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.
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.
Residents describe requests being handled within minutes or at any hour, with the superintendent and maintenance team singled out for practical help.
Longer-term residents repeatedly praise friendly, professional staff and say the service has remained strong over several years.
Residents and visitors notice clean shared spaces, reinforcing the building’s more intimate, well-maintained feel.
One resident reports unexplained charges and a rude response when asking management for supporting details.
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.
* 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
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.
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The housing-complaint rate is below that of comparable buildings, with noise accounting for most reports. Nearby new-building projects may bring additional disruption.
15.7 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
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No HPD violations recorded in this period.
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
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| New building | 350 ft | Jun 2026 | |
New six-story residential building, with demolition of the existing two-story house. Permitted work: construction fence, foundation, full demolition, general construction, mechanical systems, structural, support of excavation. | |||
| New building | 500 ft | May 2026 | |
Permitted work: general construction, support of excavation. | |||

A nearby Williamsburg rental with a larger amenity program; compare apartment size, roof and work space, and the management record.

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| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#8C#8C | 1 bed | $4,825 | 635 | Aug 12, 26 | 41 | StreetEasy |
#7F#7F | 2 beds | $8,900 | 1,465 | Sep 25, 26 | 28 | StreetEasy |
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#2Q#2Q | Studio | $3,550 | 485 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#6P#6P | 1 bed | $4,065 | 651 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#5C#5C | 1 bed | $4,125 | 640 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#7C#7C | 1 bed | $4,675 | 635 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
New listings in past 12 months
Budget about $230/month on top of rent for electricity, gas, internet and an estimated $50 monthly amenity fee.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
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Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Gas~$30 Gas is paid separately. We estimate $30/month. Source: 470 Manhattan current fee disclosure · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$130 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: 470 Manhattan current fee disclosure · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities The building charges for its amenity package. We estimate $50/month. Source: 470 Manhattan amenity disclosure | ~$50 |
Estimated monthly total
~$230| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. | $20/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit is one month's rent. | One month's rent |
