940 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

940 Columbus Avenue is a 12-unit, 5-story old law tenement building located in the Upper West Side, built in 1910 and currently owned by Steve Forest. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concern being an open heavy flow water leak reported in June 2025. Following a series of complaints in June 2024, multiple violations were issued for apartment 5E, including electrical lighting issues, plaster repair needs, and floor tile problems.

These violations, along with others related to ceiling and wall conditions, remain open as of the latest inspection. The building has a documented history of electrical and lighting problems, with several complaints in 2024 regarding non-working lights and electrical outlets. The property has undergone various inspections and maintenance activities over the past few years, including a rodent inspection in July 2025 that revealed rat activity, though previous inspections in 2024 and 2023 had passed.

There are also environmental control board violations related to failure to comply with previous orders, dated July 2018, which were resolved with an associated penalty of $1,250. Bedbug inspections conducted annually from 2019 to 2024 have consistently reported zero infested units. The building has experienced some plumbing and infrastructure issues, as evidenced by multiple water-related complaints, and there is an active open water leak issue as of mid-2025. While the building has had various maintenance complaints over the years, it's worth noting that most recent inspections have not shown any bedbug infestation, though rodent issues appear to be an ongoing concern.