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4.0/5

Washington Heights Report Card

10040 · Manhattan · 1,018 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

F

Maintenance

Violations per building

F

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

1,018

Violations

52,136

Complaints

28,091

Reviews

398

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 47% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 13% of neighborhoods

Crime Summary (12 Months)

1,072

Total Incidents

71

Violent

392

Property

609

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

High Activity
Violations/Bldg

51.2

Above avg

Complaints/Bldg

27.6

Above avg

Reviews

398

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

1,072

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

B

460 AUDUBON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040

1,240 violations407 complaints
C

64 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040

1,044 violations563 complaints
B

140 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040

966 violations271 complaints
C

681 WEST 193 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040

927 violations486 complaints
C

2 ELLWOOD STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040

924 violations595 complaints

Largest Landlord

NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

18 buildings in this zip code

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Washington Heights Vibe Check

The Fort Tryon Park area of Washington Heights is Manhattan's most underrated neighborhood — the Cloisters medieval museum, sweeping Hudson views from the Heather Garden, and a tight-knit residential community that feels worlds away from Midtown.

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Pros

  • ✓Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters
  • ✓Stunning Hudson views
  • ✓Affordable rents
  • ✓A train to Midtown

Cons

  • ✗Long commute to lower Manhattan
  • ✗Very hilly
  • ✗Limited nightlife and retail
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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Heights

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 10040 zip code had 1,072 reported crime incidents, including 71 violent crimes and 392 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Washington Heights (10040) has 1,018 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.0 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 10040 zip code have a combined 52,136 housing violations on record (an average of 51.2 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Washington Heights (10040) is NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, managing 18 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 398 reviews across 156 buildings in Washington Heights (10040). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Washington Heights (10040) has 1,018 tracked buildings with 52,136 violations and 28,091 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Washington Heights (10040) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Washington Heights (10040) recorded 1,072 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 71 violent crimes, 392 property crimes, and 609 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 10040.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Washington Heights (10040) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 10040 zip code.

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

232 transit stops nearby

9

Subway Stops

166

Bus Stops

57

Bike Stations

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

43,653

Median Income

$59k

Renters

85%

Median Age

40.3

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