951 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

The five-story, nine-unit tenement building at 951 Columbus Avenue in the Upper West Side, owned by 951 Columbus Ave H D F C, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over recent years. Between 2019 and 2022, there were four documented complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with three of these cases requiring emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has undergone multiple inspections revealing various maintenance concerns, particularly in Apartment 2B, where violations related to carbon monoxide detector functionality, smoke detector repairs, and inadequate wall and ceiling painting conditions were identified between 2019 and 2023.

Apartment 3B has had documented issues including water leaks, bathroom ceiling problems, and a past pest infestation involving roaches, though these violations were generally addressed and closed. The property has faced several significant infrastructure challenges, most notably involving its boiler system. In 2020, a defective boiler with multiple safety concerns was documented, resulting in violations that remained active as of 2020.

Other maintenance issues have included problems with flooring, electrical outlets, and various building systems, though these have generally been addressed through proper channels. The building's rodent inspections have consistently passed from 2015 through 2024, and no bedbug infestations have been reported in recent years, with the last documented case occurring in 2017-2018. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems, recent years show improved compliance with bedbug management and rodent control measures.