257 WEST 29 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

Chelsea · Manhattan, NY, 10001

Built 201514 floors14 unitsBBL 1007790007

Current rent range

$1,200 – $50,000 / mo

7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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257 WEST 29 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10001

257 WEST 29 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10001 is a 14-unit rental building in Chelsea, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations185last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units14DHCR records

Building age11 ybuilt 2015

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,995/mo

1314 listings

1 BR

$5,000/mo

2723 listings

2 BR

$6,500/mo

1872 listings

3 BR

$7,995/mo

839 listings

4 BR

$9,100/mo

237 listings

5 BR

$16,495/mo

37 listings

6 BR

$29,999/mo

11 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

January

Most expensive

August

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Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to January.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1314 listings

$5,374

$5,374

1 Bed2723 listings

$5,000

$6,473 – $6,804

2 Bed1872 listings

$9,384

$9,384

3 Bed839 listings

$7,995

$1,250 – $50,000

4 Bed237 listings

$9,100

$1,200 – $50,000

5 Bed37 listings

$16,495

$1,230 – $50,000

6+ Bed11 listings

$29,999

$7,995 – $45,000

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Chelsea

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$5,579

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

3.6%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

21%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

185 total

Door/Lock
48
Smoke/CO Detector
39
Paint/Plaster
21
Roof/Ceiling
15
Pest Infestation
12

311Top Complaints

0 total

DOOR/WINDOW
40
UNSANITARY CONDITION
22
Elevator
20
HEAT/HOT WATER
16
Noise - Residential
14

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(23 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTApr 13, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8C, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 7, 2026
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CNOT COMPLIED WITHJan 27, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 8C, 8th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CNOV SENT OUTJan 21, 2026
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF A DOOR STOP INSTALLED IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 9A, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BVIOLATION CLOSEDDec 31, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND WEST WALL NEAR STAIRWAY B EXIT DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

59 amenities

BUILDING

Game Room
Lobby
Library
Elevator
Lounge
Mail Room
Wifi
Package Room
Playroom
Co-working
Smoke Free
Community Room
Wi-fi
Doorman
Business Center

OUTDOOR

Bbq
Balcony
Courtyard
Patio
Terrace
Rooftop
Grill
Garden
Roof Deck
Pool
Swimming Pool

FITNESS

Spa
Fitness
Fitness Center
Gym
Yoga
Sauna

PARKING & BIKES

Garage
Bike Storage
Ev Charging
Bike Room
Parking

LAUNDRY

Laundry In Unit
Laundry Room
Washer/dryer
Washer Dryer
In-unit Laundry

SECURITY

Security
Gated
Cctv
Video Intercom
Surveillance

PET FRIENDLY

Pets Allowed
Dog Run
Cat Friendly
Pet Friendly

STORAGE

Storage Room
Storage

LUXURY

Screening Room
Penthouse
Wine Cellar

OTHER

Fios Available
W/d

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Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

FRIENDS HOUSE WEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT F UND

Portfolio of 1 buildingMANAGEr: ILSOo KImMail: 1044 NORTHERN BLVd, ROSLYn, NY, 11576

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portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

2015Building constructed14 units · 14 floors
nowFRIENDS HOUSE WEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT F UNDOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

257 WEST 29 STREET · Manhattan · 40.749° N, -73.995° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby10 min

5 schools nearby5 min

The neighborhood

Chelsea

Chelsea blends art galleries, the High Line, and a vibrant LGBTQ+ scene into one of Manhattan's most walkable neighborhoods. Expect upscale coffee shops, trendy gyms, and loft-style buildings alongside older tenement walkups.

1,370buildings tracked3.5avg LucidIQ$6,638median 1BR

27,004population$107kmedian income76%renters

Art SceneWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyPriceyParks

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

201020202030

2015

Building constructed

14 units · 14 floors · class D9

2024

Rent stabilization on file

26 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: FRIENDS HOUSE WEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT F UND

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMMay 2, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMApr 21, 2026
Elevator — Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property
HPDHIGHApr 13, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8C, 8th STO
HPDMEDIUMApr 7, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET IN THE BA
311MEDIUMMar 29, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMMar 29, 2026
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
311MEDIUMMar 25, 2026
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
311MEDIUMMar 7, 2026
PLUMBING — TOILET
311MEDIUMMar 7, 2026
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2026
ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING

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History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,700 – $50,000
26% belowArea: $5,374
1 Bed
This building: $1,200 – $45,000
25% belowArea: $6,638
2 Bed
This building: $2,200 – $49,500
31% belowArea: $9,384
3 Bed
This building: $1,250 – $50,000
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $1,200 – $50,000
—Area: —

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Neighborhood Vibe

Art SceneWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyPriceyParks

Energy Score

—

Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score

Site EUI65.3 kBtu/ft²

GHG Emissions146.2 tCO₂e

2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 10 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

7 AV/W 20 STM20M7
0.5 mi10 min
6 AV/W 20 STM55M7
0.5 mi11 min
8 AV/W 17 STM20
0.6 mi12 min
5 AV/W 23 STM2M55M1M3
0.6 mi12 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The High School Of Fashion IndustriesHigh School
0.2 mi5 min
Satellite Academy High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi5 min
P.s. 033 Chelsea PrepElementary
0.3 mi5 min
Ged P2g-Alt Ed Complex Hub - AhsepGED/Alt
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Hudson YardsElementary
0.7 mi14 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Atlas SchoolElementary
0.0 mi1 min
Birch Family Services, Inc
0.3 mi6 min
Avenues New York LlcElementary
0.4 mi9 min

At a glance

Year built2015

Floors14

Total units14

Rent-stab units14

ClassD9

BBL1007790007

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257 WEST 29 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

257 WEST 29 STREET

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

FRIENDS HOUSE WEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT F UND

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Chelsea

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Rent trends.

The landlord.

FRIENDS HOUSE WEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT F UND

Rental intelligence.

257 WEST 29 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

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Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Location & daily life.

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