538 West 52nd 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 neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations5 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 8-story building located in Hell's Kitchen, containing 235 residential units. Built in 1981.
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 (6 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests3
- Heat/Hot Water2
- Structural1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Jun 29, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM
Jan 8, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7J, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 5, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7O, 7th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Sep 2, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7O, 7th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Aug 27, 2025Class 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 | — | $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
CLINTON MANOR ASSOCIATES
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 6 open HPD violations on record, including 5 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below 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 111 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.