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528 Riverside Drive

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01994-0045Map

Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University

528 Riverside Drive is an elevator apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 33 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 19 of the 42 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 28 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 30, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
28
About 85% of the building's 33 apartments
Down from 29 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 42

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 40 sqft at ceiling, 40 sqft at south wall, 40 sqft at north wall, 64 sqft at east wall, and 64 sqft at west all in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchenette located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 5 sty north apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective escutcheon ceiling steam riser 5 sty north apt 5b east room. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged steel door under window 5 sty north apt 5b kitchen. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department trim west window 5 sty north apt 5b west room. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty north apt 5b west room. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 5 sty north apt 5b private hall. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 5 sty north apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective stop at entrance door to 5 sty north apt 5b 2 room from east. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in clothes closet west wall 5 sty north apt 5b 2 room from east. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1991 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 2 sty west apt 2f private hall. , section '' ''

    May 30, 1991 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 2 sty west apt 2f thru out. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet 2 sty west apt 2f south walls kitchen. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 2 sty west apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1st sty north apt 1b. located at apt 1b

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 2nd sty west apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2nd sty west apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2nd sty west apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving north fire passageway.

    Mar 19, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete south wall north fire passageway.

    Mar 19, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 1 sty north apt 1b throughout. , section '' ''

    Aug 3, 1988 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls ceiling at 1 sty north apt 1b bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 3, 1988 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1 sty north apt 1b. , section '' ''

    Aug 3, 1988 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 2, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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 - active
  • 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 - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 2, 2013

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 3, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10007

    Jan 25, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10007

    Feb 1, 2000

    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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (06)bearings (51)cover car lights

    Oct 25, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide adequate safety measures such as netting, shed, etc., where required to protect public and property from documented unsafe facade notification fisp 3 per 1rcny 103-04. report filed as unsafe

    Jul 27, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required measures to secure public safety-unsafe facade. note: unsafe notification filed by qewi #unsafe-906876-9a-001 dated02-06-25. at time of inspection, i observed unsafe facade condition in

    Feb 15, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#906876.remedy:submit acceptable require

    Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls or appurtenances. at the time of inspection for no report filed bldg on 11/21/22 at 12:00pm observed at exposure#1 west elevation cracked stone,spalled brick&multiple

    Nov 21, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defective: retaining wall at rear adjacent to 175 claremont avenue is leaning and bowing out toward adjacent building. several vertical cracks in retaining wall approx. 10' to 15' high. and

    Apr 3, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    33p,35p,22d,50y,50f,33h,28h,36r,36r 33bearings 36going up hoistway 36top car.

    Aug 9, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 1B

    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 (D1)
Year built
1926
Floors
6
Residential units
33
Building area
29,274 ft²
Lot area
7,393 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1994 / 45
Assessed value
$1,289,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #105959, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.

Questions about 528 Riverside Drive

Who owns 528 Riverside Drive?

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

Does 528 Riverside Drive have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 528 Riverside Drive rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 28 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 85% of its 33 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 528 Riverside Drive built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 528 Riverside Drive?

It has 33 residential units.

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