257 West 29th 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
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations10 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building9 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood6 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
About this building
A 14-story building located in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, containing 14 residential units. Built in 2015.
The neighborhood: Hudson Yards
Manhattan · 327 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,495 1BR · $8,095 2BR
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 (31 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety11
- Pests7
- Water/Plumbing7
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 DOOR AND DOOR FRAME LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jun 3, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 6A, 6th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Oct 10, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 8C, 8th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jul 2, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 9A, 9th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jul 2, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST
Oct 11, 2024Class C
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 | — | $4,142.25 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,495 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $8,095 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $6,750 | — |
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
FRIENDS HOUSE WEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT F UND
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 31 open HPD violations on record, including 10 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 6 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 3 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 188 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 Hudson Yards is about $5,495/month for a one-bedroom.