305 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023

305 Columbus Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit old law tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, built in 1891 and currently owned by Isadora Hecht. The building has experienced several significant events in recent years, most notably a 2023 violation related to fire safety, where an air conditioning unit was improperly installed inside the fire escape blocking exit access, though this violation was resolved with no penalties imposed.

In late 2019, there were multiple housing maintenance code violations in Apartment 34 regarding unsanitary conditions including mold, peeling paint, and various required repairs, all of which were subsequently addressed and closed by November 2019. The building's recent history shows consistent attention to pest control, with annual bedbug reporting from 2020 through 2024 showing zero infested units each year. Rodent inspections have been conducted regularly from 2014 to 2024, with all inspections passing, indicating effective pest management.

The most recent 311 service requests have demonstrated minimal resident complaints, with the most recent building maintenance issues being addressed promptly. While the building has had its share of maintenance violations and complaints over the years, the current data suggests that these issues were addressed in a timely manner, and there have been no reported pest problems in the past three years. The property has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, demonstrating good building maintenance practices.