What is the rent for a studio at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10039 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 29% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about average for the area; 3-bedroom rents are about average for the area.

Is 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 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 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 281 WEST 150 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 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

The registered owner of 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is RICHARD GILBERT. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 a good landlord?

281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, owned by RICHARD GILBERT, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 55 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

Yes, 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 55 housing violations and 53 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 have?

281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 offers 4 amenities including Fios Available, Rent Stabilized, Has Evictions, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

There are 10 schools near 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (1 min walk), Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (1 min walk), P.s. 200- The James Mccune Smith School (3 min walk), Frederick Douglass Academy (3 min walk), Global Community Charter Middle School (4 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

281 WEST 150 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 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10039 zip code where 281 WEST 150 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 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 built and how many units does it have?

281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 was built in 1920, has 5 floors, contains 20 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?

281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

281 WEST 150 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10039

Built 19205 floors20 unitsBBL 1020360016

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.01 reviews

Verified reviewsRGOwned byRICHARD GILBERT3 bldgs

281 WEST 150 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10039

281 WEST 150 STREET is a prewar 1920 building, 5 floors, 20 units in Harlem, NYC. Owned by RICHARD GILBERT. Public records show 56 open violations, 53 311 complaints, 2 active litigation matters on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations55last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints53last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

Studio

$2,150/mo

1 BR

$2,210/mo

2 BR

$2,480/mo

3 BR

$3,100/mo

4 BR

$3,330/mo

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

August

JFMAMJJASOND

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

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

29% belowArea: $3,125

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

1% belowArea: $2,500

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

1% aboveArea: $3,063

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$2,150

$1,828 – $2,473

1 Bed

$2,210

$2,650 – $3,261

2 Bed

$2,500

$2,500

3 Bed

$3,100

$2,931 – $3,194

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

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

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Rental intelligence.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

181 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

3820

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

55 total

Paint/Plaster
9
Pest Infestation
7
Water Leak
6
Smoke/CO Detector
6
Door/Lock
5

311Top Complaints

53 total

Noise - Residential
14
UNSANITARY CONDITION
7
PAINT/PLASTER
6
WATER LEAK
4
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
3

DOBTop Filings

1 total

DOB Violations
1

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(9 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 21, 2026
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE BULKHEAD DOOR
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 21, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ERODED METAL RISER 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15 FROM BOTTOM AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 20, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class ANOV SENT OUTDec 17, 2024
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BNOV SENT OUTDec 17, 2024
§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

See all 55 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

100%

1★

Pros: The apartments are really nice and spacious. There is a lot of potential there Cons: Rats and mice everywhere. The heaters and pipes are connected and that’s how they travel from home to home. There’s constant par…

negativeJul 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

4 amenities

OTHER

Fios Available
Rent Stabilized
Has Evictions
Good Cause

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

RICHARD GILBERT

Portfolio of 3 buildingsOfficer: Thomasina WhiteMail: 121 Sixth Ave, New York, NY, 10013

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.0

avg score / 5

C-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed20 units · 5 floors
nowRICHARD GILBERTOwner 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

281 WEST 150 STREET · Manhattan · 40.826° N, -73.938° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

7 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

W 145 ST/MALCOLM X BLVDBx19
0.4 mi7 min
ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 143 STM2
0.4 mi7 min
W 145 ST/MALCOLM X BLVDBx19
0.4 mi7 min
MALCOLM X BLVD/W 145 STBX92M102M1M7
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower SchoolElementary
0.0 mi1 min
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower SchoolElementary
0.0 mi1 min
P.s. 200- The James Mccune Smith SchoolElementary
0.2 mi3 min
Frederick Douglass AcademySecondary
0.2 mi3 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Global Community Charter Middle SchoolCharter
0.2 mi4 min
Harlem Village Academy North Charter SchoolK-12
0.3 mi7 min
Neighborhood Charter School Of Harlem 2Charter
0.4 mi8 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Charles Borromeo SchoolElementary
0.4 mi9 min
Our Lady Of Lourdes SchoolElementary
0.5 mi11 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

Harlem→

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Crime in 10039

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· 0.27 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.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1920

Floors5

Total units20

ClassC1

BBL1020360016

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

20 units · 5 floors · class C1

now

Current owner: RICHARD GILBERT

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDMEDIUMApr 21, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ERODED METAL RISER 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
HPDHIGHApr 21, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDHIGHOct 20, 2025
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWAB
311MEDIUMOct 17, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMJan 13, 2025
General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
HPDMEDIUMDec 17, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST
HPDHIGHDec 17, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY,
HPDHIGHDec 17, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STO
HPDMEDIUMDec 17, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A,
HPDMEDIUMDec 17, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOWER SPRING BALANCE . I

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10039 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 29% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about average for the area; 3-bedroom rents are about average for the area.
Is 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 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 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 281 WEST 150 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 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
The registered owner of 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 is RICHARD GILBERT. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 a good landlord?
281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, owned by RICHARD GILBERT, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 55 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
Yes, 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 55 housing violations and 53 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 have?
281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 offers 4 amenities including Fios Available, Rent Stabilized, Has Evictions, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
There are 10 schools near 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (1 min walk), Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (1 min walk), P.s. 200- The James Mccune Smith School (3 min walk), Frederick Douglass Academy (3 min walk), Global Community Charter Middle School (4 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
281 WEST 150 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 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10039 zip code where 281 WEST 150 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 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 built and how many units does it have?
281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 was built in 1920, has 5 floors, contains 20 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039?
281 WEST 150 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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