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156 EAST 109 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10029

156 EAST 109 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is a 4-unit rental building in East Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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156 EAST
109 STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

East Harlem · 10029
Neighborhood overview
East Harlem→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10029
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in East Harlem
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Upper East Side· 0.28 miUpper East Side· 0.68 miUpper East Side· 0.89 miEast Harlem· 0.93 miUpper East Side· 1.03 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
4
stabilized units
2019
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

156 EAST 109 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Harlem, NYC

East Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10029
Built 19104 floors4 unitsBBL 1016360049
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviewsW&Owned byW.G. & ASSOCIATES, .3 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A-
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0.0 / 5
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Manhattan · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations19last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units4DHCR records
Building age116 ybuilt 1910
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 BR
$2,210/mo
2 BR
$2,480/mo
3 BR
$3,100/mo
4 BR
$3,330/mo
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
April
Most expensive
August
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to April.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio
$4,395
$4,395
1 Bed
$2,210
$5,816 – $5,995
2 Bed
$2,480
$2,108 – $2,852
3 Bed
$3,100
$2,635 – $3,565
4 Bed
$3,330
$2,831 – $3,829
$1.5k$4k$6.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

East Harlem
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,963
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
0.9%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
16%
asking, since ~'16

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

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
182 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
60
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
90
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
32
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2450
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
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

Worsening
6532020202021202220232024
HPD Violations 19311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 2Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

19 total
  • Door/Lock
    6
  • Paint/Plaster
    3
  • Flooring
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    2

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    3
  • FLOORING/STAIRS
    2
  • APPLIANCE
    2
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    1

DOBTop Filings

2 total
  • DOB Violations
    2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(4 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 22, 2024

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AND LATCH DOOR LEADING TO CELLAR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 22, 2024

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 22, 2024

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT BUILDING FRONT DOOR AT CELLAR

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 22, 2024

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT DOOR AT REAR YARD LEADING TO CELLAR

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 4, 2022

    § 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ........ IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

See all 19 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

W.G. & ASSOCIATES, .

Portfolio of 3 buildingsOWNER: WILLIAM GUERREROMail: 1140 BROADWAY, New York, NY, 10001

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

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Portfolio Grade
A-8.0
Averaged across 3 buildings
3
buildings
4.0
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
2
nearby owned

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  • A170 EAST 108 STREETManhattan10.0 / 10
  • B-1509 LEXINGTON AVENUEManhattan6.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1910Building constructed4 units · 4 floors
  2. nowW.G. & ASSOCIATES, .Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

156 EAST 109 STREET · Manhattan · 40.794° N, -73.945° W
48
Walk
26
Transit
41
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby3 min
7 schools nearby12 min
The neighborhood

East Harlem

East Harlem — El Barrio — is one of Manhattan's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods. The Latin music drifting from storefronts, the Museo del Barrio, and the sprawling La Marqueta market reflect deep Puerto Rican and Mexican roots, even as new development pushes in.

6,781buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$5,906median 1BR
75,614population$36kmedian income93%renters
Latino CultureDiverseAffordableEvolvingCommunity-Rooted
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1910
Building constructed
4 units · 4 floors · class C3
2019
Rent stabilization on file
4 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: W.G. & ASSOCIATES, .
Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDHIGHJan 22, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDHIGHJan 22, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDHIGHJan 22, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDHIGHJan 22, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDHIGHJan 4, 2022

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ........ IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd

  • HPDMEDIUMJan 4, 2022

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st

  • HPDMEDIUMJan 4, 2022

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT A

  • HPDLOWJan 4, 2022

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY

  • HPDMEDIUMDec 27, 2021

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT

  • HPDLOWDec 27, 2021

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCAT

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    51% belowArea: $4,395
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    63% belowArea: $5,906
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10029

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

East Harlem — El Barrio — is one of Manhattan's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods. The Latin music drifting from storefronts, the Museo del Barrio, and the sprawling La Marqueta market reflect deep Puerto Rican and Mexican roots, even as new development pushes in.

Latino CultureDiverseAffordableEvolvingCommunity-Rooted

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

26
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 3 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 3 AV/E 106 STM102M103M98M101
    0.1 mi3 min
  • E 106 ST/3 AVM106
    0.2 mi3 min
  • E 106 ST/3 AVM106
    0.2 mi3 min
  • 3 AV/E 104 STM103M102M101
    0.2 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Central Park East IiK-8
    0.6 mi12 min
  • M.s. 224 Manhattan East School For Arts & AcademicsMiddle School
    0.6 mi12 min
  • P.s. 198 Isidor E. Ida StrausElementary
    0.7 mi13 min
  • P.s. 77 Lower Lab SchoolElementary
    0.7 mi13 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Harbor Science And Arts Charter SchoolK-8
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Success Academy-Harlem EastCharter
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Amber Charter School East HarlemElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Northside Ctr-Child Development DayElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Agile Learning CenterElementary
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Cristo Rey High SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10029
Violent295
Property705
Quality-of-life2,562
Total incidents2,980
PRECINCT
Top precinct#23
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1910
Floors4
Total units4
Rent-stab units4
ClassC3
BBL1016360049

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