531 East 20th 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 neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 13 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
No flagged considerations from public records — verify with a tour.
About this building
A 15-story building located in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, containing 2491 residential units. Built in 1947.
The neighborhood: Stuyvesant Town
Manhattan · 87 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,722 1BR · $5,813 2BR
1 park · 1.3 acres · incl. Murphy Brothers Playground
Available Units
5 active · 19 past listings
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Structural1
- Water/Plumbing1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT MB, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
May 18, 2026Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING INSIDE CLOSET IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 12D, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 11, 2025Class 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $5,918 | $5,721.5 | +3% |
| 2 Bed | $6,422 | $5,813 | +10% |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,833.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Above Market
Rents are 7% higher than the neighbourhood average.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
Rent
$6,119
Building Avg
Buy
$8,383
Est. Monthly Carry
Renting Saves ~$27,168/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
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 2 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C).
- 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 83 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 Stuyvesant Town is about $5,722/month for a one-bedroom.