313 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023

The seven-story, 23-unit tenement building at 313 Columbus Avenue, owned by Steven Polivy, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent problem, with multiple rat sightings documented throughout 2025, including recent complaints in June 2025 that resulted in health department violations requiring follow-up inspections. An open unsanitary condition complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage was filed with HPD in April 2025.

The building has a history of utility-related emergencies, including multiple cooking gas complaints in 2019-2020 and a power outage in 2020, though these issues were addressed and closed, with no violations found upon inspection. Structural concerns have been documented through Environmental Control Board violations, including an active 2024 violation related to the failure to submit a required exterior wall report, and a previous violation regarding maintenance of the building facade from 2018. The building has undergone regular inspections and appears to have maintained some compliance with city regulations, as evidenced by numerous passed inspections specifically related to rat activity and other general inspections.

Recent filings regarding bedbug activity show zero reported cases from 2020 through 2024. The Property has shown periodic responsiveness to maintenance issues, as indicated by multiple issued permits for work carried out between 2018 and 2021, including at least two exterior work permits. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, many historical issues have been resolved, though the recent rodent activity and open garbage storage complaint suggest ongoing management challenges.