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HomeNeighborhoodsUpper West Side
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4.2/5

Upper West Side Report Card

10025 · Manhattan · 3,122 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

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Safety

Based on violent crime rate

D

Maintenance

Violations per building

D

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

3,122

Violations

42,157

Complaints

16,304

Reviews

1,950

Crime Summary (12 Months)

2,344

Total Incidents

140

Violent

1,152

Property

1,052

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

High Activity
Violations/Bldg

13.5

Above avg

Complaints/Bldg

5.2

Above avg

Reviews

1,950

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

2,344

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

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964 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10025

712 violations925 complaints
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515 CATHEDRAL PKWY, New York, NY 10025

585 violations0 complaints
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2481 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY, 10025

539 violations168 complaints
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926 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10025

526 violations591 complaints
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122 WEST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10025

519 violations1,218 complaints

Largest Landlord

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

98 buildings in this zip code

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Upper West Side Vibe Check

The northern Upper West Side around 100th to 110th streets is where Columbia University's influence begins to creep in. Morningside Park, cheaper rents than the 70s and 80s, and a diverse mix of academics, families, and longtime residents give it an easygoing, unpretentious energy.

AcademicDiverseAccessibleParksUnpretentious

Pros

  • ✓More affordable than southern UWS
  • ✓Morningside and Riverside Parks
  • ✓1/2/3 subway
  • ✓Diverse dining options

Cons

  • ✗Further from Midtown
  • ✗Some blocks feel neglected
  • ✗Less polished than the 70s
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper West Side

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 10025 zip code had 2,344 reported crime incidents, including 140 violent crimes and 1,152 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Upper West Side (10025) has 3,122 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 10025 zip code have a combined 42,157 housing violations on record (an average of 13.5 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Upper West Side (10025) is TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, managing 98 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 1,950 reviews across 572 buildings in Upper West Side (10025). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Upper West Side (10025) has 3,122 tracked buildings with 42,157 violations and 16,304 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Upper West Side (10025) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Upper West Side (10025) recorded 2,344 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 140 violent crimes, 1,152 property crimes, and 1,052 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 10025.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Upper West Side (10025) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 10025 zip code.

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

96,988

Median Income

$107k

Renters

69%

Median Age

39.8

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

292 transit stops nearby

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Subway Stops

234

Bus Stops

47

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 25% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 64% of neighborhoods