221 Sherman Avenue
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 1920
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations5 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building19 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Inwood, containing 80 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: Inwood
Manhattan · 824 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,413 1BR · $4,599 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 (25 vs 7 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint8
- Pests5
- Structural4
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- 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) EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 601, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST''
Sep 18, 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 601, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST''
Sep 18, 2026Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st RISER FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 601, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST''
Sep 18, 2026Class C - Water/Plumbing
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 210, 2nd STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 22, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 201, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''
Mar 24, 2023Class C
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 | — | $3,225 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,412.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,599 | — |
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
207 SHERMAN ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
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 25 open HPD violations on record, including 5 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 5 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 4.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 254 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 $3,413/month for a one-bedroom.
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