1221 AMSTERDAM AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10027

Built 191410 floors80 unitsBBL 1019630001

Current rent range

$1,200 – $50,000 / mo

7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsTOOwned byTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY181 bldgs

1221 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10027

1221 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is a prewar 1914 building, 10 floors, 80 units in Harlem, NYC. Owned by TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Public records show 2 open violations, 1 311 complaint on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Rent stabilization on file covers 73 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units80DHCR records

Building age112 ybuilt 1914

311 complaints1last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,995/mo

1324 listings

1 BR

$5,000/mo

2716 listings

2 BR

$6,500/mo

1881 listings

3 BR

$7,595/mo

839 listings

4 BR

$8,995/mo

239 listings

5 BR

$16,072/mo

40 listings

6 BR

$29,500/mo

11 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below 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

Studio1324 listings

$3,995

$1,700 – $50,000

1 Bed2716 listings

$2,000

$2,000

2 Bed1881 listings

$6,500

$2,096 – $49,500

3 Bed839 listings

$7,595

$1,250 – $50,000

4 Bed239 listings

$8,995

$1,200 – $50,000

5 Bed40 listings

$16,072

$1,230 – $50,000

6+ Bed11 listings

$29,500

$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

148 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

2702

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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

2 total

Pest Infestation
2

311Top Complaints

1 total

Noise
4
OUTSIDE BUILDING
1
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
1
Elevator
1
Rodent
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 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.

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1 reviews

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Pros: Live-in super, pet friendly, 24/7 doorman, 2 elevators, laundry in building Cons: A little further from the subway than I'd like.

positiveSep 2025

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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

1914Building constructed80 units · 10 floors
nowTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 181 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

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About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1914

Floors10

Total units80

Rent-stab units80

ClassD6

BBL1019630001

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1914

Building constructed

80 units · 10 floors · class D6

2024

Rent stabilization on file

73 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Portfolio includes 181 buildings.

Recent Activity

10 events

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
311MEDIUMDec 19, 2021
Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)
311MEDIUMOct 17, 2021
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMOct 17, 2021
Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)
311MEDIUMOct 8, 2021
Elevator — Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property
311MEDIUMSep 26, 2021
Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)
311MEDIUMMay 13, 2021
Noise — Noise: Private Carting Noise (NQ1)
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
311MEDIUMNov 5, 2020
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking

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 2 months ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.