Compared to median rents in 77021, Houston
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent estimates for this ZIP code
Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of whatever nature covering or partly covering the surface of any lots or parcels. — Ord: 10-451(b)(10) *
Junk Motor Vehicle — Ord: 10-532
No person who owns, controls, or occupies real property shall use the property for the open storage of any dead tree, refuse, glass, building material, or of any inoperable motor vehicle, boat, refrigerator, stove, or other object of a reasonably similar — Ord: 10-361(d)
A building with a floor or a roof of insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used; — Ord: 10-371(a)(3)
A building with a part not properly attached so that the part may fall on or otherwise injure occupants of the building or members of the public; — Ord: 10-371(a)(4)
A vacant building, regardless of its structural condition, that has been unsecured for more than seven days (which days need not be consecutive) in any thirty-day period; — Ord: 10-371(a)(8)
A property with a condition causing a building to be unfit for human occupancy or causing a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare. — Ord: 10-371(a)(12)
It is unlawful for a person knowingly to allow a property under the persons ownership or control to constitute a dangerous building. — Ord: 10-371(b)
All debris must be removed from the property once a building has been demolished. — Ord: 10-441(a)(1)
A vacant building, regardless of its structural condition, that has been unsecured for more than seven days (which days need not be consecutive) in any thirty-day period; — Ord: 10-371(a)(8)
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Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 5031 Balkin St ranges from $939 to $1,271 per month, with a median of $1,105.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 5031 Balkin St ranges from $987 to $1,335 per month, with a median of $1,161.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 5031 Balkin St ranges from $1,178 to $1,594 per month, with a median of $1,386.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 5031 Balkin St ranges from $1,559 to $2,109 per month, with a median of $1,834.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 5031 Balkin St ranges from $1,922 to $2,600 per month, with a median of $2,261.
Based on available records, 5031 Balkin St is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
The registered owner of 5031 Balkin St is MIDTOWN REDEV AUTHORITY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Yes, 5031 Balkin St has 10 housing violations and 3 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
5031 Balkin St is located in flood zone X. Prospective tenants should consider these factors when evaluating the building.
There are 4 schools near 5031 Balkin St, including 1 charter school, 3 public schools. Nearby schools include 5807 Calhoun Rd (12 min walk), 5800 Southmund St (16 min walk), 5515 S Loop Fwy E (9 min walk), 5515 S Loop Fwy E (9 min walk).
5031 Balkin St has 3 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Martin Luther King Blvd @ Kenilwood (80), 1.5 mi away.
The 77021 zip code where 5031 Balkin St is located has 618 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 77021 for a full breakdown by crime type.
Latest data: March 2026. This building has not been actively listed recently.
1BR
$600/mo
2BR
$1,050/mo
3BR
$2,195/mo
Potential savings: ~45% by timing your move