561 West 149th 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 1910
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations9 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, containing 60 residential units. Built in 1910.
The neighborhood: Hamilton Heights
Manhattan · 1,559 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,775 1BR · $4,075 2BR
3 subway stations nearby
8 parks · 2.4 acres · incl. Alexander Hamilton 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 (17 vs 6 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety7
- Lead Paint4
- Pests3
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 BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF
Sep 3, 2024Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY
Apr 9, 2024Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 2, 2021Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 30, 2019Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL , EAST WINDOW FRAME AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 30, 2019Class 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 | — | $3,050 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,775 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,075 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,975 | — |
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
BRECO 557W149 LLC
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 17 open HPD violations on record, including 9 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (6 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 1157 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 Hamilton Heights is about $2,775/month for a one-bedroom.