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28 WEST 125 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10027

28 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10027 is a 25-unit rental building in Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B+
LucidIQ Score
28 WEST
125 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.

Harlem · 10027
Neighborhood overview
Harlem→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10027
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 miUpper West Side· 0.79 miHarlem· 1.09 miHamilton Heights· 1.13 miHarlem· 1.3 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

28 WEST 125 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10027
Built 19005 floors25 unitsBBL 1017220049
Current rent range
$1,999 – $3,500 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
Leave a review
★★★★★3.86 reviews
Verified reviewsBROwned byBEXIN REALTY CORPORATION2 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B+
★★★★★
3.8 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 6 reviews
Manhattan building. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessMarket
LivabilityGood
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations5last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews63.8 ★ avg
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age126 ybuilt 1900
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$1,999/mo
1 listing
2 BR
$3,500/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
JFMAMJJASOND

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1 listing
$1,999
$1,999
2 Bed1 listing
$3,500
$3,500
$1.5k$2.6k$3.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
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.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
252 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
110
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
90
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
52
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
3329
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
54310202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 5311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

5 total
  • Pest Infestation
    3

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Residential
    10
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    7
  • PLUMBING
    3
  • Plumbing
    3
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 17, 2025

    §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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2024

    (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 DISMISSEDMar 16, 2023

    (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 DISMISSEDApr 2, 2021

    (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.

See all 5 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.8 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
6 reviews
5★
17%
4★
50%
3★
33%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: The super was amazing, the roof top had a nice patio/garden space, and the neighbors were good Cons: Trying to get things fixed was a very slow process.

positiveMar 2024
·
Anonymous

Pros: beautiful, great neighbors Cons: Package theft and unsafe street

positiveFeb 2024
·
Anonymous

Pros: The rooftop, the super was helpful Cons: The location is very convenient, but sometimes felt alarming due to drug users

mixedJan 2024
·
Anonymous
View all 6 reviews
04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

10 amenities
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Has Evictions
  • Good Cause
  • On Bus Line
  • High Speed Internet
  • Heat Included
  • Electric
  • Gas
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Tv
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

BEXIN REALTY CORPORATION

Portfolio of 2 buildingsPRESIDENT: BAHRAM BENARESHMail: 24 WEST 125TH ST., New York, NY, 10027

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
B+7.6
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
3.8
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

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  • —28 W 125TH STManhattan— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1900Building constructed25 units · 5 floors
  2. nowBEXIN REALTY CORPORATIONOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

28 WEST 125 STREET · Manhattan · 40.807° N, -73.943° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby7 min
7 schools nearby12 min
The neighborhood

Harlem

West Harlem around 125th Street is the neighborhood's commercial and cultural spine — the Apollo Theater, Studio Museum, and a corridor of new development coexist with decades-old barbershops and West African restaurants. Columbia's Manhattanville campus expansion is reshaping the western edge.

2,886buildings tracked4.2avg LucidIQ$2,000median 1BR
65,806population$63kmedian income87%renters
Cultural HubHistoricEvolvingDiverseTransit-Accessible
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1900
Building constructed
25 units · 5 floors · class C7
now
Current owner: BEXIN REALTY CORPORATION
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDHIGHNov 17, 2025

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMDec 29, 2024

    Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)

  • 311MEDIUMSep 17, 2024

    Plumbing — Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

  • 311MEDIUMSep 1, 2024

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle

  • 311MEDIUMAug 28, 2024

    Plumbing — Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

  • 311MEDIUMAug 26, 2024

    Plumbing — Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

  • 311MEDIUMAug 24, 2024

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMJun 7, 2024

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD

  • 311MEDIUMJun 7, 2024

    Rodent — Rat Sighting

  • HPDLOWApr 1, 2024

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,999 – $1,999
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $2,000
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $3,500 – $3,500
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10027

Review Summary

6 reviews
3.8 / 5
Would recommendBased on 6 reviews · avg 3.8 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: The super was amazing, the roof top had a nice patio/garden space, and the neighbors were good Cons: Trying to get things fixed was a very slow process."
— Anonymous · Mar 2024
Read all 6 reviews →

Neighborhood Vibe

West Harlem around 125th Street is the neighborhood's commercial and cultural spine — the Apollo Theater, Studio Museum, and a corridor of new development coexist with decades-old barbershops and West African restaurants. Columbia's Manhattanville campus expansion is reshaping the western edge.

Cultural HubHistoricEvolvingDiverseTransit-Accessible

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • MADISON AV/E 118 STM1
    0.4 mi7 min
  • 5 AV/W 118 STM1
    0.4 mi8 min
  • LEXINGTON AV/E 122 STM103M101
    0.4 mi8 min
  • LENOX AV/W 116 STM102M7
    0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Ged-P2g-Youth Actions & Homes-AhsepGED/Alt
    0.6 mi12 min
  • James Weldon JohnsonK-8
    0.7 mi13 min
  • The Locke School Of Arts And EngineeringElementary
    0.7 mi14 min
  • Renaissance School Of The ArtsMiddle School
    0.7 mi15 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Harlem Village Academy High SchoolCharter
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Ii Charter SchoolK-12
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Harlem Village Academy Charter Elementary SchoolCharter
    0.1 mi3 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Great Tomorrows Usa SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Ny Center For Child Development
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Fellowship Of Learning SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi5 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10027
Violent278
Property1,282
Quality-of-life2,240
Total incidents3,246
PRECINCT
Top precinct#28
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1900
Floors5
Total units25
ClassC7
BBL1017220049

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