415 West 120th 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
- Well reviewed on Google4.0 stars (60 reviews)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building3 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
What it's like to live here
Monarch Heights Apartments is a 14-story building in Morningside Heights, built in 2019, with 80 residential units. It has a solid 4.0/5 rating from residents, who appreciate the clean environment and responsive management, particularly praising the property manager for her professionalism. However, there are some concerns regarding maintenance responsiveness, particularly related to heating issues reported by a resident's family member. Management: Reviews highlight a generally positive management experience, with residents noting the property manager's responsiveness and professionalism, though one review raises concerns about unresponsiveness during a heating issue. Building condition: The building has 10 open HPD violations, which is 423% ABOVE the Morningside Heights average, indicating significant issues that need attention. Additionally, it has 12 311 complaints in the last year, which is 88% ABOVE the neighborhood average. Value: No pricing data available, but some residents mention that the building is expensive.
The neighborhood: Morningside Heights
Manhattan · 449 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,509 1BR · $5,999 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Old Croton Aqueduct Gatehouse
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 (12 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests6
- Admin3
- Structural2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 8C, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 1, 2026Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ FEET AT CEILING WEST AND NORTH WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 13A, 13th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
May 9, 2025Class B - Pests
A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
May 11, 2026Class A - Pests
A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Jun 16, 2025Class A - Structural
M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
May 9, 2025Class A
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 | — | $5,999 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,999 | — |
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
MONARCH HEIGHTS LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
Utilities Included
water, sewer, trash, HVAC, electric
From the management site
Leasing Contact
(646) 690-3801
Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM
Management Site
monarchheights.com
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 12 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's higher 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 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 2.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 167 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.
- What do residents say about living here?
- Google reviewers rate this building 4.0 out of 5 across 60 reviews.