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709 WEST 169 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10032

709 WEST 169 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10032 is a 43-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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709 WEST
169 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 · 10032
Neighborhood overview
Washington Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10032
See full breakdown→
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
41
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.

709 WEST 169 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10032
Built 19126 floors43 unitsBBL 1021390140
Current rent range
$1,200 – $50,000 / mo
7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
Leave a review
★★★★★4.01 reviews
Verified reviewsRCOwned byROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES, INC.46 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A-
★★★★★
4.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 1 review
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityGood
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations17last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed1last 7 years
Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units43DHCR records
Building age114 ybuilt 1912
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$3,995/mo
1313 listings
1 BR
$5,009/mo
2632 listings
2 BR
$6,495/mo
1861 listings
3 BR
$7,650/mo
796 listings
4 BR
$9,050/mo
236 listings
5 BR
$16,495/mo
39 listings
6 BR
$29,500/mo
11 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

Studio1313 listings
$3,995
$1,700 – $50,000
1 Bed2632 listings
$1,700
$1,700
2 Bed1861 listings
$6,495
$2,200 – $49,500
3 Bed796 listings
$7,650
$1,250 – $50,000
4 Bed236 listings
$4,000
$4,000
5 Bed39 listings
$16,495
$1,230 – $50,000
6+ Bed11 listings
$29,500
$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
120 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
30
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
65
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
25
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2205
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
191410502020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 17311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 1

HPDTop Violations

17 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    10
  • Window/Guard
    2
  • Roof/Ceiling
    1
  • Water Leak
    1
  • Fire Escape/Stairs
    1

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Illegal Parking
    386
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    40
  • Noise - Residential
    20
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    6
  • Missed Collection
    6

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

1 filed
  • Evictions filed
    1

Violations by Unit

(5 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 30, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED STEAM PIPE AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 30, 2025

    § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT 1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM WEST AT SOUTH AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 5, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 5, 2025

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASHES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 5, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 6th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

See all 17 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 reviews
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4★
100%
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Pros: Apartments are reasonably sized. Edwin ( Super ) is the best and very responsive. Cons: The layouts are a little funky because of the nature of it being an old building.

positiveJan 2026
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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

The landlord.

ROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES, INC.

Portfolio of 46 buildingsVICE PRESIDENt: KENRICK OUMail: 405 EAST 71 STREET, New York, NY, 10021

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile
Portfolio Grade
B7.2
Averaged across 46 buildings
46
buildings
3.6
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 46 total

See all 46 →
  • A720 WEST 170 STREETManhattan9.0 / 10
  • A-625 WEST 164 STREETManhattan8.0 / 10
  • A-235 FT WASHINGTON AVENUEManhattan8.0 / 10
  • A-625 WEST 169 STREETManhattan8.0 / 10
  • B4025 B'WAYManhattan7.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1912Building constructed43 units · 6 floors
  2. nowROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES, INC.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 46 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

709 WEST 169 STREET · Manhattan · 40.843° N, -73.943° 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

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
1912
Building constructed
43 units · 6 floors · class D1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
41 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: ROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES, INC.
Portfolio includes 46 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 22, 2026

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMApr 14, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

  • 311MEDIUMApr 11, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

  • 311MEDIUMApr 7, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

  • 311MEDIUMMar 25, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

  • 311MEDIUMMar 25, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

  • 311MEDIUMMar 20, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • 311MEDIUMMar 15, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

  • 311MEDIUMMar 14, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

  • 311MEDIUMMar 12, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,700 – $50,000
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $45,000
    195% aboveArea: $1,700
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,200 – $49,500
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,250 – $50,000
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $50,000
    126% aboveArea: $4,000
Compared to median rents in 10032

Review Summary

1 reviews
4.0 / 5
Would recommendBased on 1 reviews · avg 4.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: Apartments are reasonably sized. Edwin ( Super ) is the best and very responsive. Cons: The layouts are a little funky because of the nature of it being…"
— Anonymous · Jan 2026
Read all 1 reviews →

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

54
AverageENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI93.1 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions238.53 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
  • BROADWAY/W 168 STM100Bx7
    0.2 mi4 min
  • BROADWAY/W 168 STM2M3
    0.2 mi4 min
  • FORT WASHINGTON AV/W 165 STM4
    0.2 mi5 min
  • BROADWAY/W 167 STM5
    0.2 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s./i.s. 173 Fort Washington School In The HeightsK-8
    0.2 mi4 min
  • P.s. 128 AudubonElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Castle Bridge SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Ged - P2g - Volunteers Of AmericaGED/Alt
    0.3 mi6 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Kipp Star Elementary Charter SchoolCharter
    0.4 mi9 min
  • Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter SchoolK-12
    0.4 mi9 min
  • Whin Music Community Charter SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi10 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Incarnation SchoolElementary
    0.4 mi7 min
  • Kids-Centric, Inc. Rena Day Care Cen
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Kids-Centric, Inc Northern Manhattan
    0.7 mi15 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 built1912
Floors6
Total units43
Rent-stab units43
ClassD1
BBL1021390140

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