252 West 47th 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 1890
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 6 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Midtown-Times Square, containing 16 residential units. Built in 1890.
The neighborhood: Theater District
Manhattan · 280 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,277 1BR · $8,088 2BR
5 subway stations nearby
1 park · 0.1 acres · incl. Father Duffy Square
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 (7 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety3
- Water/Plumbing3
- Structural1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM AT LEAST 1 WINDOW OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE REAR WINDOW EXTERIOR 1ST STY APT 4 REAR WEST. , SECTION '' ''
May 22, 2008Class B - Safety
OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 1 STY REAR EAST APT 3 GONZALEZ. LOCATED AT APT 3
May 22, 2008Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL REAR ROOM 1 STY REAR WEST APT 4. LOCATED AT APT 4
May 13, 2002Class B - Water/Plumbing
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK EAST WALL & CEILING REAR ROOM 1 STY REAR WEST APT 4. LOCATED AT APT 4
May 13, 2002Class B - Safety
OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 1 STY REAR WEST APT 4 SELEM. LOCATED AT APT 4
May 13, 2002Class 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 | — | $4,150 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,277 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $8,087.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,297.5 | — |
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
DURECA REALTY 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 7 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 474 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 Theater District is about $5,277/month for a one-bedroom.