21 Claremont Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01990-0010Map
Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University
21 Claremont Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 47 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 14 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 4
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- 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
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 - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective apron of window north room 6 sty northwest apt 64 , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1992 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls 6 sty northwest apt 64 thru out , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1992 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective stove kitchen 6 sty northwest apt 64 , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1992 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor at risers kitchen 6 sty northwest apt 64 , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1992 · Apt 64
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating east wall 10 sty southeast apt 102 southeast room. , section '' ''
May 14, 1991 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall 10 sty southeast apt 102 southeast room lower portion. , section '' ''
May 14, 1991 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 10 sty south at east apt 102 1 room east of kitchen. , section '' ''
May 14, 1991 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 10 sty south at east apt 102 2 room east of kitchen. , section '' ''
May 14, 1991 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall & ceiling east of front north room 10 sty southeast apt 102. , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall & ceiling east of front south room 10 sty southeast apt 102. , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling & wood trim thru out 10 sty northeast apt 101. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 101
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 10 sty northeast apt 101. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 101
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 10 sty northeast apt 101 branner. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 101
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roches at kitchen 10 sty northeast apt 101. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 101
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 26
- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 28, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9636
Jul 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9635
Jul 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9636
May 24, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9636
Aug 19, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide cover for car light
Jul 11, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)clean installation.(52)remove basement key switch.(53)renew traveling cables.(54)post elevator co. name in m/r
Jul 8, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #906846. remedy: submit acceptable requ
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior facade and appurtenances as noted:building has conditions form summons#35549513l which include vertical crack exposure 2 and spalled bricks in several locations.rem:maintai
Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
1rcny 103-04 owner failed to make necessary repairs to building facadein time frame recommended by qewi. as noted bldg filed a swarmp facadereport w/ a recommended completion date of 2/5/2020. as of 1/25/21 rep
Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Phone not working, brake sensor damaged. remedy: fix phone , fix brake sensor
Nov 13, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30o2-50y14-33o2-11q3-75b5-31m7-34h10-46b13-18m7 (31)exposed wires top & bottom of car provide cover (34) replace worn traveling cable under car (18)replace missing innerlock cover where needed
May 3, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor. observed: no secondary means of egress for occupants on the 7th 8th, 9 and 10thfloors. (fire escape at rear of building goes from the 2nd to 6th flrs
Aug 18, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46 u 49 u 46-reshackle hoist cables 49-recshackle drum cwt cables.
Mar 17, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46u,49u.#46-reshackle hoist cables #49-reshackle drum cwt cables
Mar 17, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Outside building
Porch/balcony
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt 62
Close - General
Window guards
Jun 28, 2012 · Apt 25
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2004 · Apt 82
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 10
- Residential units
- 47
- Building area
- 58,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1990 / 10
- Assessed value
- $2,403,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Morningside Heights Historic District
HPD registration #102894, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 21 Claremont Avenue
Who owns 21 Claremont Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.
Does 21 Claremont Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 Claremont Avenue 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 21 Claremont Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 Claremont Avenue?
It has 47 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.