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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

New York City
A-
Portfolio Score
COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY
  1. Portfolio at a glance
  2. The record
  3. Case file
  4. The buildings
  5. Ownership
  6. Tenant voice
  7. Where they operate
  8. Compare & act
  9. FAQ
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01 / 09

Portfolio at a glance.

02 / 09

The record over time.

03 / 09

Case file.

04 / 09

The buildings.

05 / 09

Ownership & operations.

06 / 09

Tenant voice.

07 / 09

Where they operate.

Neighborhoods we operate in

  • Harlem17 buildings
  • Upper West Side2 buildings
  • Lower East Side1 building
  • Inwood1 building
08 / 09

Compare & act.

09 / 09

Questions, answered.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY — Landlord Portfolio in New York City

New York City·Portfolio profile
21 buildings59 unitsUpdated from public records
Portfolio Record
41 · 6 violations · complaints
No buildings with 100+ violations · across NYC
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★★★★★3.01 portfolio review
Public-record verified
The verdictLucidIQ Portfolio Score
A-
★★★★★
4.4 / 5
Portfolio Score
21 buildings · 59 units · NYC
Right around the NYC landlord average.
ComplianceMixed
Tenant voiceMixed
ScaleMedium
TransparencyPartial
HPD violations41open + closed 12mo
311 complaints6submitted last 12mo
Litigations5housing court active
OATH balance due$35,000penalty + interest · last 5y
Rent-stab units0registered w/ HPD
Evictions filed0L&T filings 12mo
01 / 09

Portfolio at a glance.

21 buildings · 0 units
scored by LucidIQ

This landlord owns or manages 21 buildings across New York City. The portfolio sits around the city average on compliance.

Grade distribution

16
3
1
1
A · 16B · 3C · 1D · 1F · 0
-0.1
Portfolio score vs NYC average. 4.4 / 5 vs the city mean of 4.5.

Where they operate

  • Manhattan21
02 / 09

The record over time.

violations · complaints
litigations

Every time a tenant calls 311, an inspector cites a violation, or a case lands in housing court, it shows up here. The numbers below aggregate across the entire portfolio.

HPD violations
41
across 21 buildings
311 complaints
6
100% from the worst 10% of buildings
Litigations
5
1 building in active court cases
See the full record by building →
03 / 09

OATH case file.

last update Dec 2025
21 buildings

Adjudicated DOB / ECB cases across this portfolio. Every ticket that went to adjudication — paid, dismissed, or defaulted.

Total cases
93
Open / unpaid
3
Balance due
$35.0K
Default-judgment rate
11%

Recent cases (8 of 93)

  • In violation
    FAILED TO TIMELY NOTIFY DEPT. OF AN INCIDENT-FATALITY INJURY
    530 WEST 120 STREET
    $5.0K due
    Dec 2025
  • In violation
    MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS
    530 WEST 120 STREET
    $5.0K due
    Nov 2025
  • Defaulted
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES
    2960 BROADWAY
    $25.0K due
    Sep 2025
  • Dismissed
    MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS
    1202 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
    Oct 2024
  • ADMIT IN-VIO
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES
    1190 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
    $2.5K paid
    Apr 2024
  • Defaulted
    FAIL SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORT OF CRIT EXAM DOCUMENTING EXTERIOR WALL
    502 WEST 113 STREET
    $6.3K paid
    Dec 2022
  • Defaulted
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES
    502 WEST 113 STREET
    $6.3K paid
    Nov 2022
  • Defaulted
    FAIL SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORT OF CRIT EXAM DOCUMENTING EXTERIOR WALL
    3022 BROADWAY
    $3.1K paid
    Oct 2022
04 / 09

The buildings.

21 total
sorted by score

Worst 3 in portfolio

#1 · D · 4.4 / 10
4778 BROADWAY
Manhattan · 1 units
0violations2complaints
#2 · C · 5.8 / 10
2972 BROADWAY
Manhattan
0violations0complaints
#3 · B · 6.0 / 10
502 WEST 113 STREET
Manhattan · built 1910 · 24 units
32violations4complaints5suits
All · 21Manhattan · 21
GradeBuildingUnitsViolationsComplaintsScore
D
4778 BROADWAY
Manhattan
1024.4 / 10›
C
2972 BROADWAY
Manhattan
—005.8 / 10›
B
502 WEST 113 STREET
Manhattan · built 1910
243246.0 / 10›
B
2974 B'WAY
Manhattan
—006.4 / 10›
B
2984 B'WAY
Manhattan
—006.8 / 10›
A
2998 B'WAY
Manhattan
—007.6 / 10›
A
541 WEST 113 STREET
Manhattan · built 1925
33908.0 / 10›
A
144REAR LUDLOW STREET
Manhattan · built 1901
10010.0 / 10›
A
3014 BROADWAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2988 BROADWAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2996 BROADWAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2976 BROADWAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2980 BROADWAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2994 BROADWAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2968 B'WAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2998 B'WAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2974 B'WAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
3024 BROADWAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2986 B'WAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2976 BROADWAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
A
2990 B'WAY
Manhattan
—0010.0 / 10›
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05 / 09

Ownership & operations.

registration · management
updated weekly

How COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY shows up on public housing records.

Principal & registration

Owner of recordCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
HPD statusRegistered

Operations

Portfolio size21 buildings
Managed byCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (self)

Full ownership history (ACRIS deeds, prior sales, linked LLCs) ships in a later pass — some portfolios span dozens of entities that take time to reconcile.

06 / 09

Tenant voice.

1 review
portfolio-wide

Reviews submitted by tenants across every building in this portfolio. We aggregate the numbers, but surface the voices — good and bad — as pulled quotes.

3.0
★★★★★
avg across 1 review
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
100%
2★
0%
1★
0%
★★★★★10mo ago

“Unit 6B Pros: Very hot all winter. Cons: Terrible elevators. Out of service for half of my lease. Noisy because of Greek houses on one side and fire house on another Advice to landlord: Upgrade elevator.”

— 502 WEST 113 STREET · Manhattan
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07 / 09

Where they operate.

21 buildings
across 1 borough
Manhattan21
Manhattan
21100%
08 / 09

Compare & act.

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Tenant resources

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09 / 09

Questions, answered.

from tenant research
updated from the record

How many buildings does COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY own in New York City?

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY owns or operates 21 buildings in New York City, totaling 59 units.

Is COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY a good landlord?

Across the 21-building portfolio, the average compliance score is 4.4 out of 5. 41 violations and 6 tenant complaints are on file — review The Record above for the full breakdown.

How many violations does COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY have?

41 HPD/code violations and 86 DOB violations are recorded across COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY's buildings in New York City.

Has COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY been sued by tenants?

5 active housing-court cases are on file across COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY's buildings.

What buildings should I avoid renting from COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY?

The lowest-rated buildings in COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY's portfolio are 4778 BROADWAY, 2972 BROADWAY, and 502 WEST 113 STREET.

Are COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY's units rent-stabilized?

0% of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY's units in New York City are registered as rent-stabilized with HPD.

How do I file a complaint against COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY?

In New York City, file repair complaints with HPD via 311 or hpdonline.nyc.gov. For lease or harassment issues, call the NYC Tenant Helpline at 311. Document repair requests in writing and keep dated copies for housing court.