NYC Building Report

Manhattan Upper West Side (Central)

481 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan

HPD violations

Housing Maintenance Code violations are filed by tax lot (BBL 1-01197-0001), so they can include other buildings on the same lot.

54 records

Date Class Status Apartment Summary
Sep 28, 2026 A NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT WEST WALL IN VESTIBULE , 1st STORY
Sep 28, 2026 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT WEST WALL IN VESTIBULE , 1st STORY
Sep 28, 2026 A NOV SENT OUT Not available §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE
Jun 25, 2026 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF A COUCH AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Apr 29, 2026 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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.
Dec 18, 2025 B NOV SENT OUT 2W § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Dec 18, 2025 B NOV SENT OUT 2W § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Dec 18, 2025 C NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED LEADING TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORY
Dec 18, 2025 C NOV SENT OUT 2W § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 1, 2025 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
Sep 1, 2025 C NOV SENT OUT 2W § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jun 4, 2025 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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.
Nov 22, 2024 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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, 2024 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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.
Nov 2, 2022 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 15, 2022 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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.
Oct 25, 2019 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 5, 2018 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 6, 2017 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 24, 2016 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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.
Jul 26, 2006 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WATER STAINED CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
Jul 26, 2006 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SLOPPING FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
Jul 26, 2006 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE UNDER KITCHEN SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
Jul 26, 2006 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HOT WATER FIXTURE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
Jul 26, 2006 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 1st BEDROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
Jul 26, 2006 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW GLASS UPPER SASH IN THE 3rd BEDROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
Jul 26, 2006 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 3rd BEDROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
Jul 14, 1999 C VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM NEAR MAILBOXES AT 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.
Jul 14, 1999 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 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 AT VESTIBULE OR 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.
Jul 14, 1999 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING AT 5 STY PUBLIC HALL WITH FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL.
Jul 14, 1999 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF DOOR BUCKETS FROM ROOF.
Jul 14, 1999 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 62 M/D LAW REARRANGE TELEVISION AND/OR RADIO ANTENNA TO BE AT LEAST 10 FEET ABOVE ROOF AND NOT ATTACHED TO ANY FIRE ESCAPE OR SOIL OR VENT LINE AT ROOF CENTER SECTION & BULKHEAD.
Jul 14, 1999 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT FIRE PASSAGE BLDG FRONT AT EAST.
Jul 14, 1999 C VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOOR PADLOCKED AT EAST FIRE PASSAGE FROM YARD TO STR4EET 40448 ER1.
Jul 14, 1999 C VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE LOOSE TREAD 2ND FROM BOTTOM AT 2 STY BALCONY FIRE ESCAPE BLDG FRONT.
Jul 14, 1999 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS CHAIRS FROM 2 TO 3 STY BALCONIES FIRE ESCAPE BLDG FRONT.
Jul 14, 1999 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER S AT 2 4 & 5 STY BALCONIES FIRE ESCAPE FRONT BLDG.
Jan 5, 1988 C VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK PRESENT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING.
Dec 15, 1987 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE WOOD BOX AT BOILER ROOM THROUGHOUT.
Aug 2, 1987 C VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRICITY PROVIDED TO VESTIBULE 1 AND 3 STY PUBLIC HALL ER1.
Aug 2, 1987 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING TIME OF EVENING INSPECTION.
Jul 24, 1987 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 2G § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 2 STY AT EAST APT 2G ER1. , SECTION '' ''
Jun 12, 1987 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 3RD TREAD FROM TOP AT STAIR 2ND TO 3RD STY PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 12, 1987 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 3RD TREAD FROM TOP AT STAIRS 3RD TO 4TH STYS PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 12, 1987 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING STREET DOOR TO VESTIBULE AT 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL.
Sep 19, 1986 B VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL.
Sep 19, 1986 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING NORTH ROOM 5TH STY WEST APT 5W. LOCATED AT APT 5W
Sep 19, 1986 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING SOUTHWEST ROOM 5TH STY WEST APT 5W. LOCATED AT APT 5W
Sep 19, 1986 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 5W D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CERAMIC BATHROOM FLOOR TILES 5TH STY WEST APT 5W. LOCATED AT APT 5W