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224 WEST 21 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10011

224 WEST 21 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is a 17-unit rental building in Chelsea, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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LucidIQ Score
224 WEST
21 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.

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
2
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.

224 WEST 21 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

Chelsea · Manhattan, NY, 10011
Built 19205 floors17 unitsBBL 1007700054
Current rent range
$3,995 – $9,200 / mo
4 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★3.56 reviews
Verified reviewsWCOwned byWYCLIFFE CHELSEA LLC3 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B
★★★★★
3.5 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 6 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityGood
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews63.5 ★ avg
Rent-stab units17DHCR records
Building age106 ybuilt 1920
311 complaints1last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR
$3,995/mo
3 listings
2 BR
$4,900/mo
9 listings
3 BR
$5,700/mo
11 listings
4 BR
$9,200/mo
16 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

1 Bed3 listings
$3,995
$7,458 – $7,683
2 Bed9 listings
$8,390
$8,390
3 Bed11 listings
$5,700
$5,700
4 Bed16 listings
$9,200
$9,200
$5.3k$7.5k$9.8k
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
277 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
52
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
70
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
155
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
432102020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 1DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

1 total
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    13
  • Noise - Residential
    7
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    3
  • Noise
    2
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • —NO RECORDS—

    No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.5 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
6 reviews
5★
0%
4★
67%
3★
17%
2★
17%
1★
0%

Unit 5 Pros: relatively clean, good maintenance, safe Cons: building takes forever to respond, there were mice but they got rid of them

positiveAug 2025
·
Anonymous

Pros: Renovated bathrooms and kitchen Cons: Cockroaches present upon moving in Advice to landlord: Fix the cockroach issue

negativeApr 2024
·
Anonymous

Pros: Great location Great with pest control Relatively responsive to maintenance requests Cons: Didn’t like that there was no physical key to get into the apartment, it’s all on your phone which is fine except when you…

positiveApr 2023
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities
OUTDOOR
  • Private Outdoor Space
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/dryer
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Hardwood Floors
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

WYCLIFFE CHELSEA LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsPRINCIPAL: SAMUEL LUMail: 801-161 E 4TH AVE, VANCOUVER, NA, 00000

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
A-8.6
Averaged across 3 buildings
3
buildings
4.3
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
2
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

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  • A222 WEST 21 STREETManhattan10.0 / 10
  • —224 W 21ST STManhattan— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1920Building constructed17 units · 5 floors
  2. nowWYCLIFFE CHELSEA LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

224 WEST 21 STREET · Manhattan · 40.743° N, -73.998° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby8 min
5 schools nearby3 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
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1920
Building constructed
17 units · 5 floors · class C1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
2 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: WYCLIFFE CHELSEA LLC
Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMFeb 5, 2026

    Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)

  • 311MEDIUMJan 30, 2026

    Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)

  • 311MEDIUMNov 11, 2025

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD

  • 311MEDIUMMay 31, 2025

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMMay 31, 2025

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMMay 3, 2023

    Rodent — Rat Sighting

  • 311MEDIUMAug 14, 2022

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 3, 2022

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMAug 30, 2021

    Request Large Bulky Item Collection

  • 311MEDIUMAug 29, 2021

    Request Large Bulky Item Collection

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $5,553
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $3,995 – $3,995
    47% belowArea: $7,570
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $4,550 – $5,250
    42% belowArea: $8,390
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $5,700 – $5,700
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $9,200 – $9,200
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10011

Review Summary

6 reviews
3.5 / 5
Would recommendBased on 6 reviews · avg 3.5 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Unit 5 Pros: relatively clean, good maintenance, safe Cons: building takes forever to respond, there were mice but they got rid of them"
— Anonymous · Aug 2025
Read all 6 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 · 8 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS/W 14 STSIM7SIM9SIM33
    0.4 mi8 min
  • 6 AV/ W 13 STX28
    0.4 mi8 min
  • W 14 ST/6 AVL92M14D-SBSM14A-SBS
    0.4 mi9 min
  • 7 AV/W 12 STM20
    0.5 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Liberty High School Academy For NewcomersHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • P.s. 011: The Sarah J. Garnet Elementary SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • The High School Of Fashion IndustriesHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • N.y.c. Lab School For Collaborative StudiesHigh School
    0.3 mi5 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
    0.8 mi15 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Winston Preparatory SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Lorge SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Corlears SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi7 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10011
Violent132
Property1,292
Quality-of-life1,188
Total incidents2,361
PRECINCT
Top precinct#13
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1920
Floors5
Total units17
Rent-stab units17
ClassC1
BBL1007700054

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