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HomeNeighborhoodsHarlem
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4.2/5

Harlem Report Card

10037 · Manhattan · 752 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

752

Violations

18,928

Complaints

11,854

Reviews

240

Crime Summary (12 Months)

2,521

Total Incidents

223

Violent

742

Property

1,556

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

High Activity
Violations/Bldg

25.2

Above avg

Complaints/Bldg

15.8

Above avg

Reviews

240

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

2,521

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

2300 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10037

910 violations1,908 complaints
B

620 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10037

715 violations756 complaints
C

630 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10037

686 violations776 complaints
B

53 EAST 131 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10037

548 violations42 complaints
C

45 WEST 139 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10037

516 violations558 complaints

Largest Landlord

RIVERBEND HOUSING COMPANY, INC.

21 buildings in this zip code

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Harlem Vibe Check

This stretch of central Harlem is deeply residential — modest brick buildings, longstanding churches, and a tight-knit community that has weathered decades of disinvestment and is now seeing renewed attention. Harlem Hospital and the 135th Street branch of the NYPL anchor the area.

ResidentialCommunity-RootedAffordableHistoricQuiet

Pros

  • ✓Affordable rents
  • ✓Strong community ties
  • ✓2/3 subway access
  • ✓Rich local history

Cons

  • ✗Limited retail options
  • ✗Some safety concerns
  • ✗Fewer restaurants than surrounding areas
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harlem

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 10037 zip code had 2,521 reported crime incidents, including 223 violent crimes and 742 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Harlem (10037) has 752 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.2 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 10037 zip code have a combined 18,928 housing violations on record (an average of 25.2 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Harlem (10037) is RIVERBEND HOUSING COMPANY, INC., managing 21 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 240 reviews across 58 buildings in Harlem (10037). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Harlem (10037) has 752 tracked buildings with 18,928 violations and 11,854 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Harlem (10037) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Harlem (10037) recorded 2,521 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 223 violent crimes, 742 property crimes, and 1,556 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 10037.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Harlem (10037) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 10037 zip code.

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

19,138

Median Income

$50k

Renters

93%

Median Age

39.3

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

410 transit stops nearby

17

Subway Stops

308

Bus Stops

85

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 23% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 64% of neighborhoods