What is the rent for a studio at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10031 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 34% below the neighborhood median.

Is 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 640 WEST 138 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 640 WEST 138 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

The registered owner of 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is HAMILTONHEIGHTSW138, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 a good landlord?

640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, owned by HAMILTONHEIGHTSW138, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

640 WEST 138 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

Yes, 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 7 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

There are 9 schools near 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 2 private schools. Nearby schools include Hamilton Grange Middle School (3 min walk), P.s. 192 Jacob H. Schiff (3 min walk), High School For Mathematics, Science And Engineering At City College (7 min walk), P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos (7 min walk), Kipp Infinity Charter School (4 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: AMSTERDAM AV/W 131 ST (M100, M101, M11), 0.41 mi away.

Is 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10031 zip code where 640 WEST 138 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 built and how many units does it have?

640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 was built in 1901, has 2 floors, contains 1 total unit.

What do tenants say about living at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?

640 WEST 138 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.

640 WEST 138 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Hamilton Heights, NYC

Hamilton Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10031

Built 19012 floors1 unitsBBL 1020860150

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsHLOwned byHAMILTONHEIGHTSW138, LLC3 bldgs

640 WEST 138 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10031

640 WEST 138 STREET is a prewar 1901 building, 1 unit in Hamilton Heights, NYC. Owned by HAMILTONHEIGHTSW138, LLC. Public records show 7 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age125 ybuilt 1901

311 complaints7last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$2,150/mo

1 BR

$2,210/mo

2 BR

$2,480/mo

3 BR

$3,100/mo

4 BR

$3,330/mo

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

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

—Area: —

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

34% belowArea: $3,775

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$2,150

$1,828 – $2,473

1 Bed

$2,210

$1,879 – $2,542

2 Bed

$3,775

$3,775

3 Bed

$3,100

$2,635 – $3,565

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

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

01 / 09

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.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

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

2636

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

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

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

7 total

Noise - Street/Sidewalk
2
Abandoned Vehicle
2
Blocked Driveway
1
Noise - Residential
1
Sewer
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Location is amazing, amazing views, but a bit pricey for what you get Cons: nothing stood out too much, having lived in big cities I knew what to expect as far as noise and bugs and co-living

positiveDec 2025

Anonymous

View all 1 reviews

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

HAMILTONHEIGHTSW138, LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildings

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

1901Building constructed1 units · 2 floors
nowHAMILTONHEIGHTSW138, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

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

07 / 10

About this area.

Hamilton Heights · 10031

640 WEST 138 STREET · Manhattan · 40.823° N, -73.955° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

AMSTERDAM AV/W 131 STM100M101M11
0.4 mi8 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 131 STM11M100M101
0.5 mi9 min
BROADWAY/W 125 STM4
0.5 mi9 min
W 125 ST/BROADWAYM125
0.5 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Hamilton Grange Middle SchoolMiddle School
0.2 mi3 min
P.s. 192 Jacob H. SchiffElementary
0.2 mi3 min
High School For Mathematics, Science And Engineering At City CollegeHigh School
0.3 mi7 min
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu CamposK-8
0.4 mi7 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Kipp Infinity Charter SchoolCharter
0.2 mi4 min
Kipp S.t.a.r. College Preparatory Charter SchoolK-12
0.2 mi4 min
Kipp Star Harlem College Prep Elementary SchoolCharter
0.2 mi4 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Our Lady Of Lourdes SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Kids-Centric, Inc Northern Manhattan
0.9 mi18 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

Explore Hamilton Heights

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 mi Harlem· 0.93 mi Harlem· 1.13 mi Washington Heights· 1.34 mi Harlem· 1.5 mi

Browse all NYC neighborhoods

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1901

Floors2

Total units1

ClassA9

BBL1020860150

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1901

Building constructed

1 units · 2 floors · class A9

now

Current owner: HAMILTONHEIGHTSW138, LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

7 events

311MEDIUMJun 9, 2025
Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
311MEDIUMJan 13, 2024
Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
311MEDIUMNov 10, 2023
Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
311MEDIUMNov 3, 2023
Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
311MEDIUMJul 4, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMay 3, 2021
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJul 4, 2020
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10031 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 34% below the neighborhood median.
Is 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 640 WEST 138 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 640 WEST 138 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
The registered owner of 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 is HAMILTONHEIGHTSW138, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 a good landlord?
640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, owned by HAMILTONHEIGHTSW138, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
640 WEST 138 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
Yes, 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 7 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
There are 9 schools near 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 2 private schools. Nearby schools include Hamilton Grange Middle School (3 min walk), P.s. 192 Jacob H. Schiff (3 min walk), High School For Mathematics, Science And Engineering At City College (7 min walk), P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos (7 min walk), Kipp Infinity Charter School (4 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: AMSTERDAM AV/W 131 ST (M100, M101, M11), 0.41 mi away.
Is 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10031 zip code where 640 WEST 138 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 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 built and how many units does it have?
640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 was built in 1901, has 2 floors, contains 1 total unit.
What do tenants say about living at 640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031?
640 WEST 138 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.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

09 / 10

Similar buildings nearby.

3333A BROADWAY

3333A BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY

Manhattan

View building

736 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

736 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Manhattan, NY, 10031

ManhattanBuilt 1926

View building

635 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

635 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Manhattan, NY, 10031

ManhattanBuilt 1912

View building

602 WEST 141 STREET

602 WEST 141 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031

ManhattanBuilt 1913

View building

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Embed this building’s record

Drop this scorecard into a tenant guide, blog post, or wiki. It updates itself as new violations are filed.

<iframe src="https://lucidrents.com/embed/building/6aeed246-c317-4699-a00c-1be03d2819c2" width="100%" height="220" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px" title="640 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10031 — LucidRents building record" loading="lazy"></iframe>

Building record last updated November 6, 2026. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.