261 Wadsworth Avenue
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 1920
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations8 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building9 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 Washington Heights (North), containing 82 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: Washington Heights
Manhattan · 2,091 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,996 1BR · $3,621 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 (41 vs 8 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural12
- Mold7
- Safety5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 26, 2026Class C - General
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 26, 2026Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Feb 10, 2026Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.
Feb 10, 2026Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION LEAKING RADIATOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Dec 16, 2025Class 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 | — | $2,203.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,996 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,620.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,895 | — |
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
261 WADSWORTH 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 41 open HPD violations on record, including 8 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 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 98 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 $2,996/month for a one-bedroom.