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225 CENTRAL PARK WEST

Manhattan, NY, 10024

225 CENTRAL PARK WEST, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is a 345-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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225 CENTRAL
PARK WEST
  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
4
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.

225 CENTRAL PARK WEST — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

Upper West Side · Manhattan, NY, 10024
Built 192616 floors345 unitsBBL 1011960029
Current rent range
$25,000 – $28,000 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
Leave a review
★★★★★4.52 reviews
Verified reviewsTAOwned byTHE ALDEN OWNERS INC1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A
★★★★★
4.5 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 2 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityGreat
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations4last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews24.5 ★ avg
Rent-stab units345DHCR records
Building age100 ybuilt 1926
311 complaints19last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

3 BR
$25,000/mo
1 listing
4 BR
$28,000/mo
1 listing
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 3 listings

Studio$2,3502 listings
1 Bed$3,7501 listing
2 Bed$2,5501 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

3 Bed1 listing
$25,000
$25,000
4 Bed1 listing
$28,000
$28,000
$24.5k$26.5k$28.5k
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
100 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
10
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
54
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
36
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2020
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
7542020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 4311 Complaints 19DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

4 total
  • Water Leak
    3
  • Pest Infestation
    2
  • Flooring
    2
  • Heat/Hot Water
    1
  • Paint/Plaster
    1

311Top Complaints

19 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    34
  • Noise
    18
  • Illegal Parking
    9
  • Lead
    7
  • General Construction/Plumbing
    4

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 25, 2019

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDOct 8, 2019

    § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM SIGN MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 8, 2019

    § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 8, 2019

    § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 8, 2019

    § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

See all 4 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.5 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2 reviews
5★
50%
4★
50%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: On Central Park, quiet, clean, friendly staff Cons: Older building, co-op rules are not renter-friendly

positiveJun 2024
·
Anonymous

Pros: Cannot beat location. Beautiful building. Lovely neighbors. This is 225, not 224 Cons: The President of the Board is a uniquely miserable human. His idea of cost savings is keeping the heat off. Almost every singl…

positiveDec 2022
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Rent Stabilized
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

THE ALDEN OWNERS INC

Portfolio of 1 buildingMANAGING AGENT: RAVEN WEILMail: 99 PARK AVENUE, New York, NY, 10016

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
A9.0
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
4.5
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1926Building constructed345 units · 16 floors
  2. nowTHE ALDEN OWNERS INCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

225 CENTRAL PARK WEST · Manhattan · 40.783° N, -73.971° W
45
Walk
21
Transit
38
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby6 min
5 schools nearby4 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
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1926
Building constructed
345 units · 16 floors · class D4
2024
Rent stabilization on file
4 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: THE ALDEN OWNERS INC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMFeb 2, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 10, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

  • 311MEDIUMJan 10, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD

  • 311MEDIUMDec 3, 2025

    GENERAL — JANITOR/SUPER

  • 311MEDIUMOct 30, 2025

    Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)

  • 311MEDIUMJun 10, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane

  • 311MEDIUMJun 10, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane

  • 311MEDIUMApr 18, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane

  • 311MEDIUMJan 16, 2025

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 13, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $2,995
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $25,000 – $25,000
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $28,000 – $28,000
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10024

Review Summary

2 reviews
4.5 / 5
Would recommendBased on 2 reviews · avg 4.5 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: On Central Park, quiet, clean, friendly staff Cons: Older building, co-op rules are not renter-friendly"
— Anonymous · Jun 2024
Read all 2 reviews →

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

93
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI48.9 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions1101.89 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

21
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • E 79 ST TRANSVERSE/CENTRAL PARKM79-SBS
    0.3 mi6 min
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 75 STM10
    0.3 mi7 min
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 74 STM10
    0.4 mi8 min
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 72 STM10
    0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 009 Sarah AndersonElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • M.s. 243 Center SchoolMiddle School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • The Global Learning CollaborativeHigh School
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Innovation Diploma PlusHigh School
    0.3 mi5 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
    0.3 mi5 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Rodeph Sholom SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Trevor Day SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Smith SchoolMiddle School
    0.3 mi7 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 built1926
Floors16
Total units345
Rent-stab units345
ClassD4
BBL1011960029

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