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38 SICKLES STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10040

38 SICKLES STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is a 75-unit rental building in Washington Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

C+
LucidIQ Score
38 SICKLES
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.

Washington Heights · 10040
Neighborhood overview
Washington Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10040
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Washington Heights
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Inwood· 0.44 miWashington Heights· 1.57 miWashington Heights· 1.63 miHamilton Heights· 2.92 miHarlem· 3.04 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
61
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

38 SICKLES STREET — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10040
Built 19206 floors75 unitsBBL 1021740125
Current rent range
$1,625 – $2,250 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★2.73 reviews
Verified reviewsGPOwned byGVS PROPERTIES IV, LLC0 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
C+
★★★★★
2.7 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 3 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations171last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed2last 7 years
Tenant reviews32.7 ★ avg
Rent-stab units75DHCR records
Building age106 ybuilt 1920
311 complaints144last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR
$1,762/mo
35 listings
2 BR
$2,050/mo
14 listings
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
July
JFMAMJJASOND

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

Units Historic Rent 3 listings

1 Bed$1,6752 listings
2 Bed$2,1751 listing
3 Bed$2,2503 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed35 listings
$3,331
$3,331
2 Bed14 listings
$4,508
$4,508
$3k$4k$5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper Manhattan
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,327
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.4%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
10%
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
170 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
31
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
106
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
33
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2034
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

Steady
1914105020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 171311 Complaints 144DOB Filings 3Evictions 2

HPDTop Violations

171 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    50
  • Door/Lock
    27
  • Pest Infestation
    27
  • Flooring
    13
  • Water Leak
    13

311Top Complaints

144 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    86
  • Noise - Residential
    42
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    41
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    31
  • Noise - Vehicle
    31

DOBTop Filings

3 total
  • DOB Violations
    3

EvictionsEvictions

2 filed
  • Evictions filed
    2

Violations by Unit

(16 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CNOV SENT OUTMay 4, 2026

    § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTMay 4, 2026

    § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 27, 2026

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER CABINET DOOR AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 27, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR DOOR FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTApr 27, 2026

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

See all 171 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.7 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
67%
2★
33%
1★
0%

Pros: apartment size are decent. Cons: pest control comes every week because the building is old and the rats eat everything. Alma realty worst management office, unresponsive and rude. Advice to landlord: fire everybo…

mixedDec 2025
·
Anonymous

Pros: Love location in Inwood Cons: Displaced two times in four years for constant ceiling leaking and ceiling falling down. No gas for 1 year. No hot water for 4 years.

negativeJun 2023
·
Anonymous

Pros: Love the front courtyard and neighborhood Cons: Too small of units and front door not super secure

mixedAug 2022
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

8 amenities
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Hardwood Floors
  • View
  • Has Evictions
  • Good Cause
  • Rent Stabilized
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

GVS PROPERTIES IV, LLC

Portfolio of 0 buildingsManaged by Alma RealtyMEMBER: EFSTAHIOS VALIOTISMail: 31-10 37TH AVENUE, LIC, NY, 11101

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

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1920Building constructed75 units · 6 floors
  2. nowGVS PROPERTIES IV, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

38 SICKLES STREET · Manhattan · 40.861° N, -73.928° W
46
Walk
23
Transit
39
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 min
7 schools nearby2 min
The neighborhood

Washington Heights

The Fort Tryon Park area of Washington Heights is Manhattan's most underrated neighborhood — the Cloisters medieval museum, sweeping Hudson views from the Heather Garden, and a tight-knit residential community that feels worlds away from Midtown.

901buildings tracked4.0avg LucidIQ$3,331median 1BR
43,653population$59kmedian income85%renters
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1920
Building constructed
75 units · 6 floors · class C1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
61 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: GVS PROPERTIES IV, LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDHIGHMay 4, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SU

  • HPDHIGHMay 4, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SU

  • HPDLOWApr 27, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER CABINET DOOR AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED

  • HPDHIGHApr 27, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STO

  • HPDLOWApr 27, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR DOOR FRAME IN THE ENTR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 17, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD

  • 311MEDIUMApr 12, 2026

    Noise - Residential — Loud Talking

  • 311MEDIUMMar 27, 2026

    APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

  • HPDHIGHMar 26, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT A

  • HPDHIGHMar 26, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 2nd

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $3,046
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,625 – $1,900
    47% belowArea: $3,331
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,850 – $2,250
    55% belowArea: $4,508
Compared to median rents in 10040

Review Summary

3 reviews
2.7 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 3 reviews · avg 2.7 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: apartment size are decent. Cons: pest control comes every week because the building is old and the rats eat everything. Alma realty worst management offi…"
— Anonymous · Dec 2025
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Neighborhood Vibe

The Fort Tryon Park area of Washington Heights is Manhattan's most underrated neighborhood — the Cloisters medieval museum, sweeping Hudson views from the Heather Garden, and a tight-knit residential community that feels worlds away from Midtown.

ParksHidden GemViewsAffordableResidential

Energy Score

88
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI63.7 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions261.24 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
  • FORT GEORGE AV/66 FORT GEORGE AVM101
    0.2 mi5 min
  • FORT GEORGE AV/66 FORT GEORGE AVM3
    0.3 mi5 min
  • BROADWAY/W 193 STM100Bx7
    0.3 mi6 min
  • FT GEORGE AV/FORT GEORGE HILLM101
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 152 Dyckman ValleyElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • City College Magnet School Of The ArtsSecondary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Middle School 322Middle School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Professor Juan Bosch Public SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • School In The Square HsCharter
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School ElementaryCharter
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Equity Project Charter School (the)Charter
    0.3 mi6 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Manhattan Christian AcademyElementary
    0.5 mi10 min
  • St Elizabeth SchoolElementary
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Good Shepherd SchoolElementary
    0.7 mi13 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10040
Violent96
Property406
Quality-of-life966
Total incidents1,305
PRECINCT
Top precinct#34
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1920
Floors6
Total units75
Rent-stab units75
ClassC1
BBL1021740125

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