518 West 139th 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 1910
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations36 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building143 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood8 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, containing 42 residential units. Built in 1910.
The neighborhood: Hamilton Heights
Manhattan · 1,559 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,775 1BR · $4,075 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 (59 vs 6 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests23
- Heat/Hot Water11
- Water/Plumbing10
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT BASEMENT
Jun 29, 2026Class C - Safety
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130 DEGRESS AT ALL FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 64, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 1, 2026Class C - Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK SET INSTALLED AT ROOM LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 64, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 1, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 26, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 6, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 26, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 6, 2026Class C
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 | — | $3,050 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,775 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,075 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,975 | — |
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
HARLEM EAST 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 59 open HPD violations on record, including 36 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 8 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 267 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 $2,775/month for a one-bedroom.