from west at south apt 33. located at apt 33

    Jun 7, 1988 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner 5 sty front court.

    Jun 7, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 6 sty 2 from west at south apt 63. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1988 · Apt 63

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 30

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 11, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 5, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 20, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 13, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 29, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 12, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 2, 2007

    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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9810

    Dec 31, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9810

    May 7, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9810

    Mar 29, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) file permit with dept for new cab interior

    Sep 2, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #906507. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Phone not working

    Sep 16, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.damagedmasonry,crack,damaged mortar joint at exp1 south elevation.exp3 north elevation spalling brick,1st floor level window glass broken.exp2 and

    May 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Owners failure to repair:damaged & masonry,crack,damaged joints at exp#1 south elevation.exp.#3 north elevation:spalling & damaged window frame & pane.exp.#2 various eroded joints & spalling.exp.#4 spilling bri

    Apr 13, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #32088843x issued on 07/18/2017 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable cert

    Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #32086249y issued on 07/11/2017 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable cert

    Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #32091251j issued on 07/11/2017 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable cert

    Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    36. found ao smith model# fst-175 not registered. register boiler & submit c of c.

    Jul 18, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254;36;50;50a:piping not supported-support,opening on second draft regulator-reseal.relief valve not piped down-pipe down discharge.found fst 175 dual fuel steam boiler w/new burner on site.register boiler

    Jul 11, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,36,50,50a.50 piping not supported-support piping.50a flue unprotected-enclose (flee) & protect.found aosmith water boiler on site-register boiler

    Jul 11, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules and regulations rem:

    Mar 13, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    5e11/11x11/22l6/35y2/50y2/51l11/ 11x11 car top 22l6 secure to code 51l11 rocking

    Jun 21, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    30o02,57o02,74o02,16l01. #74-o-02- clean top of car # 16-l-01-repair or replace door check on 2nd floor

    Mar 24, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    03m,31m,46l,50y,57o,74x,75t. 03m-capacity plate. 31m-covers thru intallation. 74x-working lights.

    Mar 24, 1995 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28l,08v

    Jun 27, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28l,08v.

    Aug 2, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    26l,27l, (26,27) - (top limits) - car running into overhead.

    Mar 6, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35c,47l,50y,28h,47l,57o, #35- acess for new cab interior.

    Jan 8, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 1, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 57

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1904
Floors
6
Residential units
40
Building area
44,780 ft²
Lot area
10,092 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1883 / 18
Assessed value
$846,450
Landmark / historic district
Morningside Heights Historic District

HPD registration #126083, last renewed Jan 15, 2026.

Questions about 521 West 111 Street

Who owns 521 West 111 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University In New York City.

Does 521 West 111 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 521 West 111 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 31 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 78% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 521 West 111 Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 521 West 111 Street?

It has 40 residential units.

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