What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is approximately $3,895 per month.

How does rent at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10031 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 3% above the neighborhood median.

Is 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 11% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

The registered owner of 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is 539 W. 144TH STREET LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 a good landlord?

539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, owned by 539 W. 144TH STREET LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 9 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Yes, 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 9 housing violations and 43 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

There are 10 schools near 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell (2 min walk), The William Lynch School (2 min walk), High School For Mathematics, Science And Engineering At City College (5 min walk), Hamilton Grange Middle School (7 min walk), Neighborhood Charter School Of Harlem 2 (4 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 137 ST (M3), 0.49 mi away.

Is 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10031 zip code where 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is located had 1,382 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 95 violent crimes, 445 property crimes, and 842 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10031 for full details.

When was 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 built and how many units does it have?

539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 was built in 1900, has 5 floors, contains 5 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

539 WEST 144 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Hamilton Heights, NYC

Hamilton Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10031

Built 19005 floors5 unitsBBL 1020767501

Current rent range

$3,895 – $3,895 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviews5WOwned by539 W. 144TH STREET LLC3 bldgs

539 WEST 144 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10031

539 WEST 144 STREET is a prewar 1900 building, 5 floors, 5 units in Hamilton Heights, NYC. Owned by 539 W. 144TH STREET LLC. Public records show 11 open violations, 43 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations9last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age126 ybuilt 1900

311 complaints43last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$3,895/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the 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.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

2 BR

This building: $3,895 – $3,895

3% aboveArea: $3,775

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed1 listing

$3,775

$3,775

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan

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Rental intelligence.

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.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

171 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

3350

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

9 total

Pest Infestation
4

311Top Complaints

43 total

Water System
23
Rodent
5
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
3
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
3
Illegal Parking
2

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 17, 2025
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 2, 2024
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 16, 2023
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 2, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 16, 2022
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

See all 9 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Unit 1A Pros: - Great building management - Great neighbors - Good amenities - Close to subway (1 train and ABCD trains) - Close to many pharmacies (CVS, RiteAid) - Close to utility stores (ATT, Spectrum) - Good restaur…

positiveSep 2022

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What tenants actually say.

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The landlord.

539 W. 144TH STREET LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsMEMBER: JEFFREY SHEEHANMail: 417 NEWPORT STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11207

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.0

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1900Building constructed5 units · 5 floors
now539 W. 144TH STREET LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10031 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10031

Violent95

Property445

Quality-of-life842

Total incidents1,382

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About this area.

Hamilton Heights · 10031

539 WEST 144 STREET · Manhattan · 40.825° N, -73.949° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby10 min

7 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 137 STM3
0.5 mi10 min
FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD/W 138 STM10
0.5 mi11 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 133 STM101
0.5 mi11 min
W 133 ST/AMSTERDAM AVM11
0.6 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 153 Adam Clayton PowellElementary
0.1 mi2 min
The William Lynch SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
High School For Mathematics, Science And Engineering At City CollegeHigh School
0.3 mi5 min
Hamilton Grange Middle SchoolMiddle School
0.4 mi7 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Neighborhood Charter School Of Harlem 2Charter
0.2 mi4 min
Neighborhood Charter School Of HarlemK-8
0.2 mi5 min
New Heights Academy Charter SchoolSecondary
0.3 mi6 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Our Lady Of Lourdes SchoolElementary
0.1 mi3 min
St Charles Borromeo SchoolElementary
0.5 mi11 min
Kids-Centric, Inc Northern Manhattan
0.6 mi11 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.

3,046buildings tracked3.4avg LucidIQ$3,425median 1BR

61,044population$65kmedian income87%renters

HistoricDiverseHilltop ViewsAcademicAffordable

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Neighborhood overview

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

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Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1900

Floors5

Total units5

ClassR1

BBL1020767501

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1900

Building constructed

5 units · 5 floors · class R1

now

Current owner: 539 W. 144TH STREET LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDHIGHNov 17, 2025
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
311MEDIUMSep 18, 2025
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMAug 18, 2025
Water System — Hydrant Running Full (WA4)
311MEDIUMAug 12, 2025
Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
311MEDIUMJul 31, 2025
Water System — Hydrant Running Full (WA4)
311MEDIUMJul 14, 2025
Water System — Hydrant Running Full (WA4)
311MEDIUMJun 30, 2025
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMJun 25, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 25, 2025
Water System — Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE)
311MEDIUMAug 26, 2024
Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is approximately $3,895 per month.
How does rent at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10031 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 3% above the neighborhood median.
Is 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 11% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
The registered owner of 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is 539 W. 144TH STREET LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 a good landlord?
539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, owned by 539 W. 144TH STREET LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 9 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Yes, 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 9 housing violations and 43 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
There are 10 schools near 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell (2 min walk), The William Lynch School (2 min walk), High School For Mathematics, Science And Engineering At City College (5 min walk), Hamilton Grange Middle School (7 min walk), Neighborhood Charter School Of Harlem 2 (4 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 137 ST (M3), 0.49 mi away.
Is 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10031 zip code where 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is located had 1,382 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 95 violent crimes, 445 property crimes, and 842 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10031 for full details.
When was 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 built and how many units does it have?
539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 was built in 1900, has 5 floors, contains 5 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
539 WEST 144 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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