252 West 51st 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 1925
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 6 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations10 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building8 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 15-story building located in Midtown-Times Square, containing 278 residential units. Built in 1925.
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 (28 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests7
- Mold5
- Water/Plumbing5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Jun 29, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2O, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''840''
May 1, 2026Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT EAST AND SOUTH WALL TILES (APPROX. 10-12 SQ. FT.) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 17F UPPER LEVEL, 17th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15110335 ISSUED 19-APR-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
May 1, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7N, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Mar 20, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Aug 22, 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 | — | $4,150 | — |
| 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
FIFTY FIRST-CAPITOLASSC
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 28 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 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 929 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.