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HomeNeighborhoodsHarlem
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3.6/5

Harlem Report Card

10039 · Manhattan · 483 buildings tracked

B

Building Quality

Average building score

B

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

F

Maintenance

Violations per building

F

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

483

Violations

28,767

Complaints

15,152

Reviews

246

Crime Summary (12 Months)

3,168

Total Incidents

301

Violent

1,071

Property

1,796

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

High Activity
Violations/Bldg

59.6

Above avg

Complaints/Bldg

31.4

Above avg

Reviews

246

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

3,168

Total incidents

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

F

2802 FREDRICK DOUGLASS BL, Manhattan, NY, 10039

3,332 violations1,416 complaints
D

2541 ADAM C POWELL BLVD, Manhattan, NY, 10039

2,759 violations544 complaints
F

700 ESPLANADE GDNS PLAZA, Manhattan, NY, 10039

1,059 violations1,670 complaints
D

133 WEST 145 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039

933 violations182 complaints
D

228 WEST 147 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10039

727 violations844 complaints

Largest Landlord

NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

16 buildings in this zip code

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Harlem Vibe Check

Upper Harlem around the Bradhurst area is quiet, residential, and rooted in Black American history. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is nearby, Colonial Park (now Jackie Robinson Park) offers green space, and the blocks feel unhurried compared to lower Manhattan.

ResidentialHistoricQuietAffordableCommunity Feel

Pros

  • ✓Jackie Robinson Park
  • ✓Cultural institutions nearby
  • ✓Affordable
  • ✓Quiet residential streets

Cons

  • ✗Limited commercial activity
  • ✗Fewer transit options
  • ✗Some blocks feel underserved
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harlem

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 10039 zip code had 3,168 reported crime incidents, including 301 violent crimes and 1,071 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 7.0 out of 10. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Harlem (10039) has 483 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 7.2 out of 10. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 10039 zip code have a combined 28,767 housing violations on record (an average of 59.6 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Harlem (10039) is NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, managing 16 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 246 reviews across 72 buildings in Harlem (10039). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Harlem (10039) has 483 tracked buildings with 28,767 violations and 15,152 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Harlem (10039) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Harlem (10039) recorded 3,168 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 301 violent crimes, 1,071 property crimes, and 1,796 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 10039.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Harlem (10039) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 10039 zip code.

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

B

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B

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B

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B

Midtown West

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2,639 buildings

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

29,887

Median Income

$52k

Renters

85%

Median Age

37.5

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

394 transit stops nearby

18

Subway Stops

288

Bus Stops

88

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 17% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 95% of neighborhoods