52 Sherman 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 violations30 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building16 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood14 noise complaints in past year (vs 4 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Washington Heights (North), containing 75 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: Inwood
Manhattan · 824 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,255 1BR · $3,148 2BR
4 subway stations nearby
1 park · 0.2 acres · incl. Lt. Wm. Tighe Triangle
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 (77 vs 7 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint29
- Water/Plumbing19
- Pests7
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jan 21, 2026Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DUMB WAITER FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''CENTER''
Oct 14, 2025Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, WEST WALL, 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''CENTER''
Oct 14, 2025Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''CENTER''
Oct 14, 2025Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''CENTER''
Oct 14, 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 | — | $3,229 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,255 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,147.5 | — |
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
THAYER REALTY 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 77 open HPD violations on record, including 30 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (7 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 4 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 836 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 Inwood is about $3,255/month for a one-bedroom.