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522 WEST 147 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10031

522 WEST 147 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is a 21-unit rental building in Hamilton Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B-
LucidIQ Score
522 WEST
147 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.

Hamilton Heights · 10031
Neighborhood overview
Hamilton Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10031
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Hamilton Heights
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Harlem· 0.87 miHarlem· 0.93 miHarlem· 1.13 miWashington Heights· 1.34 miHarlem· 1.5 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
11
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.

522 WEST 147 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Hamilton Heights, NYC

Hamilton Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10031
Built 19115 floors21 unitsBBL 1020780047
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★3.02 reviews
Verified reviewsW1Owned byWEST 147TH STREET EQUITIES LLC8 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B-
★★★★★
3.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 2 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations174last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews23.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units21DHCR records
Building age115 ybuilt 1911
311 complaints199last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 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
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
May
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~11% 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

Studio
$2,150
$1,828 – $2,473
1 Bed
$2,210
$1,879 – $2,542
2 Bed
$3,775
$3,775
3 Bed
$3,100
$2,635 – $3,565
4 Bed
$3,330
$2,831 – $3,829
$1.5k$2.9k$4.3k
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
154 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
74
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
49
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
31
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
3335
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
2519136020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 174311 Complaints 199DOB Filings 2Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

174 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    34
  • Door/Lock
    20
  • Pest Infestation
    17
  • Flooring
    16
  • Window/Guard
    15

311Top Complaints

199 total
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    47
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    47
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    46
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    37
  • Noise - Residential
    29

DOBTop Filings

2 total
  • DOB Violations
    2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(11 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CCIV14 MAILEDMar 11, 2026

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BCIV14 MAILEDMar 11, 2026

    § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BNOV CERTIFIED ON TIMEMar 11, 2026

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD STORAGE AT 3RD STORY BALCONY, NORTH STACK AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

  • Class CFIRST NO ACCESS TO RE- INSPECT VIOLATIONMar 11, 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BCIV14 MAILEDMar 11, 2026

    § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

See all 174 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
100%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: Multiple train lines within a few minute walk, good food in the area, close to multiple grocery stores Cons: People threw trash at bottom of the stairwell, no where to leave packages

mixedMar 2022
·
Anonymous

Pros: Close to public transportation. Cons: Neigbor are loud when is hot outside you would see everyone in the front of the building Advice to landlord: Get a better management company. Shamco s*ck I think they never a…

mixedJan 2021
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Live In Super
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

WEST 147TH STREET EQUITIES LLC

Portfolio of 8 buildingsHead officer: ALAN SHAMAHMail: 505 THORNALL ST., EDISON, NJ, 08837

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
B6.6
Averaged across 8 buildings
8
buildings
3.3
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 8 total

See all 8 →
  • A-522 W 147th StManhattan8.4 / 10
  • B534 WEST 147 STREETManhattan7.0 / 10
  • C526 WEST 147 STREETManhattan4.8 / 10
  • D530 WEST 147 STREETManhattan2.8 / 10
  • —530 W 147TH STManhattan— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1911Building constructed21 units · 5 floors
  2. nowWEST 147TH STREET EQUITIES LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 8 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

522 WEST 147 STREET · Manhattan · 40.827° N, -73.948° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby9 min
7 schools nearby1 min
The neighborhood

Hamilton Heights

Hamilton Heights is named for Alexander Hamilton's Harlem estate, and the neighborhood's hilltop position offers unexpected Manhattan views. Sugar Hill's elegant apartment buildings, City College's Gothic campus, and Dominican bakeries on Broadway create a layered, authentic neighborhood.

2,560buildings tracked3.5avg LucidIQ$3,425median 1BR
61,044population$65kmedian income87%renters
HistoricDiverseHilltop ViewsAcademicAffordable
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1911
Building constructed
21 units · 5 floors · class C1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
11 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: WEST 147TH STREET EQUITIES LLC
Portfolio includes 8 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDHIGHMar 11, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STOR

  • HPDMEDIUMMar 11, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MON

  • HPDHIGHMar 11, 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

  • HPDMEDIUMMar 11, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEV

  • HPDMEDIUMMar 11, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HO

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 25, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAS

  • HPDHIGHFeb 25, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STOR

  • HPDLOWFeb 25, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10.SQ.FT AT NORTH WALL IN

  • HPDLOWFeb 19, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT 1st WINDOW FR

  • HPDHIGHFeb 19, 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

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    34% belowArea: $3,775
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10031

Review Summary

2 reviews
3.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 2 reviews · avg 3.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: Multiple train lines within a few minute walk, good food in the area, close to multiple grocery stores Cons: People threw trash at bottom of the stairwel…"
— Anonymous · Mar 2022
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Neighborhood Vibe

Hamilton Heights is named for Alexander Hamilton's Harlem estate, and the neighborhood's hilltop position offers unexpected Manhattan views. Sugar Hill's elegant apartment buildings, City College's Gothic campus, and Dominican bakeries on Broadway create a layered, authentic neighborhood.

HistoricDiverseHilltop ViewsAcademicAffordable

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 9 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 139 STM3
    0.5 mi9 min
  • FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD/W 140 STM10
    0.6 mi11 min
  • SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 138 STM3
    0.6 mi11 min
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 135 STM100M101
    0.6 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 153 Adam Clayton PowellElementary
    0.0 mi1 min
  • The William Lynch SchoolElementary
    0.0 mi1 min
  • P.s./i.s. 210 - Twenty-First Century Academy For Community LeadershipK-8
    0.3 mi6 min
  • High School For Mathematics, Science And Engineering At City CollegeHigh School
    0.4 mi8 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Neighborhood Charter School Of Harlem 2Charter
    0.2 mi4 min
  • New Heights Academy Charter SchoolSecondary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Neighborhood Charter School Of HarlemK-8
    0.3 mi5 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Our Lady Of Lourdes SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Kids-Centric, Inc Northern Manhattan
    0.4 mi9 min
  • St Charles Borromeo SchoolElementary
    0.6 mi12 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10031
Violent100
Property466
Quality-of-life1,158
Total incidents1,441
PRECINCT
Top precinct#30
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1911
Floors5
Total units21
Rent-stab units21
ClassC1
BBL1020780047

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