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169 WEST 81 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10024

169 WEST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is a 22-unit rental building in Upper West Side, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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169 WEST
81 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.

Upper West Side · 10024
Neighborhood overview
Upper West Side→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
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 miUpper West Side· 0.71 miUpper West Side· 0.98 miHarlem· 0.99 miEast Harlem· 1.17 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
11
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

169 WEST 81 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

Upper West Side · Manhattan, NY, 10024
Built 18905 floors22 unitsBBL 1012120006
Current rent range
$1,200 – $50,000 / mo
7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviewsAROwned byAMWEST REALTY ASSOCIATES,5 bldgs
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Manhattan · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations29last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units22DHCR records
Building age136 ybuilt 1890
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$3,995/mo
1304 listings
1 BR
$5,000/mo
2681 listings
2 BR
$6,499/mo
1878 listings
3 BR
$7,610/mo
836 listings
4 BR
$9,500/mo
245 listings
5 BR
$16,048/mo
36 listings
6 BR
$29,999/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
March
Most expensive
December
JFMAMJJASOND

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

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

2 Bed$2,9955 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1304 listings
$2,995
$2,995
1 Bed2681 listings
$5,000
$1,200 – $45,000
2 Bed1878 listings
$6,499
$2,200 – $49,500
3 Bed836 listings
$7,610
$1,250 – $50,000
4 Bed245 listings
$9,500
$1,200 – $50,000
5 Bed36 listings
$16,048
$1,230 – $50,000
6+ Bed11 listings
$29,999
$7,995 – $45,000
$0$28k$56k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper West Side
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$5,411
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
3.5%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
21%
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
104 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
11
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
60
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
33
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
1995
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

Improving
86420202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 29311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 16Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

29 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    7
  • Door/Lock
    4
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    4
  • Heat/Hot Water
    3
  • Roof/Ceiling
    3

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Residential
    39
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    6
  • ELECTRIC
    1
  • WATER LEAK
    1

DOBTop Filings

16 total
  • DOB Violations
    16

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTSep 1, 2025

    § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18198686 ISSUED 01-SEP-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTSep 1, 2025

    § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTSep 1, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE (PORCELIAN ENEMAL) BY METHOD OF REGLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTSep 1, 2025

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTSep 1, 2025

    § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

60 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
  • Live In Super
  • W/d
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

AMWEST REALTY ASSOCIATES,

Portfolio of 5 buildingsHead officer: SMAJLJE SRDANOVICMail: 44 WEST 28TH STREET, 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-8.4
Averaged across 5 buildings
5
buildings
4.2
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
4
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 4 by score · of 5 total

See all 5 →
  • A167 WEST 81 STREETManhattan9.2 / 10
  • A-173 WEST 81 STREETManhattan8.0 / 10
  • B+175 WEST 81 STREETManhattan7.4 / 10
  • —171 WEST 81 STREETManhattan— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1890Building constructed22 units · 5 floors
  2. nowAMWEST REALTY ASSOCIATES,Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 5 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

169 WEST 81 STREET · Manhattan · 40.784° N, -73.977° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby7 min
5 schools nearby3 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.

2,994buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,172median 1BR
62,774population$167kmedian income62%renters
Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1890
Building constructed
22 units · 5 floors · class C7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
11 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: AMWEST REALTY ASSOCIATES,
Portfolio includes 5 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMDec 13, 2025

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • HPDLOWSep 1, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT NORTH WALL IN

  • HPDMEDIUMSep 1, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT NORTH WALL IN

  • HPDMEDIUMSep 1, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd A

  • HPDMEDIUMSep 1, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE (PORCELIAN ENEMAL) BY METHOD OF REGLAZE

  • HPDMEDIUMSep 1, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd S

  • HPDMEDIUMSep 1, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MON

  • HPDMEDIUMSep 1, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEV

  • HPDMEDIUMSep 1, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HINGES AT CLOSET DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APAR

  • 311MEDIUMJun 6, 2025

    WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,700 – $50,000
    33% aboveArea: $2,995
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $45,000
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,200 – $49,500
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,250 – $50,000
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $50,000
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10024

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

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.

Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 77 STM10
    0.4 mi7 min
  • COLUMBUS AV/W 75 STM7M11
    0.4 mi7 min
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 77 STM10
    0.4 mi8 min
  • BROADWAY/W 73 STM104
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 009 Sarah AndersonElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • M.s. 243 Center SchoolMiddle School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • The Global Learning CollaborativeHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Innovation Diploma PlusHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
    0.2 mi3 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Calhoun SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Smith SchoolMiddle School
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Gan AliyaElementary
    0.3 mi5 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10024
Violent89
Property1,076
Quality-of-life986
Total incidents1,876
PRECINCT
Top precinct#24
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1890
Floors5
Total units22
Rent-stab units22
ClassC7
BBL1012120006

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