How well maintained is this building?

There are 6 open HPD violations on record, including 2 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's about 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 9 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 679 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.

557 West 148th Street

Hamilton Heights·Manhattan

🔴3 Pest Alerts

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Jul 1

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

Building overview

Area Avg$2,7751-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations2 critical

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Data as of Jul 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 1920

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Top complaint type at this building
9 noise complaints in past year
Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood
9 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)

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About this building

A 6-story building located in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, containing 49 residential units. Built in 1920.

Neighborhood

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The neighborhood: Hamilton Heights

Manhattan · 1,559 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $2,775 1BR · $4,075 2BR

7Av8thAvBroadwayFultonSt

3 subway stations nearby

8 parks · 2.4 acres · incl. Alexander Hamilton Playground

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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

About typical for this neighborhood (6 vs 6 average per building).

Top issues

Pests3
Mold1
Electrical1

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 3F, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Feb 24, 2025Class C
Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 6 SQ.FT AT CEILING AND 10 SQ.FT AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16969762 ISSUED 09-MAY-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Oct 22, 2024Class C
Pests
SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.
Mar 11, 2026Class B
Pests
SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.
Sep 25, 2025Class B
Pests
SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.
Aug 29, 2025Class 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	—	$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

557 WEST 148 REALTY,

Responsiveness Score

679days

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 6 open HPD violations on record, including 2 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's about 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 9 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 679 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.

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