460 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

This four-story, three-unit residential building located at 460 Columbus Avenue in the Upper West Side, built in 1885, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular emphasis on heating and pest-related problems. Most recently, in May 2025, there was another heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building, following multiple similar incidents throughout 2024, including six consecutive heat-related complaints between August and November 2024 alone, three of which required HPD intervention and resulted in violations.

The building has also endured ongoing pest management challenges, with open housing maintenance code violations as of late 2024 indicating a mouse infestation problem in Apartment 2 that began between July and November 2024, despite earlier inspections and complaints in 2024 specifically addressing unsanitary conditions related to pests. The property has maintained an active response to pest management efforts, with rodent inspections revealing a pattern of activity between 2020 and 2024, though an August 2024 inspection indicated compliance while earlier inspections documented rat activity.

The building underwent several maintenance inspections between 2024-2025, revealing various interior issues in Apartment 2 including problems with plaster surfaces, vinyl floor tiles, window sashes, and ceiling conditions, all classified as Class B or C violations under the Housing Maintenance Code. While the building did not show reported bedbug activity between 2023-2025, and a 2019 Department of Buildings inspection found no violations regarding illegal work or use changes, the persistent heating and pest issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The current ownership, Mission Bethel Inc., should be noted as the entity responsible for addressing these various maintenance concerns, particularly the recurring heat system problems that have necessitated multiple emergency responses.