What is the rent for a studio at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is approximately $2,800 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $2,995 to $4,000 per month, with a median of $3,497.

How does rent at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10024 zip code: studio rents are about 7% below the neighborhood median.

Is 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 rent stabilized?

Yes, 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is rent stabilized with 6 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

The registered owner of 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is SHINWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 a good landlord?

159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, owned by SHINWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD., has an overall grade of A (4.1/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 37 recorded violations. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.1 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Yes, 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 37 housing violations and 22 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 have?

159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 offers 4 amenities including Fios Available, Dishwasher, Hardwood Floors, View. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 have laundry facilities?

Yes, 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 offers laundry amenities: Dishwasher.

What schools are near 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

There are 9 schools near 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The Global Learning Collaborative (1 min walk), Innovation Diploma Plus (1 min walk), The Urban Assembly School For Green Careers (1 min walk), Frank Mccourt High School (1 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Upper West (1 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: W 81 ST/COLUMBUS AV (BxM2, M79-SBS), 0.23 mi away.

Is 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10024 zip code where 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is located had 1,841 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 87 violent crimes, 1,056 property crimes, and 698 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10024 for full details.

When was 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 built and how many units does it have?

159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 was built in 1891, has 4 floors, contains 20 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

159 WEST 85 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

Upper West Side · Manhattan, NY, 10024

Built 18914 floors20 unitsBBL 1012160006

Current rent range

$2,800 – $4,000 / mo

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

Leave a review

★★★★★3.84 reviews

Verified reviewsSROwned bySHINWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD.3 bldgs

159 WEST 85 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10024

159 WEST 85 STREET is a prewar 1891 building, 20 units in Upper West Side, NYC. Owned by SHINWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD.. Public records show 62 open violations, 22 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 6 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 4 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations37last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews43.8 ★ avg

Rent-stab units20DHCR records

Building age135 ybuilt 1891

311 complaints22last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$2,800/mo

3 listings

1 BR

$3,497/mo

12 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

December

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,800 – $2,800

7% belowArea: $2,995

1 BR

This building: $2,995 – $4,000

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio3 listings

$2,995

$2,995

1 Bed12 listings

$3,497

$2,995 – $4,000

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

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

128 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

1941

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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Neighborhood risks.

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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

37 total

Smoke/CO Detector
8
Heat/Hot Water
7
Door/Lock
5
Pest Infestation
4
Flooring
2

311Top Complaints

22 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
8
Rodent
4
Noise
2
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1

DOBTop Filings

25 total

DOB Violations
25

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(4 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDSep 15, 2022
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDAug 29, 2022
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDAug 29, 2022
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJun 6, 2022
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDMay 31, 2022
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BASEMENT DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

3.8 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4 reviews

5★

4★

75%

3★

25%

2★

1★

Unit 5B Pros: Neighbors, location, washers and dryers in building, quiet street, good trash control, stairwell is nice, good lighting in the hallways. Cons: Management is unresponsive and often passive aggressive. Bull…

positiveAug 2022

Anonymous

Unit 5D Pros: Great neighbors, wonderful neighborhood. Cons: The worst thing was the property manager Sedrick Jean-Baptist. The boiler kept breaking (no hot water for 18 days, and heat was off at one point for a few we…

positiveAug 2022

Anonymous

Unit 2D Pros: Great location. Great windows. Great Super. Cons: Terrible communication with landlord, Sedrick Jean-Baptiste from Infinity Collective. Hot water was out for 18 days. He promised compensation, but never d…

positiveAug 2022

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

4 amenities

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
View

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

SHINWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD.

Portfolio of 3 buildingsmanager: Kenji AsazumaMail: 214 W 82nd Street, New York, NY, 10024

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.1

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1891Building constructed20 units · 4 floors
nowSHINWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10024 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10024

Violent87

Property1,056

Quality-of-life698

Total incidents1,841

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About this area.

Upper West Side · 10024

159 WEST 85 STREET · Manhattan · 40.786° N, -73.974° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby5 min

6 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

W 81 ST/COLUMBUS AVBxM2M79-SBS
0.2 mi5 min
COLUMBUS AV/W 80 STM11M7M79-SBS
0.3 mi5 min
W 79 ST/AMSTERDAM AVM79-SBS
0.3 mi6 min
W 81 ST/CENTRAL PARK WESTBxM2M79-SBS
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Global Learning CollaborativeHigh School
0.0 mi1 min
Innovation Diploma PlusHigh School
0.0 mi1 min
The Urban Assembly School For Green CareersHigh School
0.0 mi1 min
Frank Mccourt High SchoolHigh School
0.0 mi1 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
0.0 mi1 min
Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
0.0 mi1 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Smith SchoolMiddle School
0.1 mi2 min
Gan AliyaElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Rodeph Sholom SchoolElementary
0.2 mi5 min

The neighborhood

Upper West Side

The stretch of the Upper West Side flanking the American Museum of Natural History is quintessential family Manhattan — stroller-packed sidewalks, the best bagels in the city (Absolute Bagels, H&H), and Riverside Park steps away.

3,566buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,172median 1BR

62,774population$167kmedian income62%renters

Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel

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Neighborhood overview

Upper West Side→

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Crime in 10024

See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Upper West Side

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper West Side· 0.7 mi Upper West Side· 0.71 mi Upper West Side· 0.98 mi Harlem· 0.99 mi East Harlem· 1.17 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1891

Floors4

Total units20

Rent-stab units20

ClassC5

BBL1012160006

189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1891

Building constructed

20 units · 4 floors · class C5

2024

Rent stabilization on file

6 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: SHINWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD.

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMAug 25, 2025
Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
311MEDIUMMar 14, 2025
Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle
311MEDIUMFeb 20, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMFeb 19, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMNov 14, 2024
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMSep 13, 2024
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMAug 2, 2024
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMApr 15, 2024
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
311MEDIUMMar 17, 2024
Rodent — Rat Sighting
HPDHIGHSep 15, 2022
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULKH

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is approximately $2,800 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $2,995 to $4,000 per month, with a median of $3,497.
How does rent at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10024 zip code: studio rents are about 7% below the neighborhood median.
Is 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 rent stabilized?
Yes, 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is rent stabilized with 6 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
The registered owner of 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is SHINWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 a good landlord?
159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, owned by SHINWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD., has an overall grade of A (4.1/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 37 recorded violations. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.1 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Yes, 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 37 housing violations and 22 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 have?
159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 offers 4 amenities including Fios Available, Dishwasher, Hardwood Floors, View. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 have laundry facilities?
Yes, 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 offers laundry amenities: Dishwasher.
What schools are near 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
There are 9 schools near 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The Global Learning Collaborative (1 min walk), Innovation Diploma Plus (1 min walk), The Urban Assembly School For Green Careers (1 min walk), Frank Mccourt High School (1 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Upper West (1 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: W 81 ST/COLUMBUS AV (BxM2, M79-SBS), 0.23 mi away.
Is 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10024 zip code where 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is located had 1,841 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 87 violent crimes, 1,056 property crimes, and 698 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10024 for full details.
When was 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 built and how many units does it have?
159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 was built in 1891, has 4 floors, contains 20 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
159 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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