418 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

This 10-story, 60-unit old law tenement building located at 418 Columbus Avenue in the Upper West Side has undergone several significant events since 2020. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent-related issues, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) finding violations as recently as September 2024. The building has maintained a generally good record with respect to bedbug infestations, showing zero affected units in all annual filings from 2019 to 2024.

Between 2020 and 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding various safety and regulatory issues, including a sidewalk shed violation in 2020 that resulted in a $625 penalty, an electrical wiring complaint in 2023 where inspectors were unable to gain access, and a fence-related complaint in 2022 that found no violations upon inspection. The building experienced two clusters of food poisoning complaints in December 2021, though these were determined to be isolated incidents. While there were also complaints about illegal advertising (2021) and unauthorized after-hours work (2020), inspections did not warrant any violations.

The property faced some compliance challenges, including a 2024 violation for not filing the FISP Cycle 9C technical report on time, though this was ultimately dismissed in May 2025. Rodent control measures appear to be ongoing, with inspections occurring regularly; the most recent inspections in 2025 resulted in passing grades. Despite some historical issues, the building has maintained a relatively consistent record of compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly in terms of pest management, though recent rodent violations suggest ongoing challenges in this area.