171 West 87th Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations21 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building22 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood6 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 32-story building located in Upper West Side (Central), containing 266 residential units. Built in 1975.
The neighborhood: Upper West Side
Manhattan · 4,028 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,000 1BR · $8,425 2BR
7 subway stations nearby
13 parks · 5.6 acres · incl. Lincoln Center Plaza
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (110 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing28
- Structural22
- Safety15
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 10G, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Sep 8, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT HOPPER DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY
Sep 8, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 2, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT FIRE DOOR (B) AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 8th STORY
Jul 28, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 8th STORY, SECTION ''STRWAY B''
Jun 16, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,404.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,000 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $8,425 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $11,075 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
UWS VENTURES IV, LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 110 open HPD violations on record, including 21 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 6 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 367 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Upper West Side is about $5,000/month for a one-bedroom.
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