196 Mott Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 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 1900
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 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
A 6-story building located in SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, containing 37 residential units. Built in 1900.
The neighborhood: Nolita
Manhattan · 362 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,045 1BR · $7,595 2BR
1 park · 0.3 acres · incl. DeSalvio Playground
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 (36 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety10
- Pests5
- General4
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 8, 2026Class B - General
THE MISSING AIR VALVE ON RADIATOR 5 STY FRONT NORTH APT 26 AT FRONT SOUTH ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 26
Jun 25, 2008Class B - General
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXHAUST FAN AND METAL CHIMNEY INSTALLED AT SOUTH COURT FROM LAUNDRY ROOM.
Jun 25, 2008Class B - Rubbish
ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF WORK BENCH CLOTHING 6TH STY PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 25, 2008Class B - Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS STAIRS TO BULKHEAD.
Jun 25, 2008Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,800 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,045 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,595 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $8,995 | — |
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
MAY LEUN REALTY CORP
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 36 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below 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 119 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 Nolita is about $5,045/month for a one-bedroom.