30 Morningside Drive
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
- Strong building qualityBased on violations, complaints, and amenities
- Notable amenitiesBike Room, Doorman, Gym
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building7 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood7 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 9-story building located in Morningside Heights, containing 206 residential units. Built in 1954.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Morningside Heights
Manhattan · 449 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,509 1BR · $6,500 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Old Croton Aqueduct Gatehouse
Available Units
1 active · 4 past listings
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Lower than typical for this neighborhood (1 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Structural
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 106 UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 5, 2026Class 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 | — | $2,600 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,509 | — |
| 2 Bed | $9,010 | $6,500 | +39% |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,999.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Above Market
Rents are 64% higher than the neighbourhood average.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
Rent
$9,010
Building Avg
Buy
$12,344
Est. Monthly Carry
Renting Saves ~$40,008/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
DS 30 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE 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 is 1 open HPD violation on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's lower than typical for the neighborhood (2 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 7 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 240 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 Morningside Heights is about $5,509/month for a one-bedroom.