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2 ELLWOOD STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10040

2 ELLWOOD STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is a 154-unit rental building in Washington Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

C+
LucidIQ Score
2 ELLWOOD
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.

Washington Heights · 10040
Neighborhood overview
Washington Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10040
See full breakdown→
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 miWashington Heights· 1.57 miWashington Heights· 1.63 miHamilton Heights· 2.92 miHarlem· 3.04 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
139
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.

2 ELLWOOD STREET — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10040
Built 19296 floors154 unitsBBL 1021710042
Current rent range
$1,800 – $2,300 / mo
3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★2.98 reviews
Verified reviews2EOwned by2 ELLW00D STREET, LLC1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
C+
★★★★★
2.9 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 8 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations924last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews82.9 ★ avg
Rent-stab units154DHCR records
Building age97 ybuilt 1929
311 complaints595last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$1,800/mo
9 listings
Studio
$1,875/mo
1 listing
1 BR
$2,075/mo
86 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
JFMAMJJASOND

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio9 listings
$1,800
$2,945 – $3,146
1 Bed86 listings
$3,331
$3,331
$2.5k$3.1k$3.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
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.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
188 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
40
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
114
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
34
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2303
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
67503417020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 924311 Complaints 595DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

924 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    181
  • Door/Lock
    118
  • Pest Infestation
    101
  • Water Leak
    79
  • Window/Guard
    76

311Top Complaints

595 total
  • Noise - Residential
    291
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    160
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    116
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    94
  • PAINT/PLASTER
    73

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(44 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CNOV SENT OUTMay 1, 2026

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT UPPER WINDOW SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4T, 4th STORY, 8th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''CENTER''

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 26, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 26, 2026

    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM , THE KITCHEN , THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 26, 2026

    § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 26, 2026

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

See all 924 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.9 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
8 reviews
5★
0%
4★
38%
3★
13%
2★
50%
1★
0%

Pros: Super was responsive and nice. Cons: The neighbors are way too loud. Anyone can walk into the lobby and steal packages. People would blare music from cars parked out front.

negativeDec 2023
·
Anonymous

Pros: One neighbor on another floor. Cons: - People throwing garbage out the windows (some of which ends up on yours) - Rat infested garbage area - I hope you like roaches - Boiler is old and breaks down frequently, esp…

negativeAug 2023
·
Anonymous

Pros: The apartment was extremely spacious and very cheap for Manhattan. Cons: The apartment and building was infested with roaches. Check 311 complaints. I was repeatedly told nothing could be done about it. Impossible…

positiveJan 2023
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

11 amenities
BUILDING
  • Elevator
LAUNDRY
  • Laundry
  • Dishwasher
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Live In Super
  • Hardwood Floors
  • View
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Good Cause
  • Has Evictions
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

2 ELLW00D STREET, LLC

Portfolio of 1 buildingHEAD OFFICER: DONALD HASTINGSMail: 40 WEST 57TH STREET, New York, NY, 10019

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

View full landlord profile
Portfolio Grade
C+5.8
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
2.9
avg score / 5
C+
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1929Building constructed154 units · 6 floors
  2. now2 ELLW00D STREET, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

2 ELLWOOD STREET · Manhattan · 40.859° N, -73.928° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby9 min
7 schools nearby1 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
ParksHidden GemViewsAffordableResidential
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1929
Building constructed
154 units · 6 floors · class D7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
139 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 2 ELLW00D STREET, LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDHIGHMay 1, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT UPPER WINDOW SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED

  • 311MEDIUMApr 27, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

  • HPDLOWApr 26, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN T

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 26, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 26, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 26, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT ROOM DOOR LEADING TO FI

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 26, 2026

    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

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 26, 2026

    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

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 26, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATH

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 26, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITC

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,800 – $1,800
    41% belowArea: $3,046
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,850 – $2,300
    38% belowArea: $3,331
  • 2 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $4,508
Compared to median rents in 10040

Review Summary

8 reviews
2.9 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 8 reviews · avg 2.9 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: Super was responsive and nice. Cons: The neighbors are way too loud. Anyone can walk into the lobby and steal packages. People would blare music from car…"
— Anonymous · Dec 2023
Read all 8 reviews →

Neighborhood Vibe

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.

ParksHidden GemViewsAffordableResidential

Energy Score

58
AverageENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI93.5 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions711.14 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 9 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 188 STM101
    0.5 mi9 min
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 187 STM101
    0.5 mi10 min
  • SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 184 STM3
    0.6 mi12 min
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 185 STM101
    0.6 mi12 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Professor Juan Bosch Public SchoolElementary
    0.0 mi1 min
  • P.s. 152 Dyckman ValleyElementary
    0.1 mi1 min
  • City College Magnet School Of The ArtsSecondary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Middle School 322Middle School
    0.2 mi3 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Equity Project Charter School (the)Charter
    0.1 mi3 min
  • School In The Square HsCharter
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School ElementaryCharter
    0.3 mi6 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • St Elizabeth SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi9 min
  • Yeshiva University High SchoolHigh School
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Manhattan Christian AcademyElementary
    0.6 mi11 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10040
Violent96
Property407
Quality-of-life971
Total incidents1,311
PRECINCT
Top precinct#34
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1929
Floors6
Total units154
Rent-stab units154
ClassD7
BBL1021710042

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