12 Pell 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
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1915
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations6 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Chinatown-Two Bridges, containing 24 residential units. Built in 1915.
The neighborhood: Chinatown
Manhattan · 828 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,945 1BR · $7,465 2BR
1 subway station nearby
3 parks · 3.6 acres · incl. Columbus Park
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
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (29 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety12
- Pests9
- Water/Plumbing3
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 27, 2023Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 27, 2023Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 27, 2023Class C - Safety
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 15, 2023Class C - Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ON ROOM DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
May 24, 2021Class C
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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,652.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,945 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,465 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $9,905 | — |
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.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
EASTERN PELL REALTYCORP.
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
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 29 open HPD violations on record, including 6 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- 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 97 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 Chinatown is about $4,945/month for a one-bedroom.