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701 WEST 179 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10033

701 WEST 179 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10033 is a 57-unit rental building in Washington Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B+
LucidIQ Score
701 WEST
179 STREET
  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 · 10033
Neighborhood overview
Washington Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10033
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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 miWashington Heights· 1.57 miHamilton Heights· 1.65 miInwood· 2 miHarlem· 2.15 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
46
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.

701 WEST 179 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10033
Built 19206 floors57 unitsBBL 1021760054
Current rent range
$2,385 – $3,700 / mo
4 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviewsHWOwned byHP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSING9 bldgs
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Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations353last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed2last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units57DHCR records
Building age106 ybuilt 1920
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR
$2,450/mo
6 listings
2 BR
$3,274/mo
1 listing
3 BR
$3,042/mo
8 listings
3 BR
$3,025/mo
2 listings
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
September
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed6 listings
$2,450
$2,400 – $2,500
2 Bed1 listing
$3,200
$3,200
3 Bed8 listings
$3,042
$2,385 – $3,700
$2k$3k$4k
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
132 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
37
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
73
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
22
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2309
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
3224168020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 353311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 11Evictions 2

HPDTop Violations

353 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    117
  • Door/Lock
    56
  • Pest Infestation
    32
  • Window/Guard
    25
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    22

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Residential
    106
  • Noise
    11
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    6
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    4
  • Elevator
    4

DOBTop Filings

11 total
  • DOB Violations
    11

EvictionsEvictions

2 filed
  • Evictions filed
    2

Violations by Unit

(26 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 3, 2026

    § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, NORTH WALL, WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 27, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 3, 2026

    § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET ... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 27, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 3, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 27, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 3, 2026

    § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 27, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 3, 2026

    § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 27, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

6 amenities
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Good Cause
  • Has Evictions
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

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Top 5 by score · of 9 total

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  • B-1621 ST NICHOLAS AVENUEManhattan6.4 / 10
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  • B-545 WEST 164 STREETManhattan6.0 / 10
  • C+610 WEST 174 STREETManhattan5.8 / 10
  • C+1631 ST NICHOLAS AVENUEManhattan5.6 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1920Building constructed57 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.

701 WEST 179 STREET · Manhattan · 40.849° N, -73.937° W
47
Walk
24
Transit
40
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby4 min
7 schools nearby4 min
The neighborhood

Washington Heights

The western stretch of Washington Heights climbs toward the George Washington Bridge, offering some of Manhattan's most dramatic views of the Hudson and Palisades. The neighborhood's Dominican character is strongest here, with lively streets and affordable rents that attract families.

1,239buildings tracked3.9avg LucidIQ$2,550median 1BR
58,711population$77kmedian income85%renters
AffordableViewsFamily-OrientedDominican CultureResidential
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1920
Building constructed
57 units · 6 floors · class D7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
46 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: HP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSING
Portfolio includes 9 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • EvictionHIGHMay 5, 2026

    Eviction Executed — Apt 39 — Possession

  • 311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026

    Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding

  • HPDLOWApr 3, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st DOOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOC

  • HPDHIGHApr 3, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 3, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 1O SQUARE FEET AT THE

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 3, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING, 1st CLOSE

  • HPDHIGHApr 3, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE

  • HPDHIGHApr 3, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE

  • HPDLOWApr 3, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET ... IN TH

  • HPDHIGHApr 3, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,400 – $2,500
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $3,274 – $3,274
    2% aboveArea: $3,200
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,385 – $3,700
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10033

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

The western stretch of Washington Heights climbs toward the George Washington Bridge, offering some of Manhattan's most dramatic views of the Hudson and Palisades. The neighborhood's Dominican character is strongest here, with lively streets and affordable rents that attract families.

AffordableViewsFamily-OrientedDominican CultureResidential

Energy Score

1
Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI154.4 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions688.66 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

24
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 4 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 176 STM3
    0.2 mi4 min
  • FORT WASHINGTON AV/W 174 STM4
    0.3 mi5 min
  • FORT WASHINGTON AV/W 173 STM4
    0.3 mi6 min
  • BROADWAY/W 174 STM5
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • I.s. 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers SchoolMiddle School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Ged-P2g-Youth Build-Nmic - AhsepGED/Alt
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Dos Puentes Elementary SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • P.s. 132 Juan Pablo DuarteElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • School In The Square Public Charter SchoolMiddle School
    0.1 mi1 min
  • The Equity Project Charter School - Early Childhood ProgramCharter
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Kipp Star Elementary Charter SchoolCharter
    0.2 mi5 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Incarnation SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Yeshiva Rabbi S R HirschElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Birch Family-Washington HeightsElementary
    0.3 mi7 min

At a glance

Year built1920
Floors6
Total units57
Rent-stab units57
ClassD7
BBL1021760054

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