Washington Heights Property Search

Washington Heights occupies the high ground of northern Manhattan, stretching from 155th to 190th Streets. Named for Fort Washington, a Revolutionary War stronghold, the neighborhood is home to Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, the Cloisters museum, and a vibrant Dominican-American community. It offers some of Manhattan's most affordable housing.

Prewar walk-up apartment buildings (5-6 stories), prewar elevator buildings, scattered townhouses, and NYCHA developments. The housing stock is predominantly rent-stabilized multifamily buildings.

Most buildings date from the 1910s-1930s, built as part of the neighborhood's development following subway expansion. Art Deco apartment buildings along Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue are architectural highlights.

HPD housing code violations are common, including heat/hot water complaints, lead paint, pest infestations, and mold. Facade maintenance violations on older walk-ups, fire escape issues, and construction violations from building renovations.

Among the lowest assessed values in Manhattan. Most buildings are in Tax Class 2 with rent-stabilized units keeping assessments modest. Property values have been rising steadily but remain well below most of Manhattan.

Primarily R7-2 and R7A residential zoning with C1 and C2 commercial overlays on Broadway and St. Nicholas Avenue. The Jumel Terrace and Morris-Jumel Mansion Historic Districts protect some blocks.

The neighborhood has seen increased development pressure and some new market-rate construction. Columbia-Presbyterian's ongoing expansion affects the local real estate market.