538 West 217th Street
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 1939
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 4 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
No flagged considerations from public records — verify with a tour.
About this building
A 9-story building located in Inwood, containing 83 residential units. Built in 1939.
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
Lower than typical for this neighborhood (1 vs 7 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Structural
WOOD TABLES CHAIRS BENCHES PLANTERS INSTALLED AT ROOF THRU OUT.
Apr 8, 2015Class A
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
PARK TERR ASSOC
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 1 open violation but none have been resolved in our visibility window, so days-to-close has no data to average.
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 is 1 open HPD violation on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's lower 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 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- 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.