Would renters recommend 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024?

25% of tenants who reviewed 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024?

25% of tenants who reviewed 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024 have any open violations?

This building has 8 open violations.

Has 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024 had any litigation cases?

This building has no housing court litigation cases.

Is 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024 rent-stabilized?

491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024 has rent-stabilized units.

What are the biggest complaints about 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024?

Tenants rated cleanliness, garbage management, heat, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

Is 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024 good cause eviction protected?

491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Has 491 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024 had any evictions?

This building has no recorded evictions.

491 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10024

17 units·5 floors·Built in 1892

2.3

4 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 14 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.47Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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About 491 Columbus Avenue

491 Columbus Avenue is a modestly reviewed but soundly run building. Tenants rate it 2.3/5 across 4 reviews, with 25% recommending it and 25% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 8 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 25, 2026. Managed by 491 Columbus Ave LLC, the building at 491 Columbus Avenue in the Upper West Side, Manhattan has 5 floors and 17 units. Built in 1892, it is classified as a pre-war building, reflecting the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The C, B, and 1 subway lines are nearby, providing service along Manhattan's West Side. The Upper West Side is a residential neighborhood on Manhattan's West Side. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Recent reviews for 491 COLUMBUS AVENUE highlight severe cleanliness and management issues, including pests, stolen packages, and unresponsive staff. Tenants express dissatisfaction with the lack of security, poor maintenance, and inadequate responses to emergencies. Despite a desirable location, the building's management is criticized for negligence, outdated payment systems, and subpar living conditions. Suggestions include hiring responsible staff, improving security measures, and enhancing overall management practices. Overall, residents emphasize the need for significant improvements to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment, casting doubt on recommending the building for prospective renters.

Reviews of 491 Columbus Avenue

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Where do I start

Pros

-Location -Nothing else

Cons

-Very dirty and poor garbage maintenance (leads to a smell in the lobby/stairs that has made me gag) -Pests (cockroaches and the building has a history of bed bugs) -Management company is unresponsive and doesn’t seem to care (Shoutout to Celsa for reinforcing the stereotypes about NYC slumlords) -Problematic tenants (If your mail is stolen/covered in dog pee or your wondering why the police are there every week or so, thank the second floor tenants) -Cannot have packages delivered (Children, some of which live in the building, will steal them)

Advice to the owners

Take a hard look in the mirror and reflect on the living conditions you subject your tenants to. How would you feel if your landlord treated you the same way?

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

reviewing this building

Pros

Management is responsive to requests for repairs.

Cons

Should mop hallways more frequently.

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