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980 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

4
DOB Complaints
267
311 Housing Calls
76
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

42
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 42% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 980 Columbus Avenue

980 Columbus Avenue, a 5-story Old Law tenement built in 1900 with 90 units, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with 7 complaints filed between January and May 2025. Most of these complaints have been marked as resolved, though one relating to unsanitary conditions in garbage/recycling storage remains open as of May 2025.

The building exhibits some concerning safety history, including multiple emergency Housing Maintenance Code violations related to carbon monoxide detectors and a mold issue in Apartment 4C, though these violations were certified as corrected in early 2025. The property has shown a pattern of rodent activity, with inspections in 2024 and 2023 recording rat activity, though recent inspections in 2024 resulted in compliance passes.

Earlier building systems issues are documented, including elevator violations and a boiler complaint in 2020, with various environmental control board violations between 2018-2021 primarily relating to elevator maintenance and safety systems. The building has maintained relatively clean bedbug reports in recent years, with only one reported case in 2022 and none reported in the most recent filings through 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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980 Columbus Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper West Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 90
Year built 1900
Total area 67535 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
76
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
267
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
13
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 980 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 982 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 984 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 101 West 108th St, New York, NY 10025
  • 988 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 990 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 992 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 100 West 109th St, New York, NY 10025
  • 980 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 982 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 984 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 101 West 108th St, New York, NY 10025
  • 988 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 990 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 992 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 100 West 109th St, New York, NY 10025

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980 Columbus Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

980 Columbus Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 980 Columbus Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-222025-05-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-302025-04-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-052025-03-07Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-162025-02-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-072025-02-14Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 980 Columbus Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-12BCloseNone4C§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ. FT. AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-12BCloseNone4C§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-12BCloseNone4C§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-18CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-02BCloseNone2D§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 980 Columbus Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-22 16:39HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-30 13:14HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-05 12:18HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-16 09:34HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-21 12:10HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 980 Columbus Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15412352020-04-17CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-04-17Oath Violation Served (2020-04-17)
15154462019-07-09CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2019-07-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-09-03)
14963082018-12-03CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2019-01-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-01-11)
14958472018-11-28CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2018-12-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-12-11)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 980 Columbus Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-08-30
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-08-30
2019-11-08V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2021-01-22

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 980 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 980 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-120002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 980 Columbus Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-11-27CompliancePassed
2024-10-28ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-02InitialRat Activity
2024-07-30InitialPassed
2023-11-01CompliancePassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 980 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 980 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 980 Columbus Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-04-2839040275ZCOLUMBUS AVE ETC METROPOLOUTSIDE COMMUNICATION (PHONE) IN CAR NOT WORKING. REPAIR. BRAKE TAG IN ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM EXPIRED. PROVIDE. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TAG IN ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM EXPIRED. PROVIDE.RESOLVE312.00.0
2020-04-1739021268RCOLUMBUS AVE ETC METROPOLMISSING RATING PLATE AND WATER ON PIPINGRESOLVE625.00.0
2019-11-2039013141JCOLUMBUS AVE ETC METROPOL97/X/17 CAR DOOR RESTRICTOR INOPERATIVE REPAIR OR REPLACE.ÝCAR DOOR RESTRICTOR MISSING PARTS¨.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-09-1138271602ZCOLUMBUS AVE ETC46.I.10,56.J.01,29.H.11,29.H.11,02.X.10,70.P.07,100.E.10=(46) (SMOKE) HOLE IN MR DAMAGED (56) EXCSSIVE () MACHINE/MOTOR (29) () WORN ON OPERATOR WORN (02) EMERGENCY PHONE INOPERATIVE (70) NO ACCESS TO PIT (100)RESOLVE625.00.0
2019-09-0638270023JCOLUMBUS AVE ETCCEASE USE 59.J.01,(C/U)59.E.11,(C/U)59.M.07,(C/U)42.G.07,02.L.1O,19.J.01,39.Y.02,56.Y.02,56.Y.13,58.L.10,40.Y.02=ALL (CASE) USE ITEMS (59) BRAKE PIN WALKING OUT BRAKE BEING RUBBING MISSING BRKE ADJUSTMENT BOLTRESOLVE1250.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 980 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 980 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 980 Columbus Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 980 Columbus Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 980 Columbus Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 980 Columbus Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 980 Columbus Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 980 Columbus Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 980 Columbus Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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