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505 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

1
DOB Complaints
30
311 Housing Calls
66
Housing Violations
7
Permits

Risk Assessment

75
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 75% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 505 Columbus Avenue

The 26-unit, 5-story building at 505 Columbus Avenue, owned by Martin Scharf, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly during late 2024 to early 2025, with multiple complaints filed through HPD between December 2024 and March 2025. While many of these complaints were eventually closed, access issues hindered proper inspections in several instances. The building, constructed in 1888, currently has two open violations from December 2024 concerning defective self-closing doors at the public hall stairs and apartment 5D, both related to fire safety requirements.

Recent inspections reveal a mixed record regarding safety and maintenance. In March 2025, a food establishment complaint was filed and closed by the NYC Health Department, and in October 2024, there was a work without permit violation for which an Oath violation was served. The building has seen fluctuating results in rodent inspections, with the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 passing, although there were documented rodent activity reports in 2016, 2022, and 2020. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past several years, showing no infested units between 2019 and 2024.

Multiple permits have been issued for various maintenance and improvement works between 2019 and 2024, indicating ongoing investment in building maintenance and compliance with city regulations. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, as evidenced by the closure of multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and the issuance of various permits for repair work. However, the recurrence of heat-related issues and the presence of both open violations and historical rodent activity suggest areas requiring continued attention. The property has maintained a regular schedule of bedbug inspections showing no infestation, and recent inspections have generally passed, indicating overall regulatory compliance, though there are some outstanding issues that require resolution.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 26
Year built 1888
Total area 20727 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
66
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
30
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
7
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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505 Columbus Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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505 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 505 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
2025-01-282025-01-31Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-252025-01-27Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-162025-01-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-172025-01-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-28Heat/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 505 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
2024-12-08COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE FIRE DOOR LEADING TO SECOND STORY AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORYNone
2024-12-08AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORYNone
2024-04-22ACloseNoneNone§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-22COpenNone5D§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES ATAPARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-04-22ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 505 Columbus Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-04 15:29Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2025-01-28 20:29HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-17 15:08HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-16 22:17HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-23 18:40HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 505 Columbus Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16806062024-10-25CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-10-28Oath Violation Served (2024-10-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 505 Columbus Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 505 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 505 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
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-010002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-080002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 505 Columbus Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-10InitialPassed
2023-08-04InitialPassed
2022-05-26ComplianceRat Activity
2022-04-22InitialRat Activity
2019-05-28InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 505 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 505 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 505 Columbus Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-2839128647R505 COLUMBUS LLCI OBSERVED THE EGRESS PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED FROM THE FIRE ESCAPE DOWN LADDER AT EXP. 01, TEMP OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE FOR EATING AREA IS STORING UPTO 20 TABLES, STACKED THREE IN A ROW IN HEIGHT, BLOCKING ACCESS TO SIRESOLVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 505 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 505 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 505 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 505 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 505 Columbus Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 505 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 505 Columbus Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 505 Columbus Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 505 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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