How well maintained is this building?

There are 12 open HPD violations on record, including 2 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 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.

How responsive is management to problems?

Resolved violations at this building closed in about 130 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 Morningside Heights is about $3,895/month for a one-bedroom.

525 West 111th Street

Morningside Heights·Manhattan

🔴2 Pest Alerts

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Oct 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$3,8951-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations2 critical

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Data as of Oct 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1903
Quieter than average for the neighborhood
0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

How we pick these

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About this building

A 6-story building located in Morningside Heights, containing 37 residential units. Built in 1903.

Neighborhood

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The neighborhood: Morningside Heights

Manhattan · 449 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $3,895 1BR · $4,150 2BR

7AvBroadway

2 subway stations nearby

2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Old Croton Aqueduct Gatehouse

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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 (12 vs 2 average per building).

Top issues

Structural4
Pests2
Window/Door2

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Heat/Hot Water
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 61, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 6, 2024Class C
Heat/Hot Water
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 34, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Feb 5, 2024Class C
Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINET DRAWERS AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 26, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jul 27, 2026Class B
Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 26, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jul 27, 2026Class B
Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 26, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jul 27, 2026Class B

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	—	$5,000	—
1 Bed	—	$3,895	—
2 Bed	—	$4,150	—
3+ Bed	—	$4,750	—

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

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Responsiveness Score

130days

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 12 open HPD violations on record, including 2 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 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
How responsive is management to problems?: Resolved violations at this building closed in about 130 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 Morningside Heights is about $3,895/month for a one-bedroom.

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