1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10040

Built 19206 floors43 unitsBBL 1021690034

Current rent range

$2,500 – $2,542 / mo

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

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1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10040

1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is a 43-unit rental building in Washington Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations174last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units43DHCR records

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints144last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$2,521/mo

4 listings

3 BR

$2,542/mo

2 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

July

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed4 listings

$4,508

$4,508

3 Bed2 listings

$2,542

$2,542

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

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper Manhattan

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

Asking rent

$2,327

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.4%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

10%

asking, since ~'16

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

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

152 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

2647

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

174 total

Paint/Plaster
47
Door/Lock
22
Pest Infestation
21
Water Leak
15
Roof/Ceiling
14

311Top Complaints

144 total

Illegal Parking
139
HEAT/HOT WATER
119
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
59
Water System
32
WATER LEAK
11

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(14 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CVIOLATION OPENApr 17, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR TO ROOM WITH FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 17, 2025
§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 67, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTDec 17, 2025
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 67, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTDec 17, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 67, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTDec 17, 2025
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 67, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors

04 / 09

Building amenities.

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The landlord.

HP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSING

Portfolio of 9 buildingsMEMBER: MATTHEW KELLERMail: 80 FIFTH AVENUE, New York, NY, 10011

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

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buildings

2.8

avg score / 5

C+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 9 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed43 units · 6 floors
nowHP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSINGOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 9 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Location & daily life.

1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.856° N, -73.929° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby10 min

7 schools nearby3 min

The neighborhood

Washington Heights

The Fort Tryon Park area of Washington Heights is Manhattan's most underrated neighborhood — the Cloisters medieval museum, sweeping Hudson views from the Heather Garden, and a tight-knit residential community that feels worlds away from Midtown.

901buildings tracked4.0avg LucidIQ$3,331median 1BR

43,653population$59kmedian income85%renters

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Location & daily life.

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About this area.

Washington Heights · 10040

Neighborhood overview

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

Rent trends in Washington Heights

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Inwood· 0.44 mi Washington Heights· 1.57 mi Washington Heights· 1.63 mi Hamilton Heights· 2.92 mi Harlem· 3.04 mi

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

43 units · 6 floors · class D7

2024

Rent stabilization on file

36 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: HP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSING

Portfolio includes 9 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 18, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
HPDHIGHApr 17, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR TO ROOM WITH FIRE
311MEDIUMApr 11, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
311MEDIUMApr 2, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
311MEDIUMMar 30, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
311MEDIUMMar 29, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
311MEDIUMMar 28, 2026
Noise - Commercial — Banging/Pounding
311MEDIUMMar 28, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
311MEDIUMMar 27, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
311MEDIUMMar 21, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

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History of the 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.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: — – —
—Area: $3,046
1 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $3,331
2 Bed
This building: $2,500 – $2,542
44% belowArea: $4,508
3 Bed
This building: $2,542 – $2,542
—Area: —

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Neighborhood Vibe

ParksHidden GemViewsAffordableResidential

Energy Score

Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score

Site EUI112.8 kBtu/ft²

GHG Emissions393.17 tCO₂e

2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 10 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

W 181 ST/SAINT NICHOLAS AVBx36Bx11Bx13Bx3
0.5 mi10 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 181 STM101
0.5 mi10 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 181 STM101
0.5 mi10 min
W 181 ST/AMSTERDAM AVBx3Bx11Bx13Bx35
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

High School For Media And CommunicationsHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
High School For Law And Public ServiceHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
High School For Health Careers And SciencesHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
The College AcademyHigh School
0.2 mi3 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Equity Project Charter School (the)Charter
0.2 mi3 min
American Dream Charter School IiElementary
0.2 mi5 min
Success Academy Charter School - Washington HeightsElementary
0.4 mi8 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Elizabeth SchoolElementary
0.2 mi5 min
Yeshiva University High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi5 min
Yeshiva Rabbi S R HirschElementary
0.4 mi7 min

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10040

Violent96

Property406

Quality-of-life966

Total incidents1,305

PRECINCT

Top precinct#34

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1920

Floors6

Total units43

Rent-stab units43

ClassD7

BBL1021690034

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1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

HP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSING

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Washington Heights

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

HP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSING

Location & daily life.

Washington Heights

History of the building.