508 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

508 Columbus Avenue is a 5-story, 13-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1894, currently owned by Jose Toro, located in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concentration of complaints occurring between May and June 2025, when multiple odor complaints related to food establishments were filed and subsequently closed by the DOHMH. During the same period, there were several housing maintenance code complaints regarding plumbing (bathtubs/showers, basins/sinks), door/window frames, flooring, and an unsanitary mold condition, all of which were designated as emergency issues and closed.

The building experienced multiple violations and deterioration of conditions between 2022-2024, particularly in Unit B on the second floor, with documented issues including water leaks, defective doors, broken marble saddle at the entrance, and various repairs needed for walls, tiles, and plastered surfaces. The property has a history of boiler and vent-related violations, evidenced by complaints and ECB violations regarding a defective boiler (2018-2022) and improper vent/exhaust systems, though inspections often found no violations at the time. Recent rodent inspections from 2024-2025 show consistent bait application, suggesting ongoing pest control efforts.

Notably, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the last five years (2019-2024), indicating effective pest management in this regard. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations through permits and repairs, though some issues like the ramp slope exceedance and various door/doorframe problems persisted across multiple inspections. Recent improvements include the closure of multiple emergency plumbing issues in May 2025, though the recent food odor complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges related to nearby food establishments.