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12 5 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10011

12 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is a 34-unit rental building in Chelsea, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B+
LucidIQ Score
12 5
AVENUE
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Chelsea · 10011
Neighborhood overview
Chelsea→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10011
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Chelsea
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Battery Park City· 0.03 miTribeca· 0.54 miSoHo· 0.61 miWest Village· 0.62 miGramercy Park· 0.83 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
32
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

12 5 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

Chelsea · Manhattan, NY, 10011
Built 190310 floors34 unitsBBL 1005720043
Current rent range
$2,750 – $7,200 / mo
3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★3.73 reviews
Verified reviewsUFOwned byUNITED FIFTH, LLC24 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B+
★★★★★
3.7 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 3 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityGood
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews33.7 ★ avg
Rent-stab units34DHCR records
Building age123 ybuilt 1903
311 complaints12last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$2,975/mo
13 listings
1 BR
$4,402/mo
4 listings
2 BR
$6,301/mo
17 listings
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
December
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio13 listings
$2,975
$5,506 – $5,599
1 Bed4 listings
$4,402
$7,458 – $7,683
2 Bed17 listings
$8,390
$8,390
$5k$6.9k$8.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
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.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
258 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
47
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
77
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
134
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady
3221020232024
HPD Violations 2311 Complaints 12DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

2 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    1
  • Door/Lock
    1

311Top Complaints

12 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    6
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    3
  • ELECTRIC
    1
  • PLUMBING
    1
  • PAINT/PLASTER
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJul 29, 2024

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 73, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 3, 2023

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND INSTALED ON BUILDING VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

See all 2 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.7 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3 reviews
5★
0%
4★
67%
3★
33%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: Central location, overall clean building, and responsive management. Cons: A large construction site neighbors the building.

positiveJul 2023
·
Anonymous

Unit 33 Pros: Building is generally well-maintained and residents are nice. Apartments themselves have nice kitchens and bathrooms. I was facing the back of the building and until construction started next door had no n…

positiveMar 2023
·
Anonymous

Pros: Great location, renovated units Cons: Lots of street noise at night

mixedNov 2021
·
Anonymous
View all 3 reviews
04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

11 amenities
BUILDING
  • Elevator
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry Facility
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pets Allowed Cats
  • Pets Allowed Dogs
OTHER
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Good Cause
  • Fios Available
  • Live In Super
  • Hardwood Floors
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

UNITED FIFTH, LLC

Portfolio of 24 buildingsHead officer: MARK HAROUNIANMail: 33 EAST 33 ST, New York, NY, 10016

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile
Portfolio Grade
A-8.8
Averaged across 24 buildings
24
buildings
4.4
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 24 total

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  • B+12 5 AVENUEManhattan7.6 / 10
  • B+12 5 AVENUEManhattan7.6 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1903Building constructed34 units · 10 floors
  2. nowUNITED FIFTH, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 24 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

12 5 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.732° N, -73.996° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby9 min
7 schools nearby5 min
The neighborhood

Chelsea

Western Chelsea stretches from the Meatpacking District up through gallery row. The Whitney Museum, the High Line's southern entrance, and the Chelsea Piers sports complex make this a neighborhood where culture and recreation intersect daily.

4,308buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$7,570median 1BR
50,772population$146kmedian income63%renters
CulturalWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyUpscaleActive
Explore Chelsea
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1903
Building constructed
34 units · 10 floors · class D7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
32 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: UNITED FIFTH, LLC
Portfolio includes 24 buildings.

Recent Activity

15 events
  • 311MEDIUMNov 5, 2024

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMOct 25, 2024

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMAug 13, 2024

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • HPDMEDIUMJul 29, 2024

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE

  • 311MEDIUMJul 25, 2024

    ELECTRIC — WIRING

  • 311MEDIUMJul 25, 2024

    PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK

  • 311MEDIUMJul 25, 2024

    PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING

  • 311MEDIUMNov 27, 2023

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMApr 24, 2023

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

  • 311MEDIUMApr 20, 2023

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,750 – $3,200
    46% belowArea: $5,553
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $4,402 – $4,402
    42% belowArea: $7,570
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $5,402 – $7,200
    25% belowArea: $8,390
Compared to median rents in 10011

Review Summary

3 reviews
3.7 / 5
Would recommendBased on 3 reviews · avg 3.7 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: Central location, overall clean building, and responsive management. Cons: A large construction site neighbors the building."
— Anonymous · Jul 2023
Read all 3 reviews →

Neighborhood Vibe

Western Chelsea stretches from the Meatpacking District up through gallery row. The Whitney Museum, the High Line's southern entrance, and the Chelsea Piers sports complex make this a neighborhood where culture and recreation intersect daily.

CulturalWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyUpscaleActive

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 9 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • WEST HOUSTON ST/LAGUARDIA PLM21
    0.4 mi9 min
  • BROADWAY/BLEECKER STM1M55
    0.4 mi9 min
  • COOPER SQ/E 4 STM103
    0.4 mi9 min
  • WEST HOUSTON ST/GREENE STM21
    0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Harvey Milk High SchoolHigh School
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Ged P2g-Hetrick Martin - AhsepGED/Alt
    0.3 mi5 min
  • P.s. 003 Charrette SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Academy For Software EngineeringHigh School
    0.5 mi10 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Broome Street Academy Charter High SchoolHigh School
    0.7 mi15 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Academy Of St JosephElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Grace Church SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Grace Church High SchoolHigh School
    0.4 mi7 min

At a glance

Year built1903
Floors10
Total units34
Rent-stab units34
ClassD7
BBL1005720043

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