525 West 49th 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
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 7-story building located in Hell's Kitchen, containing 47 residential units. Built in 1940.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Hell's Kitchen
Manhattan · 1,559 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,195 1BR · $7,275 2BR
3 subway stations nearby
7 parks · 8.0 acres · incl. De Witt Clinton 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 (12 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests4
- Mold2
- Lead Paint2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT BSMT-APT B, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Aug 24, 2020Class C - Structural
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WALL CABINET AT WEST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 29, 2025Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... MORE THAN 10 SQ FEET UNDER BASE CABINET AT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 29, 2025Class B - Structural
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL. VENT AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 28, 2025Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ FEET UNDER BASE CABINET AT SOUTH AND WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 28, 2025Class 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 | — | $3,687.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,195 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,275 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,497.5 | — |
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
HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS INSTITUTE, INC.
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 12 open HPD violations on record, including 1 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 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 94 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 Hell's Kitchen is about $5,195/month for a one-bedroom.