961 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025
961 Columbus Avenue is a 5-story, 14-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, built in 1917 and currently owned by Jay Silver. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to plumbing and water damage. As of July 2025, there are several open maintenance issues from December 2024 involving plumbing problems with radiators, water leaks, and problems with interior walls requiring paint/plaster work.
Between October 2024 and May 2025, multiple emergency plumbing and water leak complaints were filed and closed, though HPD inspections were often unable to be completed. The building also faced an infestation of roaches in Apartment 1A in August 2024, which was certified as addressed in September 2024. More recent concerns include consistent rodent activity, with multiple baiting operations recorded between April and July 2025, though some inspections still showed rat activity.
The property has maintained a bedbug-free record for the past three reporting periods (2021-2024). Several building systems require attention, as evidenced by multiple violations from 2024, including hot water issues in Apartment 3E, heating system access concerns, and various repair needs for walls, ceilings, and doors. A complaint regarding work without a permit was investigated in October 2024, though no violations were found at the time of inspection. Despite these issues, the building's recent bedbug and rodent treatment records suggest some maintenance efforts are being made, though the persistence of plumbing and water-related problems suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 14 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1917 |
| Total area | 12215 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 961 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
- 71 West 107th St, New York, NY 10025
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