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HomeNeighborhoodsWashington Heights
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4.0/5

Washington Heights Report Card

10040 · Manhattan · 901 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

901

Violations

51,819

Complaints

28,091

Reviews

398

Crime Summary (12 Months)

1,455

Total Incidents

113

Violent

448

Property

894

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

High Activity
Violations/Bldg

57.5

Above avg

Complaints/Bldg

31.2

Above avg

Reviews

398

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

1,455

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

1,224 violations407 complaints
C

64 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040

1,043 violations563 complaints
B

140 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040

966 violations271 complaints
C

2 ELLWOOD STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040

923 violations595 complaints
C

11 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040

910 violations572 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 1,455 reported crime incidents, including 113 violent crimes and 448 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 901 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 51,819 housing violations on record (an average of 57.5 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 901 tracked buildings with 51,819 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 1,455 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 113 violent crimes, 448 property crimes, and 894 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.

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

43,653

Median Income

$59k

Renters

85%

Median Age

40.3

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

231 transit stops nearby

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Subway Stops

166

Bus Stops

56

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 38% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 14% of neighborhoods