933 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

933 Columbus Avenue is a five-story Old Law Tenement building located on the Upper West Side, containing 8 units and owned by Rick Baez since 1930. The building is currently facing several maintenance issues as evidenced by three open HPD complaints as of May 2025, relating to flooring conditions, unsanitary pest issues, and cabinet paint/plaster problems. These recent complaints are particularly concerning as they indicate ongoing maintenance neglect.

The building has experienced recurrent heat and hot water issues, with two emergency complaints in 2024-2025, though both were reported as resolved. Prior to these current issues, the building underwent significant inspection and violation remediation in 2022, particularly focusing on apartment 3S, which had multiple violations including water leaks, window problems, and required repairs to walls and ceilings, though there were access issues for some inspections. The building has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest infestations, with no reported bedbug issues in the past four years, and only one documented case in 2019 that was resolved.

Recent rodent inspections show consistent passing results, with the most recent inspection in August 2024 indicating no issues. The property has a history of maintenance complaints dating back to 2022, including issues with radiators, an electric/gas range, water leaks, and various paint/plaster problems, though most of these earlier complaints were closed, often due to access issues for inspection. The building's overall condition shows a pattern of periodic maintenance issues requiring attention, with the most pressing current concerns being the recent open complaints filed in May 2025.