338 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 1920
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building54 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood54 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Hell's Kitchen, containing 42 residential units. Built in 1920.
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 (5 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety3
- Electrical1
- Water/Plumbing1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Aug 14, 2019Class B - Electrical
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL EXPOSED WIRES AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Aug 14, 2019Class B - Safety
OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING. LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jun 13, 2018Class B - Safety
OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING. LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jun 13, 2018Class B - Safety
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jun 13, 2018Class 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
W47 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 5 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). 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 54 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 114 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.