Washington Heights, Manhattan

659 West 162nd Street

A 53-unit mid-rise built in 1922 in Washington Heights, Manhattan. We've seen 5 listings here since May 2026, with a one-bedroom asking a median of $2,800.
  • Built 1922
  • 53 units
  • Rent-stabilized units on record
  • Updated August 2026
1 bedroom ask
$2,800
median
Listings seen
5
since May 2026
Stabilized units
51
48 in 2007
HPD violations
2
last 12 months
Asking rents

What apartments at 659 West 162nd Street ask

Median asking rent by size across 5 listings seen between May 2026 and August 2026. From public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Asking rents, not signed leases.

  • 1 bedroom$2,800$2,800 to $2,8254 listings
  • 3+ bedrooms$4,400$4,4001 listing
Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units on record

Unit counts from NYC tax records, via JustFix's Who Owns What.

Latest

51

In 2007

48

Units

53

This means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized or carries a legal rent. Always check a unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.

Building conditions

2 HPD violations in the last 12 months

Housing code violations issued by NYC HPD, by class. Data as of August 24, 2026.

Class C

2

Immediately hazardous

Class B

0

Hazardous

Class A

0

Non-hazardous

6 open violations · 4 complaints in 12 months · 1 eviction filing in 12 months

Ownership

Who owns the building

From NYC HPD registration records, via JustFix's Who Owns What. Company names only.

Owner
Ventura Land Corp
Portfolio
24 buildings · 938 units
Last sale
July 28, 2004
Features

What listings here mention

Building features that most listings at this address report.

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FAQs

Common questions

Is 659 West 162nd Street rent-stabilized?
NYC tax records list 51 rent-stabilized units at 659 West 162nd Street (48 in 2007). That means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized. Confirm a specific unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.
How much is rent at 659 West 162nd Street?
Across 5 public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others between May 2026 and August 2026, median asking rents were $2,800 for a one-bedroom, $4,400 for three or more bedrooms. These are asking rents from listings, not signed leases.
Who owns 659 West 162nd Street?
NYC HPD registration records link 659 West 162nd Street to Ventura Land Corp, which is associated with 24 buildings and 938 units in NYC. Ownership data comes from JustFix's Who Owns What.
How many HPD violations does 659 West 162nd Street have?
HPD issued 2 violations at 659 West 162nd Street in the last 12 months, including 2 class C (immediately hazardous), and 6 are currently open. Data as of August 24, 2026.