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485 Columbus Avenue
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485 Columbus Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10024

16 Units

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Built in 1887

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5 Floors

3(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    Review Summary for 485 Columbus Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 485 COLUMBUS AVENUE highlight a mixed experience. While the building offers good insulation, solid walls, and functional heating, there are concerns about pests like cockroaches and mice persisting. Some tenants faced issues with hot water, rodent infestation, and inadequate responsiveness from management. Despite the convenient location and quiet atmosphere, ongoing construction, cleanliness of halls, and water pressure problems are areas that need attention. The general sentiment leans towards improvement in pest control measures, maintenance communication, and overall building upkeep for a better living experience.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 6 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.81 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 485 Columbus Avenue is worse than the city .
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    Non-hazardous
    5
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 14, 2020: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective i bell and return buzzer from building entrance to the panel in the foyer. located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    5
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 18, 2020: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective malfunction of intercom system in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 06, 2020: § 27-2033 adm code 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 at or near mailboxes at public hall, 1st 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
    Kazuhiko Kyogoku
    3.4(7)
    Head Officer•
    6 Properties•75 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    C
    483 Columbus L & M Corp
    2.8(4)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•40 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    B
    Brusco Realty Corporation
    3.7(30)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    34 Properties•452 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    M
    Manny Chirinos
    3(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    Fine for price
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    No issues with heat or cooling, generally well-insulated windows, solid walls
    Cons:
    Cockroaches, especially during the summer in apartments and common halls. Not much light,
    Advice to owner:
    Control pests
    Over 3 years ago
    Steer clear- it’s a nightmare!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The location is great and the pros end there.
    Cons:
    Multiple instances where the heat wasn’t turned on and no hot water for days at a time. Managegment did nothing to warn these outages. Apartment became infested with rodents to the point where I had to move out. Constant construction in the hallway with loose wires hanging out of the wall. Terrible management and ups the lease whenever possible.
    Advice to owner:
    Do. Better.
    Over 3 years ago
    Great apartment, some problems
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Loved the location - seriously could not be better. The unit was large and charming. Quiet.
    Cons:
    There were mice (yikes) and roaches (eek), and the problem was continuous during the entire time I lived there. Owner sent a guy to put some sticky traps down and that was about it. I plugged some holes up myself, but I still got pests. The halls could have been a bit cleaner, but it’s an older building so what can you do. The water pressure in the bathroom also could have been better (the toilet had to be plunged for just toilet paper).
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