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489 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

6
DOB Complaints
70
311 Housing Calls
58
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

78
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 78% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 489 Columbus Avenue

489 Columbus Avenue is a 6-story, 16-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1892, currently owned by Rick Elezi. The building has experienced ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly in terms of heat and hot water services, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between November and December 2024 reporting building-wide system failures.

There have also been persistent issues with water leaks, including heavy flow incidents in July 2024 and December 2024, as well as an unsanitary condition related to garbage and recycling storage reported in November 2024. A rodent inspection in September 2024 passed, continuing a history of successful compliance with pest control measures, and bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 show no infestations. The building's maintenance history shows significant work required in Apartment 2N, including repairs to water leaks, electrical outlets, and plaster surfaces during mid-2024, with multiple violations being issued but some subsequently certified as corrected.

Three documented incidents of heavy flow water leaks, a pest infestation in Apartment 2A (October 2024), and issues with building-wide heating systems have marked recent years. The property has undergone various inspections and permit issuances, including electrical and plumbing work permits issued in October 2019, and a violation regarding unapproved electrical equipment in an outdoor dining area was resolved in 2022. The Department of Buildings records show several closed complaints related to illegal work and safety violations between 2019 and 2022, though many of these were not substantiated upon inspection.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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489 Columbus Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper West Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1892
Total area 10197 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
58
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
70
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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489 Columbus Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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489 Columbus Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 489 Columbus Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-12-052025-06-14Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-032024-12-05Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-172024-11-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-162024-11-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 489 Columbus Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-10-05COpenNone2AHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-02BCloseNone2N§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-02BCloseNone2N§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-17BCloseNone2N§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-17BCloseNone2N§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 489 Columbus Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-23 17:59HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-05 02:29WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-12-03 22:46HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-17 15:42HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-16 18:36HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 489 Columbus Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16432852023-07-17CLOSEDStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL2023-07-17Complaint Referred To Department Of Transportation (dot) (2023-07-17)
15960712022-03-26CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2022-03-30Oath Violation Served (2022-03-31)
15865432021-11-10CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-11-11Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-11-11)
15214842019-09-11CLOSEDIllegal Activity2019-09-11Oath Violation Served (2019-09-11)
15102622019-05-15CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2019-05-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-05-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 489 Columbus Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 489 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 489 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-080002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-11-170002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 489 Columbus Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-10InitialPassed
2023-12-07CompliancePassed
2023-08-03InitialPassed
2022-05-19CompliancePassed
2022-04-11InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 489 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 489 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 489 Columbus Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-03-3035645055NCOL, LLC C/O: JNPJ REALTYUNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,APPARATUS,MATERIALS,DEVICES,APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE. OUTDOOR DINING AREA OUTDOOR RACEWAYS IS NOT CONTINUOUS AND GROUNDED W/ EXPOSE ELECTRICAL WIRES LOOSE HARESOLVE0.00.0
2019-09-1139009308KCOLFAILURE TO POST OR DISTRIBUTE NOTICE OF TPP, AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED NO TPP POSED IN THE BUILDING AND TENANTS STATED THEY DID NOT RECEIVE ANY TPP, POST OR DISTRIBUTE NOTICE OF TPP; COMPLY WITH NOTICE OFRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-09-1139009311LCOLFAILURE TO POST OR DISTRIBUTE SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS, AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED NO SCBOF RIGHTS POSTED IN THE BUILDING AND TENANTS STATED THEY DID NOT RECEIVE ONE, POST OR DISTRIBUTE SAFE CONSRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 489 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 489 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 489 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 489 Columbus Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 489 Columbus Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 489 Columbus Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 489 Columbus Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 489 Columbus Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 489 Columbus Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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