217 West 16th 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 1930
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
- Notable amenitiesGym
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
About this building
A 5-story building located in Chelsea-Hudson Yards, containing 59 residential units. Built in 1930.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Chelsea
Manhattan · 2,276 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $6,381 1BR · $9,358 2BR
6 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 4.1 acres · incl. Chelsea 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 (4 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety1
- Electrical1
- Structural1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE BULKHEAD IN THE PUBLIC HALL STAIRS LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 5th STORY
Dec 7, 2023Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 8, 2018Class B - Electrical
THE MISSING COVERS OR CAPS AT ELECTRIC WALL OUTLETS AT ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL
Mar 8, 2018Class A - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Oct 3, 2017Class 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 | — | $4,439.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $6,381 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,304 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $12,750 | — |
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
BALANCE PROPERTY 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 4 open HPD violations on record, including 1 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 901 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 Chelsea is about $6,381/month for a one-bedroom.