1211 AMSTERDAM AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10027

Built 191310 floors115 unitsBBL 1019620070

Current rent range

$1,200 – $50,000 / mo

7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.39 reviews

Verified reviewsTOOwned byTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY181 bldgs

1211 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10027

1211 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is a prewar 1913 building, 10 floors, 115 units in Harlem, NYC. Owned by TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Public records show 5 open violations, 3 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 9 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations5last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews94.3 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age113 ybuilt 1913

311 complaints3last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,995/mo

1323 listings

1 BR

$5,000/mo

2694 listings

2 BR

$6,495/mo

1890 listings

3 BR

$7,625/mo

818 listings

4 BR

$9,000/mo

237 listings

5 BR

$16,072/mo

40 listings

6 BR

$29,750/mo

10 listings

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

November

Most expensive

June

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Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to November.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $1,700 – $50,000

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,200 – $45,000

150% aboveArea: $2,000

2 BR

This building: $2,096 – $49,500

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $1,250 – $50,000

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $1,200 – $50,000

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1323 listings

$3,995

$1,700 – $50,000

1 Bed2694 listings

$2,000

$2,000

2 Bed1890 listings

$6,495

$2,096 – $49,500

3 Bed818 listings

$7,625

$1,250 – $50,000

4 Bed237 listings

$9,000

$1,200 – $50,000

5 Bed40 listings

$16,072

$1,230 – $50,000

6+ Bed10 listings

$29,750

$7,995 – $45,000

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Harlem

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,589

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

12%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

143 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

2754

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

5 total

Pest Infestation
3

311Top Complaints

3 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
2
OUTSIDE BUILDING
1
Illegal Parking
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2024
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 2, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 15, 2022
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 15, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2021
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.3 /5

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9 reviews

5★

33%

4★

67%

3★

2★

1★

Unit 9A Pros: Very responsive management Cons: Institutionally owned by Columbia University -- most units are relatively dated, even with periodic remodeling, and designed mostly for short term renters (on the scale of…

positiveOct 2024

Anonymous

Unit 1G Pros: Managed by Columbia so a no brainer Cons: Apartments are really old and poorly maintained Wish they would renovate the students deserve better housing than this Advice to landlord: Update and renovate!

positiveMay 2023

Anonymous

Pros: Clean apartment, and friendly building staff. Very safe and clean building in general. Maintenance were generally fast and reliable (same day). Cons: My unit had low light, so I couldn’t keep plants. Tap water in…

positiveJun 2022

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

59 amenities

BUILDING

Playroom
Elevator
Doorman
Co-working
Lobby
Lounge
Community Room
Mail Room
Concierge
Package Room
Wifi
Smoke Free
Business Center
Library
Wi-fi

OUTDOOR

Courtyard
Garden
Balcony
Grill
Swimming Pool
Patio
Rooftop
Terrace
Bbq
Pool
Roof Deck

FITNESS

Gym
Sauna
Fitness Center
Fitness
Yoga
Spa

PARKING & BIKES

Ev Charging
Bike Room
Bike Storage
Garage
Parking

LAUNDRY

Laundry In Unit
Washer Dryer
In-unit Laundry
Laundry Room
Washer/dryer

SECURITY

Surveillance
Gated
Security
Cctv
Video Intercom

PET FRIENDLY

Cat Friendly
Pets Allowed
Dog Run
Pet Friendly

STORAGE

Storage
Storage Room

LUXURY

Penthouse
Wine Cellar
Screening Room

OTHER

Fios Available
W/d

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Portfolio of 181 buildingsEXEC VP: DAVID GREENBERGMail: 400 WEST 119TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10027

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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181

buildings

4.4

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1913Building constructed115 units · 10 floors
nowTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 181 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1913

Floors10

Total units115

ClassD6

BBL1019620070

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1913

Building constructed

115 units · 10 floors · class D6

now

Current owner: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Portfolio includes 181 buildings.

Recent Activity

9 events

311MEDIUMJan 7, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMJan 7, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMApr 23, 2024
OUTSIDE BUILDING — PORCH/BALCONY
HPDLOWApr 1, 2024
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDHIGHNov 2, 2022
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
HPDLOWFeb 15, 2022
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDHIGHFeb 15, 2022
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
311MEDIUMFeb 13, 2022
Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
HPDLOWApr 1, 2021
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 17 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.