20 River Road
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
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 18-story building located in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, containing 8018 residential units. Built in 1975.
The neighborhood: Roosevelt Island
Manhattan · 71 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,495 1BR · $5,757 2BR
1 subway station nearby
Available Units
6 active · 19 past listings
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (5 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing4
- Structural1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Sep 30, 2025Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Sep 30, 2025Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING. IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3M, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Sep 23, 2025Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING. IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3M, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Sep 23, 2025Class B - Water/Plumbing
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT SOUTH WALL. IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3M, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Sep 23, 2025Class 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 | $3,676 | $3,655 | +1% |
| 1 Bed | $4,472 | $3,495 | +28% |
| 2 Bed | $5,600 | $5,757 | -3% |
| 3+ Bed | $7,192 | $7,344 | -2% |
Value Verdict
Above Market
Rents are 51% higher than the neighbourhood average.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
Rent
$5,275
Building Avg
Buy
$7,227
Est. Monthly Carry
Renting Saves ~$23,424/yr
Compared to buying a similar unit in this neighbourhood.
How is this calculated?+
Estimated monthly carry is the building's average rent multiplied by 1.37x — a rough heuristic for what an equivalent purchase would cost per month. The 1.37 figure approximates principal + interest on a 20% down loan at 6-7% mortgage rates, plus typical NYC property taxes, homeowner insurance, and maintenance reserves.
Annual savings is the difference between this estimated monthly carry and the building's average rent, multiplied by 12.
This is an approximation, not a per-building mortgage calculation. A full rent-vs-buy calculator with explicit inputs (down payment, rate, taxes, appreciation) is on the roadmap. See accuracy disclaimer.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
RIVERWALK 8 AFFORDABLE, L.P.
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 5 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 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 108 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 Roosevelt Island is about $3,495/month for a one-bedroom.