517 West 111th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 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
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1904
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building3 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood3 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Morningside Heights, containing 40 residential units. Built in 1904.
The neighborhood: Morningside Heights
Manhattan · 449 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,509 1BR · $5,999 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Old Croton Aqueduct Gatehouse
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 (35 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety10
- Structural10
- Lead Paint6
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING 1SQ.FT.; SOUTH WALL 1SQ.FT. AND WEST WALL 1SQ.FT. IN THE 6th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15619308 ISSUED 19-DEC-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 19, 2023Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT SOUTH WALL 1SQ.FT.; EAST WALL 1S.Q.FT. AND CEILING 1SQ.FT. IN THE 6th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15619306 ISSUED 19-DEC-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 19, 2023Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Dec 20, 2022Class B - Safety
ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER IN 2ND FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW FROM WEST AT SOUTH, 2ND STY BALCONY, CENTER STACK, BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Apr 26, 2018Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING, EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 6th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
Oct 21, 2011Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,600 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,509 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $5,999 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,999 | — |
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 IN NEW YORK CITY
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 35 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). 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 3 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 91 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 $5,509/month for a one-bedroom.