2156 Madison Avenue
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 violations28 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building3 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood3 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 13-story building located in East Harlem (North), containing 914 residential units. Built in 1947.
The neighborhood: East Harlem
Manhattan · 2,989 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,310 1BR · $3,729 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 (72 vs 4 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint22
- Safety19
- Pests8
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 CLOSER ARM AT 1ST FIRE DOOR FROM EAST AT SOUTH LEADING TO STAIRCASE A AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''2170''
Sep 2, 2026Class C - Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING BOTTOM DOOR SWEEP IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''2170''
Sep 2, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT 1ST FIRE DOOR FROM EAST AT SOUTH LEADING TO STAIRCASE A AT PUBLIC HALL, 11th STORY, SECTION ''2170''
Sep 2, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT 1ST FIRE DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH LEADING TO STAIRCASE B AT PUBLIC HALL, 11th STORY, SECTION ''2170''
Sep 2, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO CELLAR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''2170''
Sep 2, 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 | — | $3,310 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,729 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,450 | — |
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
RIVERTON SQUARE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATI
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 72 open HPD violations on record, including 28 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (4 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 3 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 273 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 East Harlem is about $3,310/month for a one-bedroom.