236 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
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1926
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 6 median)
- Notable amenitiesDoorman, Parking
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations13 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Midtown-Times Square, containing 16 residential units. Built in 1926.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
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 (58 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety11
- Structural11
- Pests8
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED SPRINKLER HEADS AT CEILING ,1,2,3 & 4 STY PUBLIC HALL
Oct 11, 2011Class C - Heat/Hot Water
POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL AND ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.
Jun 10, 2008Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.
Jun 10, 2008Class C - Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG.
Jun 10, 2008Class C - Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED DOOR FROM STREET TO 1 STY PUBLIC HALL VESTIBULE.
Jun 10, 2008Class 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
236-238 WEST 52ND STR
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 58 open HPD violations on record, including 13 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 305 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.