Brownstone Apartments • NoHo, Manhattan
Brownstone Apartments in NoHo, Manhattan (2026)
NYC brownstone apartments are typically carved out of historic 19th-century row houses, offering original details like pocket doors, decorative moldings, and high ceilings — plus the tradeoffs of aging infrastructure and railroad layouts. Brownstones are common in Park Slope, Bed-Stuy, Fort Greene, Harlem, and the Upper West Side. NoHo scores 6.6/10 on DwellCheck's livability index (#7 of 33 Manhattan neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data), with 3 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries.
NoHo at a glance
NoHo scores 6.6 composite: trees, parks and walkability offset by noise that demands realistic expectations.
What to look for in a brownstone apartment in NoHo
NoHo has a specific housing profile that affects your brownstone search. Its practical score is 7/10 (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer), and the most common residential building class is walk-up apartments (32% of residential tax lots in NYC's PLUTO data). These are the considerations that matter most here:
- •Parlor floor vs garden level vs upper floors (each has distinct pros and cons)
- •Original details (moldings, mantels, pocket doors, plaster ceilings)
- •Aging plumbing and electrical systems from the building era
- •Private outdoor space is common in garden-level units
- •Landmarked districts have strict renovation rules
How to verify a brownstone listing
Listings often over-promise on amenities. Before you sign a lease for a claimed brownstone apartment in NoHo, run through this verification checklist:
- ✓Check whether the building is in a NYC Landmarked District (affects renovation rights)
- ✓Inspect the foundation and basement for water damage
- ✓Ask about the age of the boiler and electrical panel
- ✓Look for signs of settling (cracked plaster, uneven floors)
- ✓Verify whether the building has been converted to multi-family legally
Want a deeper dive? Read our full NYC Building Types Explained guide.
About NoHo, Manhattan
NoHo sits at the intersection of Lower East Side grit and Greenwich Village refinement. You'll find 215 trees per 200 meters (8.3/10 tree density), with cobblestone streets and converted lofts creating a distinctly preserved urban village feel. The neighborhood is saturated with parks: Washington Square Park, Mercer Playground, and Fiorello La Guardia Park are close by, and the 3 nearest parks average 241 meters from the neighborhood's center. Transit access comes through nine subway lines at 8 St-NYU (R, W), 14 St/6 Av (1, 2, 3, F, L, M) and Astor Pl (6). But you'll also contend with moderate noise (3,067 complaints annually), and the area has a lower crime rate per resident than 27% of Manhattan neighborhoods, with 3,309 total crimes over 12 months, stable year-over-year (-1.2%).
NoHo scores 6.6/10 overall on DwellCheck's livability index, ranking #7 of 33 Manhattan neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data. Rent prices in NoHo vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. DwellCheck lists 3 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries for NoHo, including 8 St-NYU, 14 St/6 Av, Astor Pl.
A typical 200m circle in NoHo holds about 215 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 8.3/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near NoHo: Washington Square Park, The Public Theater, William F. Passannante Ballfield. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Washington Square Park, about 94m.
Subway stations in NoHo
Who NoHo is best for
Commute score of 7 and nine subway lines at three stations mean access to jobs across the city without a car
Outdoor score of 7.2 (just below the borough median of 7.3), with 215 trees per 200m and the 3 nearest parks averaging 241m from the neighborhood's center
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about finding a brownstone place in NoHo?
NoHo pricing varies by block and building. NoHo ranks #7 of 33 Manhattan neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data on livability (6.6/10). Known for landmarked lofts and cobblestone streets, NoHo has a rental market where brownstone options depend heavily on building era and management. NoHo scores 6.6 composite: trees, parks and walkability offset by noise that demands realistic expectations.
How much should I expect to pay in NoHo?
Pricing in NoHo varies widely by block, building age, and floor. Manhattan is a large borough with significant rent variation — always compare at least 3-4 listings before committing.
Is NoHo actually a good fit for someone looking for a brownstone apartment?
Depends on your priorities. NoHo scores 7/10 on practical (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer) and 7/10 on commute (subway stations and lines inside the neighborhood). It tends to work best for transit-dependent professionals. The brownstone inventory specifically depends on building stock, which you can verify address by address.
How do I get around from NoHo?
DwellCheck lists 3 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries, including 8 St-NYU (R/W) and 14 St/6 Av (1/2/3/F/L/M). The commute score is 7/10 (subway stations and lines inside the neighborhood); it is not a travel time, so check the trip to your own destination.
What about safety in NoHo?
Block-by-block variation is significant — two addresses a quarter mile apart can have very different safety profiles. Manhattan averages 696.5 reported incidents per 300m radius and 1.3 shooting incidents per 500m. The only way to know for a specific address is to check the NYPD data within a walking radius.
Are there parks or green space near NoHo?
A typical 200m circle in NoHo holds about 215 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 8.3/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near NoHo: Washington Square Park, The Public Theater, William F. Passannante Ballfield. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Washington Square Park, about 94m. The outdoor score is 7.2/10. Green space access is a genuine strength here.
What ZIP code covers NoHo?
NoHo falls in 10012 (SoHo / NoHo / Nolita).
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