165 Christopher 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
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building29 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 7-story building located in West Village, containing 214 residential units. Built in 1964.
The neighborhood: West Village
Manhattan · 2,330 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,995 1BR · $7,495 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
11 parks · 2.3 acres · incl. NYC AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent’s Triangle
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 (20 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing7
- Structural5
- Safety3
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 CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2S, 2nd STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 2, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5QQ, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Nov 17, 2025Class C - Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2S, 2nd STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 2, 2026Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2S, 2nd STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 2, 2026Class B - Water/Plumbing
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2S, 2nd STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 2, 2026Class 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 | — | $4,447.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,995 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,495 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $11,000 | — |
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
KRAUSE, LAURENCE
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 20 open HPD violations on record, including 2 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 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 6469 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 West Village is about $5,995/month for a one-bedroom.