Is 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?

Rent at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 has increased by 29% since 2019-06, going from $2,100 to $2,700 as of 2024-06. During COVID, rents dipped to $1,975 in 2021-03 before recovering.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?

Based on historical listing data, December tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to December could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.

Are there violations or complaints at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?

Yes, 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 has 47 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?

There are 10 schools near 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 004 Duke Ellington (1 min walk), Community Health Academy Of The Heights (3 min walk), Ged - P2g - Volunteers Of America (4 min walk), Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics (5 min walk), Whin Music Community Charter School (1 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?

526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: AMSTERDAM AV/W 153 ST (M101), 0.39 mi away.

Is 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10032 zip code where 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 is located had 1,761 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 184 violent crimes, 533 property crimes, and 1,044 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10032 for full details.

526 W 161ST ST — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · New York, NY 10032

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526 W 161ST ST

New York, NY 10032

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

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311 complaints47last 7 years

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Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

No active listings for this building

Area median: $2,850/mo

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Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

December

Most expensive

August

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Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to December.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $1,700

4 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,000

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

2 Bed$2,7001 listing

3 Bed$2,4001 listing

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

130 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

2858

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
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Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
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311Top Complaints

47 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
15
PAINT/PLASTER
8
FLOORING/STAIRS
5
PLUMBING
4
HEAT/HOT WATER
4

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
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Last 7 years

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Crime & safety.

10032 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10032

Violent184

Property533

Quality-of-life1,044

Total incidents1,761

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About this area.

Washington Heights · 10032

526 W 161ST ST · Manhattan · 40.836° N, -73.942° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

AMSTERDAM AV/W 153 STM101
0.4 mi8 min
W 155 ST/EDGECOMBE AVBx6M2
0.4 mi8 min
SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 153 STM3
0.4 mi8 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 152 STM100
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 004 Duke EllingtonElementary
0.1 mi1 min
Community Health Academy Of The HeightsSecondary
0.2 mi3 min
Ged - P2g - Volunteers Of AmericaGED/Alt
0.2 mi4 min
Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And MathematicsHigh School
0.2 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Whin Music Community Charter SchoolElementary
0.0 mi1 min
Whin Music Community Charter SchoolElementary
0.0 mi1 min
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter SchoolK-12
0.4 mi8 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Kids-Centric, Inc Northern Manhattan
0.3 mi5 min
Kids-Centric, Inc. Rena Day Care Cen
0.3 mi6 min
Incarnation SchoolElementary
0.7 mi14 min

The neighborhood

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is one of Manhattan's most vibrant Dominican neighborhoods — merengue spills out of car windows, mangonadas are sold on corners, and Fort Washington Avenue's medical campus (NewYork-Presbyterian) anchors the local economy. Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters are hidden gems.

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60,480population$57kmedian income91%renters

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 1, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMSep 5, 2021
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
311MEDIUMSep 5, 2021
PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
311MEDIUMJul 20, 2021
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMJul 20, 2021
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
311MEDIUMJul 20, 2021
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMJul 20, 2021
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
311MEDIUMJun 29, 2021
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
311MEDIUMJun 29, 2021
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMJun 29, 2021
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

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Frequently asked questions.

Is 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?
Rent at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 has increased by 29% since 2019-06, going from $2,100 to $2,700 as of 2024-06. During COVID, rents dipped to $1,975 in 2021-03 before recovering.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?
Based on historical listing data, December tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to December could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.
Are there violations or complaints at 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?
Yes, 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 has 47 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?
There are 10 schools near 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 004 Duke Ellington (1 min walk), Community Health Academy Of The Heights (3 min walk), Ged - P2g - Volunteers Of America (4 min walk), Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics (5 min walk), Whin Music Community Charter School (1 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032?
526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: AMSTERDAM AV/W 153 ST (M101), 0.39 mi away.
Is 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10032 zip code where 526 W 161ST ST, New York, NY 10032 is located had 1,761 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 184 violent crimes, 533 property crimes, and 1,044 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10032 for full details.

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