272 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 1928
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations33 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building12 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 60 residential units. Built in 1928.
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 (99 vs 7 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety20
- Pests18
- Water/Plumbing17
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 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Mar 16, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY
Mar 16, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT THE BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
Mar 16, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO NORTH SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
Mar 16, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Nov 5, 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
272 SHERMAN
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 99 open HPD violations on record, including 33 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 4 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 199 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.