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650 W 42ND ST

Manhattan, NY 10036

650 W 42ND ST, Manhattan, NY 10036 is a rental building in Midtown West, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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42ND ST
  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.

Midtown West · 10036
Neighborhood overview
Midtown West→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10036
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Midtown West
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Midtown West· 0.58 miMidtown· 0.72 miMurray Hill· 1.05 miChelsea· 1.13 miMidtown East· 1.19 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

650 W 42ND ST — Rent Intelligence for Midtown West, NYC

Midtown West · Manhattan, NY 10036
Current rent range
$3,930 – $5,880 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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2.4 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 25 reviews
Manhattan building. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessMarket
LivabilityPoor
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews252.4 ★ avg
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age—year unknown
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$3,990/mo
1 listing
Studio
$3,930/mo
1 listing
1 BR
$4,880/mo
1 listing
1 BR
$4,190/mo
1 listing
2 BR
$5,880/mo
1 listing
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
June
Most expensive
October
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Potential savings: ~10% by timing your move to June.

Units Historic Rent 4 listings

Studio$2,67062 listings
1 Bed$3,39069 listings
2 Bed$5,29097 listings
3 Bed$5,1007 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1 listing
$4,600
$4,600
1 Bed1 listing
$5,695
$5,695
2 Bed1 listing
$5,880
$8,975 – $9,225
$4k$7k$10k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Midtown West
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$5,036
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
2.4%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
21%
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
29
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
46
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
76
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
1089
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
11100
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • No complaints
    0

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.

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.4 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
25 reviews
5★
4%
4★
28%
3★
12%
2★
16%
1★
40%

My boyfriend and I have been living at River Place for almost 2 months and it was the best decision we ever made! The building is clean and spacious and the amenities can’t be beat! We couldnâ&eu…

positiveApr 2026
·
Anonymous

Upon reflection, my tenure at RiverPlace has been marked by a series of service challenges. The building itself shows signs of age and lacks proper maintenance. The responsiveness of the management team is notably lackin…

negativeJun 2024
·
Anonymous

This is the worst place to live In New York City. This building is for old grumpy people. If you are one of these then come here at your own risk, neighbors are toxic and will call the police even if you're talking…

negativeMar 2024
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

0 amenities
BUILDING
  • No amenities on file yet
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

Owner not yet identified

No owner is currently linked to this building in public records. Ownership data is pulled from ACRIS deeds and HPD registrations.

Portfolio Grade
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No portfolio data
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buildings
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avg score / 5
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portfolio grade
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nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowCurrent ownerOwner of record per HPD registration.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

650 W 42ND ST · Manhattan · 40.762° N, -74.001° W
48
Walk
25
Transit
41
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby3 min
7 schools nearby5 min
The neighborhood

Midtown West

Hell's Kitchen has transformed from a rough-and-tumble neighborhood into a thriving, diverse community with excellent restaurant row, strong LGBTQ+ presence, and easy access to Midtown without Midtown prices.

1,940buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,695median 1BR
30,930population$102kmedian income92%renters
DiverseRestaurant RowLGBTQ+ FriendlyAccessibleUp-and-Coming
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
—
No building history on file
Major milestones (construction, ownership changes, permits) appear here once recorded.

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $3,990 – $3,990
    13% belowArea: $4,600
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $4,880 – $4,880
    14% belowArea: $5,695
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $5,880 – $5,880
    35% belowArea: $9,100
Compared to median rents in 10036

Review Summary

25 reviews
2.4 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 25 reviews · avg 2.4 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"My boyfriend and I have been living at River Place for almost 2 months and it was the best decision we ever made! The building is clean and spacious and the ame…"
— Anonymous · Apr 2026
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Neighborhood Vibe

Hell's Kitchen has transformed from a rough-and-tumble neighborhood into a thriving, diverse community with excellent restaurant row, strong LGBTQ+ presence, and easy access to Midtown without Midtown prices.

DiverseRestaurant RowLGBTQ+ FriendlyAccessibleUp-and-Coming

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

25
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 3 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 11 AV/W 42 STM12
    0.2 mi3 min
  • W 42 ST/11 AVM42
    0.2 mi4 min
  • 11 AV/W 38 STM12
    0.3 mi5 min
  • lincoln tnl ap/lincoln tnl apSIM25SIM30SIM22SIM24
    0.3 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Beacon High SchoolHigh School
    0.3 mi5 min
  • P.s. 051 Elias HoweElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Ged-P2g-Covenant House/day-AhsepGED/Alt
    0.4 mi7 min
  • Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction, TheHigh School
    0.5 mi10 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter School - Hudson YardsElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Success Academy Charter School Midtown WestCharter
    0.6 mi11 min
  • Success Academy Charter School - Hell's KitchenElementary
    0.6 mi11 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • De La Salle AcademyMiddle School
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Hudsonway Immersion SchoolElementary
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Sacred Heart Of Jesus SchoolElementary
    0.6 mi12 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10036
Violent335
Property1,946
Quality-of-life2,787
Total incidents4,560
PRECINCT
Top precinct#14
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

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