What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 is approximately $4,100 per month.

Is 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?

Based on historical listing data, November tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to November could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?

The registered owner of 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 is FREDDOUG 117, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 a good landlord?

279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026, owned by FREDDOUG 117, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?

279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 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 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?

Yes, 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 has 2 housing violations and 4 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?

There are 9 schools near 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026, including 3 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Central Park East I (17 min walk), Central Park East High School (17 min walk), Central Park East I (17 min walk), Democracy Prep Harlem Charter High School (3 min walk), Success Academy Charter School-Harlem West (3 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?

279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 113 ST (M2), 0.25 mi away.

Is 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10026 zip code where 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 is located had 2,303 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 178 violent crimes, 717 property crimes, and 1,408 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10026 for full details.

What do tenants say about living at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?

279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

279 W 117TH ST — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · New York, NY 10026

Current rent range

$4,100 – $4,100 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsF1Owned byFREDDOUG 117, LLC3 bldgs

279 W 117TH ST

New York, NY 10026

279 W 117TH ST is a rental building in Harlem, NYC. Owned by FREDDOUG 117, LLC. Public records show 2 open violations, 4 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints4last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$4,100/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

November

Most expensive

June

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Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to November.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

2 BR

This building: $4,100 – $4,100

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,400

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed1 listing

$4,100

$4,100

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

185 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

3409

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

2 total

Smoke/CO Detector
2

311Top Complaints

4 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
2
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1
WATER LEAK
1

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 BVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 27, 2022
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5T, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJul 12, 2019
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

See all 2 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

The prices that they are asking for these are apartments are NOT on warrented! The building is cheaply built, and you can hear if your neighbor fats upstairs. Not to mention love-making!!! If you have a lound tenant, y…

positiveNov 2014

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

FREDDOUG 117, LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildings

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.0

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowFREDDOUG 117, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10026 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10026

Violent178

Property717

Quality-of-life1,408

Total incidents2,303

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About this area.

Harlem · 10026

279 W 117TH ST · Manhattan · 40.805° N, -73.954° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby5 min

6 schools nearby17 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 113 STM2
0.2 mi5 min
FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD/W 111 STM10
0.3 mi6 min
ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 112 STM2
0.3 mi6 min
CATHEDRAL PKWY/FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVDM4M3
0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Central Park East IElementary
0.8 mi17 min
Central Park East High SchoolHigh School
0.8 mi17 min
Central Park East IElementary
0.8 mi17 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Democracy Prep Harlem Charter High SchoolCharter
0.1 mi3 min
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem WestCharter
0.2 mi3 min
New York French-American Charter SchoolK-8
0.2 mi3 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Mt Pleasant Christian AcademyElementary
0.2 mi5 min
Cathedral SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Great Tomorrows Usa SchoolElementary
0.4 mi9 min

The neighborhood

Harlem

Central Harlem is experiencing a renaissance without losing its soul — Marcus Garvey Park anchors the community, brownstone blocks rival Park Slope's beauty, and restaurants like Red Rooster and Sylvia's draw visitors from across the city. The history here is palpable.

2,279buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$3,645median 1BR

38,265population$69kmedian income80%renters

HistoricCulturalRenaissanceBrownstonesCommunity Feel

Explore Harlem

Neighborhood overview

Harlem→

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Crime in 10026

See full breakdown→

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· 0.74 mi Harlem· 0.9 mi East Harlem· 0.99 mi Upper West Side· 1.07 mi Harlem· 1.17 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: FREDDOUG 117, LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

6 events

HPDMEDIUMOct 27, 2022
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT
311MEDIUMOct 15, 2021
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMAug 31, 2021
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMFeb 26, 2021
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
311MEDIUMOct 17, 2020
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDLOWJul 12, 2019
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMIS

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 is approximately $4,100 per month.
Is 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?
Based on historical listing data, November tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to November could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?
The registered owner of 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 is FREDDOUG 117, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 a good landlord?
279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026, owned by FREDDOUG 117, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?
279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 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 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?
Yes, 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 has 2 housing violations and 4 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?
There are 9 schools near 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026, including 3 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Central Park East I (17 min walk), Central Park East High School (17 min walk), Central Park East I (17 min walk), Democracy Prep Harlem Charter High School (3 min walk), Success Academy Charter School-Harlem West (3 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?
279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 113 ST (M2), 0.25 mi away.
Is 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10026 zip code where 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 is located had 2,303 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 178 violent crimes, 717 property crimes, and 1,408 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10026 for full details.
What do tenants say about living at 279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026?
279 W 117TH ST, New York, NY 10026 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

09 / 10

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