2178 2nd 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
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building129 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood129 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 14-story building located in East Harlem (North), containing 794 residential units. Built in 1959.
The neighborhood: East Harlem
Manhattan · 2,989 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,600 1BR · $3,895 2BR
5 subway stations nearby
29 parks · 8.0 acres · incl. Triboro Plaza
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 (9 vs 4 average per building).
Top issues
- Window/Door4
- Water/Plumbing3
- Safety1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES (TUB & BASIN) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 5, 2007Class B - Water/Plumbing
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES (TUB & BASIN) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 5, 2007Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE (BASE CABINET DRAW) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 5, 2007Class B - Window/Door
THE MISSING CLOSET (DOORS) IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 5, 2007Class B - Safety
ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM AT LEAST 1 WINDOW OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 5, 2007Class B
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 | — | $2,850 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,600 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,895 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $5,122.5 | — |
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
NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 9 open violations 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 are 9 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (4 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 129 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in East Harlem is about $3,600/month for a one-bedroom.