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521 West 112 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01884-0018Map

Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University

521 West 112 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 44 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 14 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2024

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 81b, 8th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2000 · Apt 81B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 7 sty southwest apt 72. located at apt 72

    Mar 18, 1991 · Apt 72

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture south and north 7 sty public hall ceiling.

    Mar 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture south and north 6 sty public hall ceiling.

    Mar 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell to 6 sty northwest apt 64. located at apt 64

    Mar 18, 1991 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile floor bathroom 6 sty northwest apt 64. located at apt 64

    Mar 18, 1991 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thru out 6 sty northwest apt 64. located at apt 64

    Mar 18, 1991 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 7th sty public hall center.

    Mar 18, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 6th sty public hall center.

    Mar 18, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 5th sty public hall center.

    Mar 18, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls ceilings throughout 2 sty rear east apt 21. , section '' ''

    Aug 24, 1989 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 2 sty front east apt 21 throughout. located at apt 21

    Aug 24, 1989 · Apt 21

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wooden pipe chases at ceiling front east fire passageway.

    Aug 24, 1989

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at wall at bathtub 2 sty southeast apt 21 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 24, 1989 · Apt 21

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 17

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

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    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 12, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 28, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 11, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 31, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9437

    May 9, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9437

    May 18, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9437

    Mar 30, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (33)overhead door

    Nov 27, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) secure overhead room (52) file with the dept fon basement cut out

    Oct 6, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 23, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Water in the pitt, alarm bell not working

    Sep 20, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998and the department of building rules and regulations.remedy:file the r

    Mar 31, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36t7 9h12 73v1 28h11 46b13 49b13 74o2 22d6 9h12-two needed.73v1-car not leveling.28h11-top and bottom.4649b13-reshackle and provide proper runby clearances.74o2-car top.

    Feb 23, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46u,08v,35p,30o,57o,62o,

    Dec 9, 1997 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28l, 15e, 33l, 46h, 37g. 15e-lobby. 33l-grinding. 37g-30 amps.

    Mar 27, 1995 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    20#,03#,57o,49h, 20. installed new basement hall button cutout without a permit.. 03. capacity plate.

    Nov 23, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01l,02l,33o

    Feb 25, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37r,08y,22d #37-jump fuses.

    Jan 8, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications sidewak shed not extended 20ft for bldg more than 100ft in height the bldg height is 126'ft. failure to safeguard public & property affected construction

    Apr 13, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 6, 2004 · Apt 61

    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 (D3)
Year built
1920
Floors
8
Residential units
44
Building area
47,731 ft²
Lot area
9,375 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1884 / 18
Assessed value
$2,939,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100129, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.

Questions about 521 West 112 Street

Who owns 521 West 112 Street?

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

Does 521 West 112 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 521 West 112 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 521 West 112 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 521 West 112 Street?

It has 44 residential units.

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