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229 Columbus Avenue
All Upper West Side

229 Columbus Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10023

12 Units

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Built in 1892

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5 Floors

3(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 229 Columbus Avenue
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    Recent reviews for 229 Columbus Avenue highlight its excellent Upper West Side location and good water pressure. Some tenants appreciate the quick response from the superintendent and the pleasant neighbors. However, significant issues include persistent pest infestations, inadequate heating with often a single radiator per unit, and inconsistent management responsiveness. Cleanliness and garbage disposal are rated poorly by several tenants, alongside reports of building deterioration and safety concerns. Despite the central setting and natural light in some units, many recommend against living here due to unresolved heating problems, pest control struggles, and management shortcomings. Improvements in maintenance and staff conduct are advised.

    Reviews (3)

    3 months ago
    Avoid living in this nightmare building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Accesible transportation, centric and beautiful area.
    Cons:
    Rat-infested, management had an attitude, no heating, an old kitchen, the moldings were collapsing, so was the staircase to the actual building and the manager and his workers sexually harassed women. Not even mentioning the fact, that the real estate agent was rude and condescending.
    Advice to owner:
    Don't be a slum lord
    Over 3 years ago
    Good location poor management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    A good location, nice layout and light in one bedroom
    Cons:
    Unresponsive management and super, dealt with multiple bed bug issues. Unit was not properly heated and the problem was never resolved. As low as 53 degrees at night as there was only one heater in a back bedroom for a 2 bedroom apartment.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 4 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 229 Columbus Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    3.08 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    14
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 17, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    19
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 02, 2025: § 27-2005, 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
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    Immediately hazardous
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 17, 2025: § 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 hinges at bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 5th story
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    K
    Kosha Diaz
    3(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•12 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    C
    229 Columbus Ave LLC
    3(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•12 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    A
    Aj Clarke Re Corp
    3.6(26)
    Corporate Owner•
    23 Properties•349 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    F
    Frank Brusco
    3(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•12 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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