159 West 20th 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 1938
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
- Notable amenitiesBike Room
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations3 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Chelsea-Hudson Yards, containing 58 residential units. Built in 1938.
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 (17 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety4
- Pests3
- Structural3
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AND ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING , 1st STORY
Feb 5, 2025Class C - Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY
Feb 5, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Aug 8, 2022Class C - Window/Door
HEAVY DUTY LATCH SET AND ASSEMBLY AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING , 1st STORY
Feb 5, 2025Class B - General
DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE.
Nov 19, 2015Class 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 | — | $4,439.5 | — |
| 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
173 7TH AVE SO., 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 17 open HPD violations on record, including 3 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 1239 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.