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257 CENTRAL PARK WEST

Manhattan, NY, 10024

257 CENTRAL PARK WEST, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is a 73-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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257 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
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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.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

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

Upper West Side · Manhattan, NY, 10024
Built 190612 floors73 unitsBBL 1011990036
Current rent range
$2,000 – $2,000 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsDEOwned byDOUGLAS ELLIMAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT3 bldgs
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations18last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age120 ybuilt 1906
311 complaints1last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$2,000/mo
1 listing
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
December
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Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 3 listings

Studio$3,0001 listing
2 Bed$8,0002 listings
3 Bed$19,9951 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1 listing
$2,995
$2,995
$2.5k$2.9k$3.3k
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
103 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
11
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
57
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
35
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
1857
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
10853020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 18311 Complaints 1DOB Filings 3Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

18 total
  • Window/Guard
    8
  • Door/Lock
    2
  • Heat/Hot Water
    2
  • Pest Infestation
    2
  • Water Leak
    1

311Top Complaints

1 total
  • Illegal Parking
    33
  • Blocked Driveway
    3
  • Noise - Vehicle
    3
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    3
  • Water System
    2

DOBTop Filings

3 total
  • DOB Violations
    3

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 4, 2025

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 15, 2022

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTAug 11, 2020

    § 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 INCORRECT INFO AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTAug 11, 2020

    § 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 BNOT COMPLIED WITHDec 26, 2019

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH OF SOUTH WINDOW IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

7 amenities
BUILDING
  • Doorman
  • Elevator
FITNESS
  • Ample Closet Space
SECURITY
  • 24-hour Security
OTHER
  • Entrance Secured
  • High Speed Internet
  • 9 Foot Ceilings
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Portfolio of 3 buildingsPRESIDENT: ANUPAM LADHAMail: 909 THIRD AVENUE, New York, NY, 10022

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
A9.8
Averaged across 3 buildings
3
buildings
4.9
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
2
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

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  • A555 WEST 59 STREETManhattan10.0 / 10
  • A47 EAST 91 STREETManhattan10.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1906Building constructed73 units · 12 floors
  2. nowDOUGLAS ELLIMAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENTOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

257 CENTRAL PARK WEST · Manhattan · 40.785° N, -73.970° W
46
Walk
23
Transit
39
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 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
19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1906
Building constructed
73 units · 12 floors · class D4
now
Current owner: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 16, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

  • 311MEDIUMMar 17, 2026

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMDec 22, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

  • 311MEDIUMDec 22, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2025

    Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)

  • 311MEDIUMAug 30, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

  • 311MEDIUMAug 29, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

  • 311MEDIUMAug 26, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

  • 311MEDIUMAug 10, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

  • 311MEDIUMAug 10, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,000 – $2,000
    33% belowArea: $2,995
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

94
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI46.6 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions613.98 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

23
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 81 STM10
    0.2 mi5 min
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 79 STM10
    0.3 mi6 min
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 79 STM10
    0.3 mi7 min
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 77 STM10
    0.4 mi8 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
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Innovation Diploma PlusHigh School
    0.2 mi5 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
    0.2 mi5 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Rodeph Sholom SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Trevor Day SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Anglo-American Intntl SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi3 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 built1906
Floors12
Total units73
ClassD4
BBL1011990036

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