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HomeNeighborhoodsChelsea
B
3.5/5

Chelsea Report Card

10001 · Manhattan · 1,370 buildings tracked

B

Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

C

Maintenance

Violations per building

B

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

1,370

Violations

6,024

Complaints

1,544

Reviews

940

Crime Summary (12 Months)

1,597

Total Incidents

113

Violent

668

Property

816

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Moderate
Violations/Bldg

4.4

Average

Complaints/Bldg

1.1

Below avg

Reviews

940

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

1,597

Total incidents

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

C

136 W 28TH ST, New York, NY 10001

540 violations0 complaints
C

211 WEST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10001

334 violations0 complaints
A

136 WEST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10001

325 violations483 complaints
A

208 WEST 30 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10001

293 violations189 complaints
D

406 WEST 25 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10001

244 violations0 complaints

Largest Landlord

UNAVAILABLE OWNER

18 buildings in this zip code

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Chelsea Vibe Check

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.

Art SceneWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyPriceyParks

Pros

  • ✓High Line access
  • ✓Great restaurant scene
  • ✓Chelsea Market
  • ✓Multiple subway lines

Cons

  • ✗High rents
  • ✗Touristy stretches
  • ✗Limited parking
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chelsea

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 10001 zip code had 1,597 reported crime incidents, including 113 violent crimes and 668 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Chelsea (10001) has 1,370 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 3.5 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 10001 zip code have a combined 6,024 housing violations on record (an average of 4.4 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Chelsea (10001) is UNAVAILABLE OWNER, managing 18 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 940 reviews across 150 buildings in Chelsea (10001). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Chelsea (10001) has 1,370 tracked buildings with 6,024 violations and 1,544 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Chelsea (10001) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Chelsea (10001) recorded 1,597 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 113 violent crimes, 668 property crimes, and 816 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 10001.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Chelsea (10001) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 10001 zip code.

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

A

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A

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A

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A

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

27,004

Median Income

$107k

Renters

76%

Median Age

35.7

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

515 transit stops nearby

35

Subway Stops

348

Bus Stops

131

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 35% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 12% of neighborhoods