617 West 168th 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 1931
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 7-story building located in Washington Heights (South), containing 127 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Washington Heights
Manhattan · 2,091 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,000 1BR · $3,125 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
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (27 vs 8 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety13
- Lead Paint4
- General2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM SIGN MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Jun 18, 2018Class C - Heat/Hot Water
POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.
Jun 4, 2008Class C - Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS NORTH ENTRANCE 4 STY 2 FROM NORTH AT WEST APT 504. LOCATED AT APT 504
Jun 4, 2008Class B - Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 5 STY APT 614. LOCATED AT APT 614
Jun 4, 2008Class B - Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 5 STY APT 612. LOCATED AT APT 612
Jun 4, 2008Class 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 | — | $2,203.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,000 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,125 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,945 | — |
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
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYIN THE CITY OF NEW YO RK TRUSTE
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 27 open HPD violations on record, including 2 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher 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 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 245 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 $3,000/month for a one-bedroom.