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74 Morningside Drive

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01961-0057Map

Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University

74 Morningside Drive is an elevator apartment building built in 1980 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 157 residential units across 23 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 13 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
29
ECB violations
25
HPD complaints
23

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

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 · 20

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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, 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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Sep 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box 1st sty public hall.

    Sep 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor 1st sty public hall.

    Sep 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete wall radiator 18th to 19th sty north fire stairs.

    Sep 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric light bulb incinderator compartment 18 sty public hall.

    Sep 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete wall radiator 14th to 15th sty north fire stairs.

    Sep 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal cover circuit breaker box incinderator compartment 12th sty public hall.

    Sep 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric light bulb incinderator compartment 8th sty public hall.

    Sep 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal cover radiator 16th sty north fire stairs.

    Sep 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 29

  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Aug 3, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    May 3, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 19, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 19, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 25, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 29, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 29, 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
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  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 31, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 12, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 12, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 12, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p31747

    May 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 6, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 16, 1992

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 25

  • Class - 2

    Upon inspection, observed two suspended scaffolds at exposure 1, one of them active. outrigger beams were installed using counterweights, no notification has been provided as per building department records. pr

    Oct 17, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Upon inspection, observed a working deck platform on sidewalk shed. deck is use as path to enter and exit suspended scaffold platform, no guardrail installed at edge of sidewalk shed. stop all use of sidewalk s

    Oct 17, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building and appurtenances observed spalling bricks and open masonry joints on back side and exterior sides of parapet cracks at roof level at exposures#2 west elevation,#3 north el

    Apr 8, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3314.3.2.1 installation report note: @time of inspection i observedsupported scaffold in place and in use @exp#4 in conjuction with needle beams platform upon request to the forman and (qssp) on site of inst

    Jun 28, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not confrom to or with site safety plans on site: @time of inspection @ a 20 sty bldg, i obsevred asbestos (demo) shed, no overhead prtection exp 2 side, 20 ft missing from sws exp 4 side, storage on

    Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sidewalk shed were required. @the time of inspection @a 20 sty building @the expo 2 setback lvl const in progress. i observed 2 parapet clamps on the edge w/o and over head protection to the public on the walk

    Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide approved plans/doc @time of inspection.note: @time of inspection on a 20sty building i observed sidewalk shed, supported scaffold in place upon further review i asked the forman for the plans

    Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to protect lifelines from sharp edges & obrasion causing a hazardous condition for workers + public or material hoist. note: @time of inspection i observed a 20 sty bldg alt work in progress, i obsereve

    Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Housekeeping on const site @the time of inspection @ a 20sty bldg i observed on the roof lvl of the building sitro-foam panels, black const garbage bags, material store on the sides and corners of the roof.this

    Jun 28, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide approved drawings on site (cd5)note: at time of inspection on a 20 story building at lower roof bulkhead work in progress.observed material hoist crane installed and in use at

    Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    3314.4.3.1.1;failure to provide special provision for parapet clamps note:at time of inspection i observed mateiral hoist in use at expo#4 up on request of letter/report to utlized parapet and parpate clamps by

    Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Material storage/combustible containers or cylinders @the time of inspection @a 20 sty building, i obsevred a propane cylinder & 2 gallon gasoline containers out open @the set back on expo 3 side not in stoage

    Jun 28, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3310.8.2.1 bc 3310.8.2 failed to notify dept of condtion note:@timeof my inspection of a 20 sty building @roof lvl @exp#2 #3 & #4, the following hazadous conditions were observed and stop work order issued

    Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not comply with safety code specification. note @time of inspection of a 20 sty building @roof lvl work in progress. i observed sidewalk shed does not extend 20 ft required by code vertical

    Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to notify department that sidewalk shed was installed without permit.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed is installed without permit at exp#2.site safety manager failed to notify department of the

    Sep 11, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to obtain permit for the sidewalk shed.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed at exp#2 was installed without permit.rem:obtain permit for the sidewalk shed.

    Sep 11, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    32q 16h 03i 60u 55x 22l 32 q3 car top 032 11 floor

    Sep 21, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    16h 60u 55x 32q

    Sep 21, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    43u 43u 54l 57u 54u 43u 16 presure tag

    Sep 21, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No flagperson: using crane on the north side of the site (118 st) while in operations hoist a load (skid) of 4x8 plywood while a van and three cars with people stopped in vicinity of the swing of boom no one w

    Feb 27, 1991 · Penalty $575

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Pesonnel riding on material hoist-mason rode the material hoist from the 12th floor to the 11th floor, where he was stopped. remedy: personnel are not allowed to ride material hoist as per industrial code 23.

    Feb 20, 1991 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Personnel riping on material hoist 4 ubs employees rode the hod hoist on the ne section of the building from the 17th fl to the 1st floor. they are not in the process of dismantling the hoist tower or maintiani

    Jan 8, 1991 · Penalty $575

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No guard rail no drop bar on the material hosit located on the north east corner of the 13th floor remedy provide protection as per building dept rules and regulations

    Sep 5, 1990 · Penalty $345

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No permit for aterial hoist erection of mason hoist on morningside dr side of job site w/o pemrit. remedy stop all work on erection of hoist until permit is obtained

    May 23, 1990

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No perit for personnel hoist erection of dual personnel hoist on morningside dr. side of jobsite w/o permit remedy stop al work on erection of hoist until permit is obtained

    May 23, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 7, 2026 · Apt H105E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt EC1202

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt H205

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt H205

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt H205

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt H105E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt H304

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt H602

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt EASTCA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 16, 2018 · Apt 2014

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 1216D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 7C

    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 (D7)
Year built
1980
Floors
23
Residential units
157
Building area
365,100 ft²
Lot area
25,228 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1961 / 57
Assessed value
$21,492,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #139793, last renewed Oct 5, 2024.

Questions about 74 Morningside Drive

Who owns 74 Morningside Drive?

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

Does 74 Morningside Drive have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 74 Morningside Drive 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 74 Morningside Drive built?

City records list 1980 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 74 Morningside Drive?

It has 157 residential units and 158 units in total.

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