How well maintained is this building?

There are 10 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 12 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 205 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 $5,450/month for a one-bedroom.

197th Avenue C

East Village·Manhattan

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Oct 1

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

Building overview

Area Avg$5,4501-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations0 critical

BuildingElevator

Data as of Oct 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

1.9/ 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

Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Top complaint type at this building
12 heat complaints in past year
Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood
12 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 23-story building located in East Village, containing 176 residential units. Built in 1979.

Neighborhood

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The neighborhood: East Village

Manhattan · 2,481 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $5,450 1BR · $5,750 2BR

6thAvBrightonBroadwayCanarsieCulverLexington

5 subway stations nearby

41 parks · 6.1 acres · incl. El Jardin Del Paraiso Park

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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 (10 vs 2 average per building).

Top issues

Lead Paint6
Admin1
Structural1

Severity Key

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

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Window/Door
REFIT STAIR 'B' FIRE DOOR LEADING TO THE UPPER STORIES AT 1st PUBLIC HALL STAIRS FROM NORTH, 1st STORY
Sep 1, 2026Class B
Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 21F, 21st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Mar 20, 2026Class B
Admin
B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE
Sep 1, 2026Class A
Structural
M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Sep 1, 2026Class A
Lead Paint
PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE NORTH WALL, EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 22C, 22nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 5, 2023Class A

Market Value Estimate

Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.

Comp Matrix

Unit Type	This Bldg	Area Avg	Diff.
Studio	—	$4,123.75	—
1 Bed	—	$5,450	—
2 Bed	—	$5,750	—
3+ Bed	—	$7,600	—

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

205days

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 10 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 12 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 205 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 $5,450/month for a one-bedroom.

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