251 Seaman 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 1939
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 4 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Inwood, containing 67 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 (2 vs 7 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint2
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 1st KITCHEN FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Oct 29, 2004Class 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 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Oct 29, 2004Class 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
251 SEAMAN OWNERS CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
⚡ 87% faster 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 2 open HPD violations on record, including 2 Class C (the city's most serious category). 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 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 6 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.