How well maintained is this building?

There are 15 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 5 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above 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 7 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 Midtown is about $5,000/month for a one-bedroom.

400 East 52nd Street

Midtown·Manhattan

🔴1 Pest Alert

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Jul 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$5,0001-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations0 critical

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Data as of Jul 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1931

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Top complaint type at this building
5 noise complaints in past year
Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood
5 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

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About this building

A 17-story building located in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, containing 151 residential units. Built in 1931.

Neighborhood

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The neighborhood: Midtown

Manhattan · 2,597 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $5,000 1BR · $7,700 2BR

6th8thAvBlvdBrightonBroadwayCulverFlushing

13 subway stations nearby

8 parks · 4.2 acres · incl. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

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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 (15 vs 1 average per building).

Top issues

Electrical4
Water/Plumbing4
Safety2

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Pests
SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.
Jun 3, 2026Class B
Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT EAST WALL APPRX 2 SQUARE FEET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 12D, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13103864 ISSUED 03-JUN-19 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 16, 2019Class B
Water/Plumbing
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 12D, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Jun 18, 2019Class B
Electrical
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 12D, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Jun 4, 2019Class B
Electrical
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 12D, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Jun 4, 2019Class 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	—	$3,562.5	—
1 Bed	—	$5,000	—
2 Bed	—	$7,700	—
3+ Bed	—	$8,750	—

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

SOUTHGATE OWNERS CORP

Responsiveness Score

7days

Average time to resolve violations

⚡ 84% faster 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 15 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 5 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above 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 7 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 Midtown is about $5,000/month for a one-bedroom.

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