129 West 147th Street
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
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations75 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building356 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood75 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 27-story building located in Harlem (North), containing 1225 residential units. Built in 1968.
The neighborhood: Harlem
Manhattan · 5,210 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,500 1BR · $4,675 2BR
7 subway stations nearby
44 parks · 8.4 acres · incl. Annunciation Playground
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 (553 vs 5 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing171
- Structural127
- Safety63
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 17J, 18th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 8, 2026Class C - Electrical
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WIRED GLASS PANE AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 18th STORY, SECTION ''STAIR A''
Apr 23, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HOPPER CHUTE , 16th STORY
Apr 23, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES... AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 22nd STORY, SECTION ''STAIR A''
Apr 23, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM
Apr 7, 2026Class 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 | — | $2,942.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,405 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,202 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $5,522.5 | — |
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
ESPLANADE GARDENS INC.
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 553 open HPD violations on record, including 75 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (5 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 75 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 184 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 Harlem is about $3,405/month for a one-bedroom.