229 Columbus Avenue
229 Columbus Avenue in Upper West Side, Manhattan, has 41 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and 2 of 12 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (44/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 12 units · Built 1892
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 44/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 152 buildings' registrations; 46 graded D or F.
- 2 of 12 units are rent-stabilized; 4 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (41 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Medium (2 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
41 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 23 class B, 15 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 102 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1992-01-28. Newest violation issued 2025-10-03.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 93 days from issue to close for the 2 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Floor or stair defect (hallway). PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD TREAD 8TH UP FROM BOTTOM AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY, issued 2024-11-20. HPD violation 17436273
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2S, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2S), issued 2024-11-20. HPD violation 17436260
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM ON BOILER ROOM DOOR AT CELLAR, issued 2020-02-03. HPD violation 13582827
- Class B: Fire escape defect. , 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 2ND AND 3RD TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT 3RD STORY FRONT BALCONY AT FIRE ESCAPE, issued 2025-10-03. HPD violation 18276167
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2023-05-01. HPD violation 15953172
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, 1st room from the east, 5th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 5R), issued 2021-03-31. HPD violation 14054937
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, floor, kitchen, 5th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE AT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 5R), issued 2021-03-31. HPD violation 14054938
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint (hallway). PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT ALL WALLS, CEILING AND SOFFIT AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, issued 2021-03-31. HPD violation 14054942
311 housing complaints
3 in the last 12 months, 4 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (3).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
2 open DOB violations. 2 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
2 of 12 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 2 in 2024, 4 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 229 COLUMBUS AVE LLC. Head officer: MAGDALENA KOSZ. Managing agent: AJ CLARKE RE CORP. This owner has 152 buildings on record, 46 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 20, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1011230064, HPD building ID 9731. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 72 St (C, B), 3 min walk
- 72 St (1, 2, 3), 4 min walk
- 66 St-Lincoln Center (1), 5 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 41 open (3 class C, 23 class B, 15 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 3 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 2 open DOB violations | −3 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.