Anonymous
2 years ago
Pros: There is a roof over your head. Cons: Poor security and rodents. Advice to landlord: Superintendents should be kind, not aggressive of abusive.
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“Pros: There is a roof over your head. Cons: Poor security and rodents. Advice to landlord: Superintendents should be kind, not aggressive of abusive”
— Anonymous, Jun 2023
| Unit | Rent | As Of |
|---|---|---|
| — | $2,200/mo | Mar 2026 |
| Unit | Rent | As Of |
|---|---|---|
| — | $2,995/mo | Mar 2026 |
| — | $2,507/mo | Mar 2026 |
| 5C | $2,995/mo | Mar 2026 |
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Compared to median rents in 10040, Manhattan
Latest data: March 2026. This building has not been actively listed recently.
Studio
$3,046/mo
1BR
$3,331/mo
2BR
$4,508/mo
Based on listing data
Potential savings: ~18% by timing your move
18 questions answered
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is approximately $2,200 per month.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is approximately $2,995 per month.
Yes, 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is rent stabilized with 22 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
The registered owner of 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is 540 WEST 189TH GROUP LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040, owned by 540 WEST 189TH GROUP LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 241 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Yes, 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 has 241 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Yes, there are 1 eviction record on file for 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040. The most recent was in September 2024. Eviction records are public information sourced from city marshal data.
540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 has 2 building permits on record. Recent permit types include: Plumbing, Structural. Building permits can indicate ongoing construction or renovation work.
Yes, 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 has 10 litigations on record with the housing agency. Case types include: Heat and Hot Water, Tenant Action, Access Warrant - Non-Lead.
540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 offers 5 amenities including Fios Available, Dishwasher, Hardwood Floors, View, Washer/dryer. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Yes, 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 offers laundry amenities: Dishwasher, Washer/dryer.
There are 2 schools near 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040, including 2 charter schools. Nearby schools include Family Life Academy Charter Schools High School (20 min walk), Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden (19 min walk).
540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 has 1 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: OGDEN AV/W 162 ST (Bx13), 1.5 mi away.
The 10040 zip code where 540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is located has 1,649 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 10040 for a full breakdown by crime type.
540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 was built in 1917, has 6 floors, contains 30 total units.
540 WEST 189 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.
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