445 Riverside Drive
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01990-0067Map
Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University
445 Riverside Drive is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 25 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 9 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 12
- 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, north wall in the 7th foyer from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 1, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 27
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 20, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9664
Jan 11, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9664
Jan 23, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9664
Feb 1, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9665
Feb 1, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - 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
37-remove from controller, basement cut out switch 74-capacity pl ate
Jun 18, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) clean installation (52) repair cab ceiling (53)post elev co. name in motor room
Jul 15, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) clean installation
Jul 15, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
26o6,42b10,22m7,35b10,100b6 26-o-6-properly secure escape hatch. 42-b-10 repair wire on controller provede parking device at basement level. properly secure hoistway wiring 35-b-10 properly secure compchain 100
Mar 27, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
42b10,97o2,26j1,39b10. repair lcd on controller (safety); 42b10, 97o10 clean shaft. adjsut escape hatch swithc. 39b10- repair top of car light.
Mar 27, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,24a,50,50a,50b. 50-boiler flue reduced in size at ceiling,*also extra long run to chimney*flue material must be bvent; 50a-chimney base door covered with cement,not operable; 50b-condensate tank fent redu
Aug 3, 2015 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 1
08v01)adjust flr leveling on top landing(r) to lift cease use,call d.smith @ (212)-566-5544.
Jan 26, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed 2 new gas dryers & associated gas piping installed in the cellar laundry room. this work was done w/o a permit. no inspection were conducted for this work. remedy: obtain permit or
Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. observed 2 new gas dryers & associated gas piping installed in the cellar laundry room. no permits were issued for this work. this work needs to have all
Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed 2 new washing machines & waste,vent & domestic supply installed in cellar laundry room. also 2 new sprinkler heads were installed on the domestic water feed. this work was done w/o
Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Aug 21, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30d09 21x10 17b07 35b11 30-remove all wiring in hoistway not related to operation 17-install wire glass in car vision panel 35-repair holes in m.r walls.
Jun 12, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73u07,22d06,14b11,05m12,33d09,50b01,46b13,49b13,11d03,03b07.73-correct nyc i.d num.to 1p9664.22-lock from top.14-repair cert frame.05-rkeplace handle on gate.33-remove ocd gov.50-adj to stop car at top and boto
Feb 22, 2001
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
50d07,44d07,17b07,14i11. 50-44=secure motor & gen wiring & replace covers,17=install wire glass on car vision panel,14=repair cert frame.
Feb 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46 u 49 u 50 y 46- reshackle hoist ropes. 49- rechackle cwt ropes. # 50 - seal machine
Mar 15, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46 u 49 u 22 m 50 y 34 d 44 d 46- change hoist cables- #50- seal machine 49- change drum cwt cables-34 secure junction box under car-22-install top emg exit door-44-remove object stuck in mg motor regulator bru
Mar 15, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Outside building
Porch/balcony
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 8, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 12, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 7, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 55,056 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,935 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1990 / 67
- Assessed value
- $2,365,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Morningside Heights Historic District
HPD registration #102905, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.
Questions about 445 Riverside Drive
Who owns 445 Riverside Drive?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.
Does 445 Riverside Drive have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 445 Riverside 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 445 Riverside Drive built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 445 Riverside Drive?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.