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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 44
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance of cellar boiler room.
Mar 26, 1991
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty northwest apt 21 elerich. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1991 · Apt 21
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.