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511 WEST 189 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10040

511 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is a 42-unit rental building in Washington Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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511 WEST
189 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
39
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.

511 WEST 189 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10040
Built 19256 floors42 unitsBBL 1021590093
Current rent range
$1,995 – $1,995 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★4.02 reviews
Verified reviews5WOwned by509-511 WEST 189TH LLC2 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A-
★★★★★
4.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 2 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityGood
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations27last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews24.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units42DHCR records
Building age101 ybuilt 1925
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR
$1,995/mo
7 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 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed7 listings
$3,331
$3,331
$3k$3.4k$3.8k
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
153 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
49
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
78
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
26
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2698
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
1085302020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 27311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

27 total
  • Door/Lock
    6
  • Paint/Plaster
    6
  • Water Leak
    5
  • Roof/Ceiling
    3
  • Flooring
    2

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Residential
    17
  • WATER LEAK
    11
  • PLUMBING
    10
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    10
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    9

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BFIRST NO ACCESS TO RE- INSPECT VIOLATIONJun 12, 2024

    § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 9 SQ FT AT CEILING AND 4 SQ FT AT EAST WALL. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 12, 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 2F, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BFIRST NO ACCESS TO RE- INSPECT VIOLATIONDec 21, 2022

    § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX (15 SQ FT) AT CEILING (10 SQ FT) AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 21, 2022

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDDec 21, 2022

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT VESTIBULE NOT SELF CLOSING , 1st STORY

See all 27 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2 reviews
5★
0%
4★
100%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: Quiet building, good amount of space, close to subway station and parks Cons: The response time to get maintenance requests fulfilled is terrible. It took almost 3 months to get basic things fixed (things that sho…

positiveOct 2021
·
Anonymous

Pros: Management is super responsive, and generally very friendly. No bugs in my apartment nor in any of my friends apartments in the same building. My unit was newly renovated, and it was spacious and really well kept.…

positiveAug 2020
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity
OTHER
  • Fios Available
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

509-511 WEST 189TH LLC

Portfolio of 2 buildingsMGR: ALEX KOHENMail: 514 WEST 184 ST, NY, NY, 10033

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
A-8.0
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
4.0
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 2 total

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  • —509 W 189TH STManhattan— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1925Building constructed42 units · 6 floors
  2. now509-511 WEST 189TH LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

511 WEST 189 STREET · Manhattan · 40.854° N, -73.928° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby8 min
7 schools nearby1 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
ParksHidden GemViewsAffordableResidential
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1925
Building constructed
42 units · 6 floors · class C1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
39 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 509-511 WEST 189TH LLC
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMMar 17, 2026

    Noise — Noise: Alarms (NR3)

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 5, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJul 28, 2025

    Water System — No Water (WNW)

  • 311MEDIUMJul 28, 2025

    Water System — Dirty Water (WE)

  • 311MEDIUMJul 28, 2025

    Water System — No Water (WNW)

  • 311MEDIUMApr 8, 2025

    Noise - Residential — Loud Talking

  • 311MEDIUMApr 8, 2025

    WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW

  • 311MEDIUMNov 7, 2024

    WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW

  • 311MEDIUMSep 13, 2024

    PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING

  • 311MEDIUMSep 13, 2024

    WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $3,046
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,995 – $1,995
    40% belowArea: $3,331
  • 2 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $4,508
Compared to median rents in 10040

Review Summary

2 reviews
4.0 / 5
Would recommendBased on 2 reviews · avg 4.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: Quiet building, good amount of space, close to subway station and parks Cons: The response time to get maintenance requests fulfilled is terrible. It too…"
— Anonymous · Oct 2021
Read all 2 reviews →

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

—
Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI— kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions— tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 8 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 181 STM101
    0.4 mi8 min
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 181 STM101
    0.4 mi8 min
  • W 181 ST/AMSTERDAM AVBx3Bx11Bx13Bx35
    0.4 mi8 min
  • W 181 ST/AMSTERDAM AVBx36Bx3Bx35Bx13
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 189Elementary
    0.0 mi1 min
  • High School For Media And CommunicationsHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • High School For Law And Public ServiceHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • High School For Health Careers And SciencesHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Equity Project Charter School (the)Charter
    0.2 mi5 min
  • American Dream Charter School IiElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
  • The Equity Project Charter School - Early Childhood ProgramCharter
    0.4 mi9 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Yeshiva University High SchoolHigh School
    0.1 mi3 min
  • St Elizabeth SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Yeshiva Rabbi S R HirschElementary
    0.4 mi8 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 built1925
Floors6
Total units42
Rent-stab units42
ClassC1
BBL1021590093

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