511 East 20th Street
Building overview
Data as of Apr 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
- Open critical violations3 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building72 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood72 noise complaints in past year (vs 28 median)
About this building
A 15-story building located in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, containing 2491 residential units. Built in 1947.
Available Units
2 active · 10 past listings
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
High risk. Compare to area average.
Top issues
- Heat/Hot Water2
- Safety1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 26, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
Jan 20, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 20, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Apr 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $5,209 | $5,022 | +4% |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,364 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,067 | — |
Value Verdict
Fair Price
Rents are 4% higher than the neighbourhood average.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
Rent
$5,209
Building Avg
Buy
$7,136
Est. Monthly Carry
Renting Saves ~$23,124/yr
Compared to buying a similar unit in this neighbourhood.
How is this calculated?+
Estimated monthly carry is the building's average rent multiplied by 1.37x — a rough heuristic for what an equivalent purchase would cost per month. The 1.37 figure approximates principal + interest on a 20% down loan at 6-7% mortgage rates, plus typical NYC property taxes, homeowner insurance, and maintenance reserves.
Annual savings is the difference between this estimated monthly carry and the building's average rent, multiplied by 12.
This is an approximation, not a per-building mortgage calculation. A full rent-vs-buy calculator with explicit inputs (down payment, rate, taxes, appreciation) is on the roadmap. See accuracy disclaimer.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
BPP PCV OWNER LLC
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 3 open violations but none have been resolved in our visibility window, so days-to-close has no data to average.
Pet, climate, connectivity & leasing policies coming in a future update.
Pet Policy
Pet Friendly
Case-by-case approval
Climate
Steam Heat
Landlord pays heat/water
Connectivity
Fios & Spectrum
High-speed available
Leasing
Guarantors OK
Flexible approval