1254 AMSTERDAM AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10027

Built 19266 floors53 unitsBBL 1019760036

Current rent range

$1,200 – $50,000 / mo

7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.49 reviews

Verified reviewsTOOwned byTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY181 bldgs

1254 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10027

1254 AMSTERDAM AVENUE is a prewar 1926 building, 6 floors, 53 units in Harlem, NYC. Owned by TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Public records show 13 open violations, 2 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 9 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews94.4 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age100 ybuilt 1926

311 complaints2last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$4,000/mo

1317 listings

1 BR

$5,032/mo

2671 listings

2 BR

$6,500/mo

1868 listings

3 BR

$7,552/mo

802 listings

4 BR

$9,000/mo

247 listings

5 BR

$17,498/mo

38 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

152% aboveArea: $2,000

2 BR

This building: $2,200 – $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

Studio1317 listings

$4,000

$1,700 – $50,000

1 Bed2671 listings

$2,000

$2,000

2 Bed1868 listings

$6,500

$2,200 – $49,500

3 Bed802 listings

$7,552

$1,250 – $50,000

4 Bed247 listings

$9,000

$1,200 – $50,000

5 Bed38 listings

$17,498

$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

149 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

2612

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

2 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
3
OUTSIDE BUILDING
1
Noise
1
Noise - Residential
1

DOBTop Filings

11 total

DOB Violations
11

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.

4.4 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

9 reviews

5★

56%

4★

33%

3★

11%

2★

1★

Pros: responsive super and things get fixed pretty quickly Cons: frequently broken elevator, inconsistent heat

positiveMar 2026

Anonymous

Pros: The super is really on top of things in the building and the apartments are generally well maintained Cons: The elevator breaks a lot and the laundry machines break frequently too

positiveMar 2026

Anonymous

Pros: Affordable, rent stabilized and large Cons: Super not very responsive Laundry is bad

mixedApr 2025

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

59 amenities

BUILDING

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

OUTDOOR

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

FITNESS

Spa
Fitness
Fitness Center
Gym
Yoga
Sauna

PARKING & BIKES

Garage
Bike Storage
Ev Charging
Bike Room
Parking

LAUNDRY

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

SECURITY

Security
Gated
Cctv
Video Intercom
Surveillance

PET FRIENDLY

Pets Allowed
Dog Run
Cat Friendly
Pet Friendly

STORAGE

Storage Room
Storage

LUXURY

Screening Room
Penthouse
Wine Cellar

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

1926Building constructed53 units · 6 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 built1926

Floors6

Total units53

ClassD7

BBL1019760036

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1926

Building constructed

53 units · 6 floors · class D7

now

Current owner: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Portfolio includes 181 buildings.

Recent Activity

18 events

311MEDIUMOct 11, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
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
311MEDIUMApr 7, 2022
Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
311MEDIUMJan 16, 2022
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMOct 29, 2021
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMOct 22, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
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
DOBMEDIUMApr 4, 2017
DOB Violation — STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE
DOBMEDIUMApr 4, 2017
DOB Violation — INT WALL/CEILING CHIP PLASTER

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

08 / 09

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