178 Lafayette 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 1906
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, containing 20 residential units. Built in 1906.
The neighborhood: SoHo
Manhattan · 874 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,995 1BR · $10,700 2BR
4 subway stations nearby
5 parks · 0.8 acres · incl. Duarte Square
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 (19 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural8
- Pests4
- Safety2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
RODENTS RATS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jul 22, 2013Class C - Pests
RODENTS RATS AT SOUTH YARD
Jul 22, 2013Class C - Window/Door
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS LOWER SASH INTERMEDIATE LANDING 5 TO 6 STY PUBLIC HALL WINDOW ER1.
Sep 24, 2009Class C - Lead Paint
REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT PRIVATE HALL EAST WALLS 6 STY WEST APT 20 HUANG 219 8487 ER1.. , SECTION '' ''
Feb 26, 1991Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jul 22, 2019Class 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 | — | $3,295 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,995 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $12,347.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,895 | — |
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
178 LAFAYETTE STREET 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 19 open HPD violations on record, including 4 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 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 690 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 SoHo is about $5,995/month for a one-bedroom.