162 2nd Avenue
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 1929
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building14 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood6 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 16-story building located in East Village, containing 159 residential units. Built in 1929.
The neighborhood: East Village
Manhattan · 2,481 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,650 1BR · $6,495 2BR
5 subway stations nearby
41 parks · 6.1 acres · incl. El Jardin Del Paraiso 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 (5 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9G, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 11, 2026Class B - Water/Plumbing
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9G, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 11, 2026Class B - Water/Plumbing
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY LINE AT DISHWASHER IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 10E, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Mar 9, 2026Class B - Water/Plumbing
CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE GROUT AT NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9G, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 11, 2026Class A - Water/Plumbing
RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9G, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 11, 2026Class 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,223.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,650 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,495 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,995 | — |
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
BLDG 166 SECOND AVENUE LLC
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 5 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). 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 6 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 111 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 East Village is about $4,650/month for a one-bedroom.