626 West 165th 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 1930
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations5 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Washington Heights (South), containing 85 residential units. Built in 1930.
The neighborhood: Washington Heights
Manhattan · 2,091 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,996 1BR · $3,621 2BR
10 subway stations nearby
6 parks · 1.3 acres · incl. Mitchel Square
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
About typical for this neighborhood (6 vs 8 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint4
- Pests1
- Water/Plumbing1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Lead Paint
CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, POSITIVE LEAD-BASED PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT 34, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST''
Jul 18, 2025Class 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) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 34, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST''
Jul 17, 2025Class 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) 1st DOOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 34, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST''
Jul 17, 2025Class 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) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 34, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST''
Jul 17, 2025Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 29, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jun 2, 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 | — | $2,203.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,996 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,620.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,895 | — |
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
ROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES, 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 6 open HPD violations on record, including 5 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's about typical for the neighborhood (8 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 101 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 Washington Heights is about $2,996/month for a one-bedroom.