521 WEST 159 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10032

Built 19055 floors20 unitsBBL 1021180050

Current rent range

$1,900 – $3,250 / mo

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

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521 WEST 159 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10032

521 WEST 159 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10032 is a 20-unit rental building in Washington Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations184last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units20DHCR records

Building age121 ybuilt 1905

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$1,900/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$3,000/mo

1 listing

3 BR

$3,250/mo

1 listing

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

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Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to December.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed1 listing

$1,900

$1,900

3 Bed1 listing

$3,250

$3,250

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

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Rental intelligence.

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.

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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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

184 total

Paint/Plaster
38
Door/Lock
23
Window/Guard
19
Pest Infestation
17
Smoke/CO Detector
16

311Top Complaints

0 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
35
DOOR/WINDOW
11
Noise - Residential
10
PLUMBING
8
WATER LEAK
7

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(13 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 10, 2026
§ 27-2028, 2032 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM, OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 10, 2026
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 10, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE KNOB TO RADIATOR SHUT OFF VALVE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 10, 2026
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT THE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 23, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 23, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

6 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
9 Foot Ceilings
Good Cause
Has Evictions
Rent Stabilized

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

515 NEW LIFE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO RPORATION

Portfolio of 3 buildingsSECRETARY: YVONNE STENNETTMail: 1328 NEW YOKR AVENUE, HUNTINGTON, NY, 11746

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

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buildings

3.8

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1905Building constructed20 units · 5 floors
now515 NEW LIFE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO RPORATIONOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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Location & daily life.

521 WEST 159 STREET · Manhattan · 40.835° N, -73.942° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

7 schools nearby1 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

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Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1905

Building constructed

20 units · 5 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

20 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 515 NEW LIFE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO RPORATION

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 15, 2026
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
HPDHIGHApr 10, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2028, 2032 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM, OR AN APPROVED SYST
HPDMEDIUMApr 10, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 42, 4th STORY, 1s
HPDMEDIUMApr 10, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT THE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 42, 4th ST
HPD

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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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

1 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $1,700
2 Bed
This building: $1,900 – $1,900
—Area: —
3 Bed
This building: $3,250 – $3,250
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $4,000

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Dominican CultureAffordableParksCommunity-RootedLively

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 9 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

SAINT NICHOLAS AV/W 151 STM3
0.4 mi9 min
FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD/W 155 STM10
0.5 mi9 min
FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD/W 154 STM10
0.5 mi10 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 149 STM100
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 004 Duke EllingtonElementary
0.0 mi1 min
Community Health Academy Of The HeightsSecondary
0.1 mi2 min
P.s. 028 Wright BrothersElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Ged - P2g - Volunteers Of AmericaGED/Alt
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Whin Music Community Charter SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
New Heights Academy Charter SchoolSecondary
0.4 mi9 min
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter SchoolK-12
0.5 mi9 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Kids-Centric, Inc Northern Manhattan
0.2 mi4 min
Kids-Centric, Inc. Rena Day Care Cen
0.4 mi7 min
Incarnation SchoolElementary
0.8 mi15 min

At a glance

Year built1905

Floors5

Total units20

Rent-stab units20

ClassC1

BBL1021180050

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521 WEST 159 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

521 WEST 159 STREET

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.

515 NEW LIFE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO RPORATION

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Washington Heights

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Rent trends.

Rental intelligence.

The landlord.

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