921 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 6-story, 32-unit building at 921 Columbus Avenue, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Columbus Avenue Redevelopment Company, has faced numerous maintenance and safety challenges over recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple unresolved complaints regarding various internal maintenance issues including windows, plumbing, cabinets, electrical systems, radiators, water leaks, and pest control, though these complaints were closed due to lack of access for inspection. The building experienced significant tenant health and safety issues in 2023, particularly in apartment 4F, where violations included pest infestations (both mice and roaches), water leaks, defective plaster surfaces, and multiple issues requiring repairs and repainting.

While the building has had some successful rodent control efforts, with passed inspections in 2023 and 2024, there were periods of rat activity noted in 2022. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of addressed and ongoing issues, including a heat/hot water complaint from late 2024 that was resolved quickly. Infrastructure concerns have been documented, such as exterior wall maintenance violations from 2020-2021, and the building has had periodic elevator service complaints, though inspections found no violations at those times.

A bedbug infestation was recorded in the 2023-2024 reporting period, with one unit affected and successfully treated. The property has passed recent rodent inspections (in 2023 and 2024), suggesting some improvement in pest control measures. Notably, between late 2023 and early 2025, the building generated multiple housing maintenance code complaints, though many were closed due to lack of access for inspection rather than resolution of the underlying issues. The Department of Buildings records show various permits being processed and issued between 2019 and 2023, indicating ongoing maintenance and repair work, particularly during 2023.