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Columbus Square

808 Columbus Avenue, NY 100254.7 ★ (353 reviews)
Rental complex with 5 buildings
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Summary

Columbus Square offers concierge apartments at 775, 795, 805 and 808 Columbus Avenue and 801 Amsterdam Avenue, close to Central Park and everyday shopping. Residents consistently praise the door and maintenance staff. Renewal increases, extra charges and move-out deductions recur in complaints, and amenities differ by building.

710 unitsBuilt 2009Managed by UDR

Reviews

Residents praise the staff, cleanliness and convenient location. Complaints focus on renewal pricing, utility costs and deductions or charges at move-out.

Google
4.7
353 reviews
Openigloo
4.7
11 reviews
ApartmentRatings
3.1
21 reviews
Yelp
2.9
73 reviews

What residents praise

Helpful staff and fast repairs

Residents repeatedly praise the doormen, porters and technicians for friendly service and prompt attention.

Park access and everyday convenience

Nearby shopping, Central Park and views from some higher apartments are frequent positives.

What residents complain about

Renewal and extra costs can add up

Residents describe substantial renewal increases and utility bills; some 808 accounts also flag apartment-specific surcharges.

Move-out charges draw repeated complaints

Residents report disputed cleaning, flooring or cabinet deductions and difficulty getting clear explanations.

Amenities

Columbus Square is a five-building Upper West Side complex with 24-hour doorman service, in-unit laundry, extensive elevated terraces and an on-site third-party garage. Several amenities, including the indoor pool, are restricted to residents of specific buildings.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center*
Pool*
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking
Package service
Resident storage*

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Resident lounge with catering kitchen (808 and 801) · Children's playroom (801, 795 and 808) · Media room (801) · Dog park · Resident app and on-site maintenance

Location

Columbus Square is located at 808 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025. The Upper West Side setting is close to Central Park and major grocery and retail options. Street and playground exposure matter when comparing apartments within the community.

TransitSupermarketsParks
  • 7 min
    103 StBC
  • 7 min
    96 StBC
  • 9 min
    103 St1
  • 9 min
    96 St123
  • 13 min
    Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)BC
  • 15 min
    Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)1

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with elevators, hot water and noise the largest categories. Lift and hot-water reliability are the main service topics to ask about.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.

3.7 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.8 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

CategoryReportsLatest
9
Aug 2026
7
Jan 2026
6
Aug 2026

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.

No housing-condition violations recorded in this period.

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
On buildingJan 2026

Rent history

One-bedroom rents and sizes are close to nearby medians; two-bedrooms tend to cost more while offering less floor area. Building-specific amenities and utility costs are part of the comparison.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year, compared with the same apartment size across buildings in Upper West Side.
Studio
$3,957median / mo
+3% vs area
$3,478–$5,130424 sq ft · same size as area
1 bed
$5,225median / mo
Same as area
$4,511–$8,145652 sq ft · same size as area
2 beds
$8,397median / mo
+7% vs area
$6,291–$10,052979 sq ft · 9% smaller than area

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.

No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

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