305 Convent Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Sep 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 1920
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations14 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building18 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood15 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, containing 43 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: Hamilton Heights
Manhattan · 1,559 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,488 1BR · $3,800 2BR
3 subway stations nearby
8 parks · 2.4 acres · incl. Alexander Hamilton Playground
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 (36 vs 6 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing12
- Lead Paint9
- Pests8
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 47, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Date UnknownClass C - Mold
C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 47, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jul 16, 2026Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 37, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Oct 27, 2025Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR, 1st DOOR FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT CENTER LOCATED AT APT 37, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Oct 27, 2025Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE-USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR, 2nd CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR FRAME IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 37, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Oct 27, 2025Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Sep 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,062.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,487.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,800 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,787.5 | — |
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
289 & 305 ASSOCIATESLP
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 36 open HPD violations on record, including 14 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (6 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 15 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 3 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 915 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 Hamilton Heights is about $3,488/month for a one-bedroom.