251 Edgecombe Avenue
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
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations6 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- 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)
About this building
A 14-story building located in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, containing 235 residential units. Built in 1957.
The neighborhood: Harlem
Manhattan · 5,210 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,350 1BR · $4,584 2BR
7 subway stations nearby
44 parks · 8.4 acres · incl. Annunciation 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 (148 vs 5 average per building).
Top issues
- Window/Door40
- Water/Plumbing32
- Structural26
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING MAGNETIC HOLDER AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 8A2, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Sep 2, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8A2, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Sep 2, 2025Class C - Heat/Hot Water
POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Mar 14, 2016Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9A1, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 5, 2026Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 9A1, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 5, 2026Class 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 | — | $2,762.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,475 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,239.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $5,311.25 | — |
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
HILLVIEW OWNERS CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
⚡ 53% faster 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 148 open HPD violations on record, including 6 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (5 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 21 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 Harlem is about $3,475/month for a one-bedroom.