Summary

Heritage 470 Manhattan is a smaller Greenpoint rental with in-unit laundry, a fitness center, resident lounge, work space, courtyard and rooftop sundeck. Residents consistently praise the staff, fast maintenance and clean common areas; the clearest complaint concerns disputed charges and an unhelpful response from management.

70 unitsOpened 2020Managed by Heatherwood

Reviews

The resident record is strongly positive and repeatedly credits both the on-site team and Heatherwood’s management. The main caution is financial communication: one resident describes unexpected charges and difficulty getting documentation or a constructive explanation.

What residents praise

Maintenance responds quickly

Residents describe requests being handled within minutes or at any hour, with the superintendent and maintenance team singled out for practical help.

The staff makes the building feel welcoming

Longer-term residents repeatedly praise friendly, professional staff and say the service has remained strong over several years.

Common areas are kept clean

Residents and visitors notice clean shared spaces, reinforcing the building’s more intimate, well-maintained feel.

What residents complain about

Charges can be difficult to resolve

One resident reports unexplained charges and a rude response when asking management for supporting details.

Amenities

Heritage 470 Manhattan has in-unit laundry, central air and virtual doorman entry. Shared amenities include a ground-floor gym with yoga area, furnished roof deck with grills, package room and on-site garage.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
Virtual doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Not available
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage
Not available

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Residents' lounge with pool table · Co-working lounge · Business center · Live-in superintendent

Location

Heritage 470 Manhattan is located at 12 Eckford Street, New York, NY 11222. The building sits at Manhattan Avenue and Eckford Street, with the G at Nassau Avenue about seven minutes away and the L and G around Lorimer Street within roughly eleven minutes. Groceries, neighborhood shops and several small parks are close enough for everyday errands on foot.

  • 7 min
    Nassau AvG
  • 11 min
    Graham AvL
  • 11 min
    Lorimer StGL
  • 13 min
    Bedford AvL
  • 13 min
    Metropolitan AvGL

Building records

The housing-complaint rate is below that of comparable buildings, with noise accounting for most reports. Nearby new-building projects may bring additional disruption.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.

15.7 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

CategoryReportsLatest
8
Aug 2026
1
Aug 2026
1
Oct 2025

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.

No HPD violations recorded in this period.

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
350 ftJun 2026
500 ftMay 2026

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