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181 PRINCE STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10012

181 PRINCE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10012 is a 23-unit rental building in SoHo, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B+
LucidIQ Score
181 PRINCE
STREET
  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.

SoHo · 10012
Neighborhood overview
SoHo→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10012
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in SoHo
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Gramercy Park· 0.24 miChelsea· 0.61 miWest Village· 0.61 miBattery Park City· 0.61 miLower East Side· 0.71 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
11
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.

181 PRINCE STREET — Rent Intelligence for SoHo, NYC

SoHo · Manhattan, NY, 10012
Built 19086 floors23 unitsBBL 1005170042
Current rent range
$1,675 – $5,600 / mo
7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★2.811 reviews
Verified reviewsPSOwned byPRINCE STREET ASSOCIATES, INC.1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B+
★★★★★
2.8 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 11 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations93last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews112.8 ★ avg
Rent-stab units23DHCR records
Building age118 ybuilt 1908
311 complaints47last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

-1 BR
$1,675/mo
2 listings
Studio
$2,650/mo
31 listings
Studio
$2,100/mo
1 listing
1 BR
$2,800/mo
1 listing
2 BR
$3,950/mo
7 listings
3 BR
$3,700/mo
1 listing
3 BR
$5,300/mo
5 listings
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
April
Most expensive
July
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to April.

Units Historic Rent 3 listings

Studio$3,6001 listing
2 Bed$3,4001 listing
3 Bed$3,7002 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio31 listings
$2,650
$3,300 – $3,998
1 Bed1 listing
$2,800
$4,919 – $5,280
2 Bed7 listings
$3,950
$5,773 – $8,498
3 Bed1 listing
$7,695
$7,695
$2.5k$5.9k$9.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Lower West Side
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$5,380
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
4.1%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
17%
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
239 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
38
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
73
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
128
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2925
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

Worsening
2418126020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 93311 Complaints 47DOB Filings 5Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

93 total
  • Door/Lock
    31
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    18
  • Heat/Hot Water
    14
  • Pest Infestation
    12
  • Window/Guard
    4

311Top Complaints

47 total
  • Illegal Parking
    33
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    32
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    9
  • PLUMBING
    7
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    4

DOBTop Filings

5 total
  • DOB Violations
    5

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(11 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 17, 2025

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTOct 1, 2025

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO EAST COURT AT CELLAR

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTOct 1, 2025

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE FRAME AT NORTH BULKHEAD DOOR, ROOF

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTOct 1, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE UPPER OR LOWER WIRE MESH SCREEN AT SKYLIGHT, ROOF

See all 93 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.8 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
11 reviews
5★
0%
4★
27%
3★
27%
2★
45%
1★
0%

Unit 16 Pros: Somewhat decent price for location, not super loud, small space but decent for price and location - definitely tour in person before signing a lease Cons: Public spaces can be dirty, recently got new mana…

mixedMar 2026
·
Anonymous

Pros: Location is great Cons: mice and roach issue. first floor garbage room located within unit is infested Advice to landlord: attentive

negativeJul 2025
·
Anonymous

Pros: Incred location (but dont misunderstand me, it is not worth that management company/super!!) Cons: We had mice and they did nothing about it, we had to get our own exterminator. The exterminator we did finally bri…

negativeApr 2025
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

9 amenities
OUTDOOR
  • Patio
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Fios Available
  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Good Cause
  • Has Evictions
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

PRINCE STREET ASSOCIATES, INC.

Portfolio of 1 buildingMANAGER: ELI LEVYMail: 181 PRINCE STREET, New York, NY, 10012

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

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Portfolio Grade
B+7.4
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.7
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1908Building constructed23 units · 6 floors
  2. nowPRINCE STREET ASSOCIATES, INC.Owner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

181 PRINCE STREET · Manhattan · 40.726° N, -74.002° W
45
Walk
21
Transit
38
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby6 min
6 schools nearby4 min
The neighborhood

SoHo

NoLIta and the eastern edge of SoHo converge here — boutique shopping on Elizabeth and Mott Streets, the old-school Italian character of Mulberry Street, and some of the city's best people-watching. It's compact, stylish, and pricey.

1,389buildings tracked4.2avg LucidIQ$4,995median 1BR
21,216population$127kmedian income80%renters
Boutique ShoppingStylishFoodieHistoricWalkable
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1908
Building constructed
23 units · 6 floors · class C7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
11 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: PRINCE STREET ASSOCIATES, INC.
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDLOWApr 29, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 24, 2026

    Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding

  • 311MEDIUMMar 23, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 17, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane

  • 311MEDIUMJan 29, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 27, 2026

    PLUMBING — RADIATOR

  • 311MEDIUMJan 24, 2026

    PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER

  • 311MEDIUMJan 24, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

  • 311MEDIUMJan 24, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 24, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,000 – $3,300
    34% belowArea: $3,995
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,800 – $2,800
    44% belowArea: $4,995
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,900 – $5,000
    34% belowArea: $5,995
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $3,700 – $3,700
    52% belowArea: $7,695
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $14,500
Compared to median rents in 10012

Review Summary

11 reviews
2.8 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 11 reviews · avg 2.8 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Unit 16 Pros: Somewhat decent price for location, not super loud, small space but decent for price and location - definitely tour in person before signing a le…"
— Anonymous · Mar 2026
Read all 11 reviews →

Neighborhood Vibe

NoLIta and the eastern edge of SoHo converge here — boutique shopping on Elizabeth and Mott Streets, the old-school Italian character of Mulberry Street, and some of the city's best people-watching. It's compact, stylish, and pricey.

Boutique ShoppingStylishFoodieHistoricWalkable

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

21
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 6 AV/GRAND STM55
    0.3 mi6 min
  • BROADWAY/SPRING STM1M55
    0.3 mi6 min
  • BROADWAY/BROOME STSIM34X28SIM33CSIM1
    0.3 mi7 min
  • CLEVELAND PL/SPRING STM1
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Nyc IschoolHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Chelsea Career And Technical Education High SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Ged-P2g-Door/door Ii, Iii, Pm-AhsepGED/Alt
    0.2 mi4 min
  • P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training CenterSecondary
    0.3 mi6 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Broome Street Academy Charter High SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
    0.3 mi6 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Cooke School And InstituteHigh School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • LreiElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Academy Of St JosephElementary
    0.4 mi9 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10012
Violent68
Property1,218
Quality-of-life595
Total incidents1,782
PRECINCT
Top precinct#5
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1908
Floors6
Total units23
Rent-stab units23
ClassC7
BBL1005170042

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