39 East 12th 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 1900
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 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 8-story building located in Greenwich Village, containing 95 residential units. Built in 1900.
The neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Manhattan · 994 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $6,995 1BR · $6,348 2BR
1 subway station nearby
5 parks · 1.2 acres · incl. Mercer 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 (5 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests2
- Water/Plumbing2
- General1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE & OR MAKE OPERABLE EXHAUST VENTS 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 203 KITCHEN & BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 203
Jul 1, 2008Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE & OR MAKE OPERABLE EXHAUST VENTS 3 STY 3RD FROM EAST AT SOUTH APT 306 KITCHEN & BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''
Jul 1, 2008Class B - General
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLG OF COMPACTOR ROOM CELLAR.
Jul 1, 2008Class B - Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKS INSTALLED AT GATES FRONT WEST BUILDING LINE FENCE NOT LOCKED AT TIME ON INSPECTION.
Jul 1, 2008Class B - Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKS INSTALLED AT GATES FRONT EAST BUILDING LINE FENCE NOT LOCKED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
Jul 1, 2008Class 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 | — | $4,450 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $6,995 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,347.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $9,895 | — |
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
UNIVERSITY MEWS OWNERS INC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Similar to 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 (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 55 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 Greenwich Village is about $6,995/month for a one-bedroom.