272 Water Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
Located in the heart of South Street Seaport, 272 WATER STREET is a walk-up building . The property features multiple residences . It is situated within the local school district and served by the local precinct.
The neighborhood: South Street Seaport
Manhattan · 122 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,986 1BR · $7,133 2BR
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Pests2
- Lead Paint1
- Window/Door1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF unopenable windows IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Mar 10, 2004Class B - Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF moisture penetrating north,south walls windows IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Mar 10, 2004Class B - Pests
A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Apr 29, 2026Class A - Lead Paint
PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT north, south wall windows IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Mar 10, 2004Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $4,985.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,132.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $11,406 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 4 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 202 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in South Street Seaport is about $4,986/month for a one-bedroom.