481 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

481 Columbus Avenue is a historic 5-story, 11-unit Old Law Tenement building located on the Upper West Side, constructed in 1886 and currently owned by Jerry Edelman. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing current concern being an open water leak with heavy flow reported in April 2025. The property has a documented pattern of heating and hot water problems, including an apartment-specific issue in December 2024 and a building-wide incident in November 2022.

While the building has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2024, there was one documented infestation in 2018-2019. The building's infrastructure has faced various challenges, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code Violations and Department of Buildings inspection findings. An April 2023 inspection noted spalling and deterioration of window lintels and sill stones, while a January 2021 inspection revealed boiler-related issues, including leaks and safety concerns.

The property has shown improvements in recent rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2022 onwards, following earlier concerns in 2021. Historical violations from 2006 remain notable, primarily affecting the now-defunct Unit 5W, including issues with water supply pipes, ceiling fixtures, and various bathroom facilities. The building management has generally responded to official complaints and violations, with most being resolved through repairs or compliance actions, though some recent issues remain open as of 2025.