487 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
At 487 Columbus Avenue, a 12-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, multiple heat and hot water-related issues have emerged as a recurring concern, particularly during the winter months. In January 2025 alone, there were eight separate complaints about building-wide heat and hot water problems, though HPD reported being unable to access apartments for inspections in several cases.
The building currently has an open violation from December 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors at the bulkhead leading to the roof on the 5th story. Historical data shows a pattern of maintenance issues, including a 2021 violation for loose marble nosing at the 5th-story landing and ongoing concerns about ceramic floor tiles. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2014 through 2024, suggesting effective pest control measures.
Notably, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past eight reporting periods (2019-2024), with zero infestation cases reported. A Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 remains active regarding an unfiled 2018 external low-pressure inspection. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including plaster repairs and electrical safety concerns, many of these have been addressed and closed through proper channels.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 12 |
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Year built | 1892 |
Total area | 10717 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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