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540 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10032

540 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10032 is a 60-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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  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 · 10032
Neighborhood overview
Washington Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10032
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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
Washington Heights· 0.95 miHamilton Heights· 1.34 miHarlem· 1.45 miWashington Heights· 1.63 miHarlem· 1.7 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
54
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.

540 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10032
Built 19106 floors60 unitsBBL 1021220084
Current rent range
$1,200 – $50,000 / mo
7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations195last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units60DHCR records
Building age116 ybuilt 1910
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$4,000/mo
1316 listings
1 BR
$5,000/mo
2704 listings
2 BR
$6,495/mo
1894 listings
3 BR
$7,555/mo
817 listings
4 BR
$9,100/mo
235 listings
5 BR
$15,650/mo
39 listings
6 BR
$29,750/mo
10 listings
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
December
Most expensive
August
JFMAMJJASOND

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1316 listings
$4,000
$1,700 – $50,000
1 Bed2704 listings
$1,700
$1,700
2 Bed1894 listings
$6,495
$2,096 – $49,500
3 Bed817 listings
$7,555
$1,250 – $50,000
4 Bed235 listings
$4,000
$4,000
5 Bed39 listings
$15,650
$1,230 – $50,000
6+ Bed10 listings
$29,750
$7,995 – $45,000
$0$28k$56k
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
133 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
47
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
63
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
23
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2265
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

Worsening
171394020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 195311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

195 total
  • Pest Infestation
    48
  • Paint/Plaster
    46
  • Door/Lock
    22
  • Flooring
    16
  • Window/Guard
    12

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Illegal Parking
    2
  • Noise - Residential
    2
  • Water System
    1
  • Noise - Commercial
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(25 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CVIOLATION OPENMay 20, 2026

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 16, 2026

    § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE AT ALL FLOORS AND LANDINGS AT ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 9, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 9, 2026

    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1J, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 9, 2026

    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1J, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

58 amenities
BUILDING
  • Playroom
  • Elevator
  • Doorman
  • Co-working
  • Lobby
  • Lounge
  • Community Room
  • Mail Room
  • Concierge
  • Package Room
  • Wifi
  • Smoke Free
  • Business Center
  • Library
  • Wi-fi
OUTDOOR
  • Courtyard
  • Garden
  • Balcony
  • Grill
  • Swimming Pool
  • Patio
  • Rooftop
  • Terrace
  • Bbq
  • Pool
  • Roof Deck
FITNESS
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness
  • Yoga
  • Spa
PARKING & BIKES
  • Ev Charging
  • Bike Room
  • Bike Storage
  • Garage
  • Parking
LAUNDRY
  • Laundry In Unit
  • Washer Dryer
  • In-unit Laundry
  • Laundry Room
  • Washer/dryer
SECURITY
  • Surveillance
  • Gated
  • Security
  • Cctv
  • Video Intercom
PET FRIENDLY
  • Cat Friendly
  • Pets Allowed
  • Dog Run
  • Pet Friendly
STORAGE
  • Storage
  • Storage Room
LUXURY
  • Penthouse
  • Wine Cellar
  • Screening Room
OTHER
  • W/d
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

HP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSING

Portfolio of 9 buildingsMEMBER: MATTHEW KELLERMail: 80 FIFTH AVENUE, New York, NY, 10011

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
C+5.6
Averaged across 9 buildings
9
buildings
2.8
avg score / 5
C+
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 9 total

See all 9 →
  • B+701 WEST 179 STREETManhattan7.8 / 10
  • B-1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUEManhattan6.4 / 10
  • B-1245 ST NICHOLAS AVENUEManhattan6.0 / 10
  • B-545 WEST 164 STREETManhattan6.0 / 10
  • C+1631 ST NICHOLAS AVENUEManhattan5.6 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1910Building constructed60 units · 6 floors
  2. nowHP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSINGOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 9 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

540 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.838° N, -73.940° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby6 min
7 schools nearby1 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.

1,866buildings tracked3.4avg LucidIQ$1,700median 1BR
60,480population$57kmedian income91%renters
Dominican CultureAffordableParksCommunity-RootedLively
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1910
Building constructed
60 units · 6 floors · class D7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
54 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: HP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSING
Portfolio includes 9 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDHIGHMay 20, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5th STORY,

  • HPDLOWApr 16, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE AT ALL FLOORS AND LANDINGS AT ALL STORIES AT PUBLI

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR FRAME CASING IN THE ENTRANCE

  • HPDHIGHApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY,

  • HPDLOWApr 9, 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

  • HPDLOWApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN TH

  • HPDHIGHApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STO

  • HPDLOWApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN TH

  • HPDLOWApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN TH

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,700 – $50,000
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $45,000
    194% aboveArea: $1,700
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,096 – $49,500
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,250 – $50,000
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $50,000
    127% aboveArea: $4,000
Compared to median rents in 10032

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

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.

Dominican CultureAffordableParksCommunity-RootedLively

Energy Score

2
Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI140.5 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions470.67 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • EDGECOMBE AV/W 160 STM2
    0.3 mi6 min
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 158 STM3M101M100
    0.3 mi7 min
  • EDGECOMBE AV/W 160 STM2
    0.3 mi7 min
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 158 STM101M3M100
    0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Ged - P2g - Volunteers Of AmericaGED/Alt
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And MathematicsHigh School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Community Math & Science PrepMiddle School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • The Mott Hall SchoolMiddle School
    0.2 mi4 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Whin Music Community Charter SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter SchoolK-12
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Kipp Star Elementary Charter SchoolCharter
    0.6 mi12 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Kids-Centric, Inc. Rena Day Care Cen
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Kids-Centric, Inc Northern Manhattan
    0.5 mi9 min
  • Incarnation SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi10 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10032
Violent189
Property551
Quality-of-life1,357
Total incidents1,824
PRECINCT
Top precinct#33
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1910
Floors6
Total units60
Rent-stab units60
ClassD7
BBL1021220084

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