609 West 151st 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 1926
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations17 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building58 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood7 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, containing 48 residential units. Built in 1926.
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 (88 vs 6 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety17
- Mold16
- Water/Plumbing14
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 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 23, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 23, 2026Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30SQ FEET AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 23, 2026Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 6, 2026Class C - General
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 27, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 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
WEST 151 STREET ASSOCIATES 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 88 open HPD violations on record, including 17 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 7 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 575 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.