Does 491 Columbus Ave have HPD violations?

Yes, 491 Columbus Ave currently has 8 open HPD housing violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 0 Class B (hazardous), and 8 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 491 Columbus Ave received?

491 Columbus Ave has received 3 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 3 complaints.

Is 491 Columbus Ave safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 491 Columbus Ave has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 8 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 491 Columbus Ave?

The most common complaints filed at 491 Columbus Ave in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (3 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 491 Columbus Ave?

Yes. 491 Columbus Ave currently has 8 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 491 Columbus Ave?

The most recent 311 complaint at 491 Columbus Ave was filed on January 31, 2026. In total, 14 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 491 Columbus Ave?

491 Columbus Ave currently has 8 open HPD violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 0 Class B (hazardous), and 8 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Who do I contact about violations at 491 Columbus Ave?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 491 Columbus Ave, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

491 Columbus Ave

Q: Is 491 Columbus Ave a good building to rent?

491 Columbus Ave has 8 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

📍 Upper West Side, Manhattan Built 1892 17 units Class C7 Residential

Registered to PAUL A BRUSCO LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

8 Open Violations

3 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 8 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 50% compared to the previous 6 months.

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

3(100%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

19 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2025-09-24 Most Recent Date

2025-09-24 Initial Passed

2024-09-10 Initial Passed

2023-11-13 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2023-10-13 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2023-08-03 Initial Passed

2022-11-22 Compliance Passed

2022-08-30 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2022-04-11 Initial Passed

2019-05-28 Initial Passed

2018-09-25 Initial Passed

2017-10-27 Initial Passed

2017-03-02 Initial Passed

2016-04-14 Initial Passed

2015-05-11 Initial Passed

2014-06-06 Initial Passed

2013-05-17 Initial Passed

2012-03-20 Initial Passed

2011-10-19 Initial Passed

2010-09-22 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

0 Class A

0 Class B

8 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Boiler room locked — no access to heating system 2026-02-06

Class C Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 1st window from south at… 2026-02-06

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Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

2026-02-06 ▼

Violation ID: #18622913

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2026-02-06 ▼

Violation ID: #18622911

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2026-02-06 ▼

Violation ID: #18622912

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-11-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18394066

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-11-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17397440

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-11-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17397441

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 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 FIRE DOOR AT EAST LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-06-13 ▼

Violation ID: #17048773

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 FIRE DOOR AT EAST LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class C § 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 FIRE DOOR ON SOUTH LEADING TO HEATING SYSTEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-06-13 ▼

Violation ID: #17048774

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 FIRE DOOR ON SOUTH LEADING TO HEATING SYSTEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 491 Columbus Ave compares to other tracked buildings in Upper West Side in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 0.8× the Upper West Side average · top 28% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 8 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 3 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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