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526 WEST 147 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10031

526 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.

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LucidIQ Score
526 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
7
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.

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

Hamilton Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10031
Built 19205 floors21 unitsBBL 1020780049
Current rent range
$3,600 – $3,600 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★2.45 reviews
Verified reviewsW1Owned byWEST 147TH STREET EQUITIES LLC8 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
C
★★★★★
2.4 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 5 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityPoor
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations183last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews52.4 ★ avg
Rent-stab units21DHCR records
Building age106 ybuilt 1920
311 complaints118last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

3 BR
$3,600/mo
11 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
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

3 Bed11 listings
$3,600
$3,600
$3.3k$3.6k$4k
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
151 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
73
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
47
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
31
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
3158
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
41312110020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 183311 Complaints 118DOB Filings 2Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

183 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    47
  • Door/Lock
    24
  • Pest Infestation
    19
  • Flooring
    17
  • Water Leak
    16

311Top Complaints

118 total
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    213
  • Noise - Residential
    168
  • Illegal Fireworks
    35
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    28
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    23

DOBTop Filings

2 total
  • DOB Violations
    2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(16 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMay 18, 2026

    § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 18, 2026

    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTMay 18, 2026

    § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTMay 18, 2026

    § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMay 18, 2026

    § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

See all 183 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.4 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5 reviews
5★
0%
4★
20%
3★
0%
2★
80%
1★
0%

Pros: Distance to ABCD and 1 trains. Cons: Roaches, mice, flies, drug dealers, packages stolen, bed bugs. Advice to landlord: Get better.

negativeJul 2022
·
Anonymous

Unit 42 Pros: The rent price is really good Cons: It can get pretty sketchy during night times

positiveJun 2022
·
Anonymous

Pros: Nothing really honestly Cons: The building itself is dirty, the downstairs neighbors especially treat the lobby as if it’s a part of their apartment. They smoke inside, litter, even do hair. They also steal packag…

negativeOct 2021
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Hardwood Floors
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
  • B-522 WEST 147 STREETManhattan6.2 / 10
  • D530 WEST 147 STREETManhattan2.8 / 10
  • —530 W 147TH STManhattan— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1920Building 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.

526 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
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1920
Building constructed
21 units · 5 floors · class C5
2024
Rent stabilization on file
7 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: WEST 147TH STREET EQUITIES LLC
Portfolio includes 8 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDHIGHMay 18, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATION

  • HPDHIGHMay 18, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE

  • HPDMEDIUMMay 18, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATE

  • HPDMEDIUMMay 18, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED A

  • HPDMEDIUMMay 18, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCAT

  • HPDMEDIUMMay 18, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATH

  • HPDLOWMay 18, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN T

  • HPDMEDIUMMay 18, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYE

  • 311MEDIUMApr 11, 2026

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMApr 10, 2026

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • 2 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $3,775
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $3,600 – $3,600
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10031

Review Summary

5 reviews
2.4 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 5 reviews · avg 2.4 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: Distance to ABCD and 1 trains. Cons: Roaches, mice, flies, drug dealers, packages stolen, bed bugs. Advice to landlord: Get better."
— Anonymous · Jul 2022
Read all 5 reviews →

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
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 138 STM101M100
    0.5 mi9 min
  • SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 139 STM3
    0.5 mi10 min
  • FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD/W 140 STM10
    0.6 mi11 min
  • SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 138 STM3
    0.6 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 153 Adam Clayton PowellElementary
    0.1 mi1 min
  • The William Lynch SchoolElementary
    0.1 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
  • New Heights Academy Charter SchoolSecondary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Neighborhood Charter School Of Harlem 2Charter
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Neighborhood Charter School Of HarlemK-8
    0.3 mi6 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 built1920
Floors5
Total units21
Rent-stab units21
ClassC5
BBL1020780049

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