How well maintained is this building?

There are 10 open HPD violations on record, including 1 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below 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 135 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.

253 Sherman Avenue

Inwood·Manhattan

🔴2 Pest Alerts

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Jul 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$3,2551-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations1 critical

BuildingWalk-up

Data as of Jul 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1927
Quieter than average for the neighborhood
1 noise complaints in past year (vs 4 median)

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Top complaint type at this building
8 heat complaints in past year
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

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About this building

A 6-story building located in Inwood, containing 65 residential units. Built in 1927.

Neighborhood

Inwood →

The neighborhood: Inwood

Manhattan · 824 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $3,255 1BR · $3,148 2BR

7Av8thAvBroadwayFultonSt

4 subway stations nearby

1 park · 0.2 acres · incl. Lt. Wm. Tighe Triangle

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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 (10 vs 7 average per building).

Top issues

Mold2
Pests2
Safety1

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class 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) EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 44B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Nov 30, 2023Class C
Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Apr 17, 2026Class B
Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Apr 17, 2026Class B
Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 30 SQ FTS AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 24B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jul 2, 2024Class B
Safety
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GATE AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E1, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Apr 2, 2019Class 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	—	$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

HRS EQUITIES

Responsiveness Score

135days

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 10 open HPD violations on record, including 1 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below 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 135 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.

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