197th Avenue C
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
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building12 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood3 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 23-story building located in East Village, containing 176 residential units. Built in 1979.
The neighborhood: East Village
Manhattan · 2,481 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,650 1BR · $6,495 2BR
5 subway stations nearby
41 parks · 6.1 acres · incl. El Jardin Del Paraiso 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 (16 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint7
- Water/Plumbing4
- Structural3
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14B, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Apr 24, 2026Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 21F, 21st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 16, 2026Class B - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR KNOB IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 21F, 21st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 16, 2026Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH AND WEST WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 21F, 21st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 16, 2026Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 21F, 21st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 16, 2026Class 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 | — | $4,223.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,650 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,495 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,995 | — |
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
NYCHA TRIBOROUGH PRESERVATION HDFC
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 16 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 3 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 236 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 East Village is about $4,650/month for a one-bedroom.
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