488 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10030

Built 19015 floors10 unitsBBL 1019590058

Current rent range

$1,900 – $2,675 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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488 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10030

488 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10030 is a 10-unit rental building in Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations286last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed1last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units10DHCR records

Building age125 ybuilt 1901

311 complaints84last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

Studio

$1,950/mo

3 listings

Studio

$1,900/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$2,375/mo

6 listings

1 BR

$2,675/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$2,437/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

April

Most expensive

November

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Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to April.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio3 listings

$2,200

$2,200

1 Bed6 listings

$2,375

$2,175 – $2,375

2 Bed2 listings

$2,437

$2,975 – $3,623

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Harlem

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,589

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

12%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

286 total

Door/Lock
76
Pest Infestation
34
Paint/Plaster
33
Smoke/CO Detector
26
Water Leak
14

311Top Complaints

84 total

PLUMBING
36
HEAT/HOT WATER
34
UNSANITARY CONDITION
31
DOOR/WINDOW
26
PAINT/PLASTER
14

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

1 filed

Evictions filed
1

Violations by Unit

(12 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class CNOV SENT OUTNov 28, 2025
§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class ANOV SENT OUTSep 26, 2025
§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT DOOR AT 1ST CLOSET AT NORTH IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTSep 26, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AT WALLS AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOV SENT OUTSep 26, 2025
§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

6 amenities

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher
Washer/dryer

OTHER

Fios Available
Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
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04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

GREATER HARLEM HOUSING HDFC

Portfolio of 13 buildingsPRESIDENT: LLOYD WILLIAMSMail: 200A WEST 136TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10030

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

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buildings

3.9

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 13 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1901Building constructed10 units · 5 floors
nowGREATER HARLEM HOUSING HDFCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 13 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

488 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.817° N, -73.948° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby10 min

7 schools nearby3 min

The neighborhood

Harlem

Strivers' Row and the surrounding blocks of central Harlem showcase some of Manhattan's most beautiful row houses, originally built for the Black elite in the early 1900s. The neighborhood retains a strong sense of community pride while welcoming a wave of new residents.

1,594buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$2,300median 1BR

31,268population$48kmedian income86%renters

HistoricBrownstonesCommunity PrideResidentialEvolving

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1901

Building constructed

10 units · 5 floors · class C4

2024

Rent stabilization on file

30 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: GREATER HARLEM HOUSING HDFC

Portfolio includes 13 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDLOWApr 29, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMApr 4, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 3, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMar 21, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMar 20, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMar 16, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMar 7, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMar 6, 2026
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
311MEDIUMFeb 12, 2026
GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM
311MEDIUMFeb 11, 2026
GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,950 – $1,950
11% belowArea: $2,200
1 Bed
This building: $2,375 – $2,375
3% aboveArea: $2,300
2 Bed
This building: $2,375 – $2,500
19% belowArea: $2,999
3 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $3,795
4+ Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $17,000

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

HistoricBrownstonesCommunity PrideResidentialEvolving

Energy Score

Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score

Site EUI93.4 kBtu/ft²

GHG Emissions167.2 tCO₂e

2022 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 10 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

W 125 ST/FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVDM125M101
0.5 mi10 min
MALCOLM X BLVD/W 129 STM102M7
0.5 mi10 min
W 125 ST/ADAM C POWELL BLVDM125M101
0.5 mi10 min
ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 125 STM2
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 092 Mary Mcleod BethuneElementary
0.2 mi3 min
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social ChangeSecondary
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. 129 John H. FinleyElementary
0.2 mi5 min
School Of Earth Exploration And Discovery Harlem (seed Harlem)Middle School
0.2 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Democracy Prep Charter High SchoolCharter
0.2 mi3 min
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter SchoolMiddle School
0.2 mi3 min
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter SchoolK-12
0.2 mi4 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Charles Borromeo SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Ny Center For Child Development
0.5 mi10 min
Our Lady Of Lourdes SchoolElementary
0.5 mi

At a glance

Year built1901

Floors5

Total units10

Rent-stab units10

ClassC4

BBL1019590058

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488 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

488 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

GREATER HARLEM HOUSING HDFC

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Harlem

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

What tenants actually say.

Rent trends.

Building amenities.

Rental intelligence.

The landlord.

GREATER HARLEM HOUSING HDFC

488 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

History of the building.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Location & daily life.

Harlem

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