What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is approximately $2,700 per month.

How does rent at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10039 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 8% above the neighborhood median.

Is 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 rent stabilized?

Yes, 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is rent stabilized with 18 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

The registered owner of 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is WEST 149 STREET APARTMENTS LP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 a good landlord?

252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, owned by WEST 149 STREET APARTMENTS LP, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 50 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Yes, 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 50 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 have?

252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 offers 3 amenities including Rent Stabilized, Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

There are 10 schools near 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (2 min walk), P.s. 200- The James Mccune Smith School (4 min walk), Frederick Douglass Academy (4 min walk), P.s. 194 Countee Cullen (5 min walk), Global Community Charter Middle School (2 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: W 145 ST/MALCOLM X BLVD (Bx19), 0.36 mi away.

Is 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10039 zip code where 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is located had 2,658 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 257 violent crimes, 885 property crimes, and 1,516 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10039 for full details.

When was 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 built and how many units does it have?

252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 was built in 1910, has 6 floors, contains 24 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

252 WEST 149 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10039

Built 19106 floors24 unitsBBL 1020340060

Current rent range

$2,700 – $2,700 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsW1Owned byWEST 149 STREET APARTMENTS LP3 bldgs

252 WEST 149 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10039

252 WEST 149 STREET is a prewar 1910 building, 6 floors, 24 units in Harlem, NYC. Owned by WEST 149 STREET APARTMENTS LP. Public records show 50 open violations, 2 active litigation matters on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 18 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations50last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units24DHCR records

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

2 BR

$2,700/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

August

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

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,125

2 BR

This building: $2,700 – $2,700

8% aboveArea: $2,500

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,063

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed1 listing

$2,500

$2,500

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Harlem

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

Asking rent

$2,589

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

12%

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

175 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

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

50 total

Door/Lock
11
Heat/Hot Water
10
Smoke/CO Detector
6
Flooring
5
Window/Guard
4

311Top Complaints

0 total

Noise - Street/Sidewalk
91
HEAT/HOT WATER
79
Noise - Residential
18
Rodent
15
Noise - Vehicle
13

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(11 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTAug 12, 2026
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
Class CNOV SENT OUTAug 12, 2026
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTAug 12, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTAug 12, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CNOV SENT OUTAug 12, 2026
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKSET AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Apartments are huge, king size bedrooms and a huge living room. 3 train is a block away Cons: The halls, entry walls and staircase could use a little TLC, the kitchen is outdated.

positiveJul 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities

OTHER

Rent Stabilized
Good Cause
Has Evictions

04 / 09

Building amenities.

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The landlord.

WEST 149 STREET APARTMENTS LP

Portfolio of 3 buildingsPresident: Malcolm PunterMail: 256 West 153rd Street, New York, NY, 10039

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.9

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed24 units · 6 floors
nowWEST 149 STREET APARTMENTS LPOwner 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.

10039 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10039

Violent257

Property885

Quality-of-life1,516

Total incidents2,658

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About this area.

Harlem · 10039

252 WEST 149 STREET · Manhattan · 40.825° N, -73.940° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

7 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

W 145 ST/MALCOLM X BLVDBx19
0.4 mi7 min
MALCOLM X BLVD/W 145 STM7M102M1BX92
0.4 mi7 min
LENOX AV/W 145 STBX92
0.4 mi7 min
ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 142 STM2
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
P.s. 200- The James Mccune Smith SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Frederick Douglass AcademySecondary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 194 Countee CullenElementary
0.3 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Global Community Charter Middle SchoolCharter
0.1 mi2 min
Harlem Village Academy North Charter SchoolK-12
0.3 mi5 min
Neighborhood Charter School Of HarlemK-8
0.3 mi6 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Charles Borromeo SchoolElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Our Lady Of Lourdes SchoolElementary
0.5 mi9 min
Kids-Centric, Inc Northern Manhattan
0.6 mi12 min

The neighborhood

Harlem

Upper Harlem around the Bradhurst area is quiet, residential, and rooted in Black American history. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is nearby, Colonial Park (now Jackie Robinson Park) offers green space, and the blocks feel unhurried compared to lower Manhattan.

996buildings tracked4.0avg LucidIQ$3,125median 1BR

29,887population$52kmedian income85%renters

ResidentialHistoricQuietAffordableCommunity Feel

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Neighborhood overview

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

Rent trends in Harlem

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Harlem· 0.27 mi Harlem· 0.9 mi Hamilton Heights· 0.93 mi Harlem· 1.09 mi East Harlem· 1.67 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1910

Floors6

Total units24

Rent-stab units24

ClassC1

BBL1020340060

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

24 units · 6 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

18 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: WEST 149 STREET APARTMENTS LP

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMAug 14, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 14, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 14, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 14, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 13, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 13, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 13, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 13, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 13, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 13, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is approximately $2,700 per month.
How does rent at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10039 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 8% above the neighborhood median.
Is 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 rent stabilized?
Yes, 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is rent stabilized with 18 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
The registered owner of 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is WEST 149 STREET APARTMENTS LP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 a good landlord?
252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, owned by WEST 149 STREET APARTMENTS LP, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 50 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Yes, 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 50 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 have?
252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 offers 3 amenities including Rent Stabilized, Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
There are 10 schools near 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (2 min walk), P.s. 200- The James Mccune Smith School (4 min walk), Frederick Douglass Academy (4 min walk), P.s. 194 Countee Cullen (5 min walk), Global Community Charter Middle School (2 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: W 145 ST/MALCOLM X BLVD (Bx19), 0.36 mi away.
Is 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10039 zip code where 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is located had 2,658 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 257 violent crimes, 885 property crimes, and 1,516 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10039 for full details.
When was 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 built and how many units does it have?
252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 was built in 1910, has 6 floors, contains 24 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
252 WEST 149 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

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.

09 / 10

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