557 West 148th Street
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 violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building14 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood14 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, containing 49 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 (9 vs 6 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests4
- Electrical3
- Safety1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- 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 - Electrical
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT NORTH YARD
Aug 20, 2026Class B - Safety
ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES WINDOW SCREEN AT 4TH STORY BALCONY AT BUILDIING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Jul 6, 2026Class B - Electrical
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT NORTH COURT YARD
Jun 30, 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.
Jun 30, 2026Class B
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
557 WEST 148 REALTY,
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 9 open HPD violations on record, including 1 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 14 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 $3,488/month for a one-bedroom.