640 West 156th Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 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 1911
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 10-story building located in Washington Heights (South), containing 74 residential units. Built in 1911.
The neighborhood: Washington Heights
Manhattan · 2,091 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,700 1BR · $3,100 2BR
10 subway stations nearby
6 parks · 1.3 acres · incl. Mitchel Square
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
Lower than typical for this neighborhood (2 vs 8 average per building).
Top issues
- Mold1
- Electrical1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5AA, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
May 1, 2024Class B - Electrical
THE MISSING ELECTRICAL LIGHT COVER AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH
Jan 14, 2019Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,300 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,700 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,100 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,595 | — |
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
LF 788 RIVERSIDE 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 2 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's lower than typical for the neighborhood (8 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below 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 986 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 Washington Heights is about $2,700/month for a one-bedroom.