2 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 1910
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Chinatown-Two Bridges, containing 21 residential units. Built in 1910.
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 (16 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety8
- Structural3
- Rubbish2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BOTH FLAT BARS ON CENTER SOUTH DROP LADDER GUIDE AT FIRE ESCAPE
Dec 28, 2009Class C - Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE BOTH GUIDES AT BOTTOM ON CENTER SOUTH DROP LADDER AT FIRE ESCAPE
Dec 28, 2009Class C - Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD TO ROOF.
Mar 24, 1986Class B - Rubbish
ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE CANS AT 2 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS INTERMEDIATE LANDING.
Mar 24, 1986Class B - Security
ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 50 WATTS REQUIRED NO LIGHTS ON DURING NIGHT INSPECTION.
Mar 24, 1986Class B
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
HIP WAH HING REALTY COR
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 16 open violations but none have been resolved in our visibility window, so days-to-close has no data to average.
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 16 open HPD violations on record, including 2 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.
- 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.