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251 WATER STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10038

251 WATER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10038 is a 5-unit rental building in Financial District, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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251 WATER
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  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.

Financial District · 10038
Neighborhood overview
Financial District→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10038
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Financial District
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Financial District· 0.33 miTribeca· 0.44 miFinancial District· 0.49 miFinancial District· 0.53 miBattery Park City· 0.67 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

251 WATER STREET — Rent Intelligence for Financial District, NYC

Financial District · Manhattan, NY, 10038
Built 18885 floors5 unitsBBL 1000970057
Current rent range
$2,848 – $5,980 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsVHOwned byVJHC HOLDING CORP.11 bldgs
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Manhattan · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations3last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age138 ybuilt 1888
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$3,350/mo
1 BR
$3,500/mo
2 BR
$3,870/mo
3 BR
$4,820/mo
4 BR
$5,200/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
February
Most expensive
June
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to February.

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

5 Bed$5,3253 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio
$3,951
$3,951
1 Bed
$3,500
$5,623 – $5,970
2 Bed
$9,836
$9,836
3 Bed
$4,820
$4,097 – $5,543
4 Bed
$5,200
$4,420 – $5,980
$3k$6.9k$10.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Financial District
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$5,908
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
4.6%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
18%
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
203 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
33
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
86
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
84
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

Improving
54310202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 3311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

3 total
  • Pest Infestation
    2

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Dirty Condition
    5
  • Noise
    4
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    2
  • Noise - Vehicle
    1
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 16, 2022

    (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 DISMISSEDApr 1, 2021

    §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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2021

    (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.

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

VJHC HOLDING CORP.

Portfolio of 11 buildingsSECRETARY: VERA SUNGMail: 6-8 BOWERY, NEW YORK, NY, 10013

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+7.8
Averaged across 11 buildings
11
buildings
3.9
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 11 total

See all 11 →
  • A298 1 AVENUEManhattan10.0 / 10
  • A206 31 STREETBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • A-279 55 STREETBrooklyn8.0 / 10
  • B79 14 STREETBrooklyn6.8 / 10
  • D23 LUDLOW STREETManhattan3.6 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1888Building constructed5 units · 5 floors
  2. nowVJHC HOLDING CORP.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 11 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

251 WATER STREET · Manhattan · 40.708° N, -74.002° W
50
Walk
28
Transit
43
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby1 min
7 schools nearby1 min
The neighborhood

Financial District

The South Street Seaport and Civic Center area bridges FiDi and the Brooklyn Bridge. City Hall, the courthouses, and the revamped Pier 17 rooftop concert venue make it a unique mix of government, history, and waterfront entertainment.

499buildings tracked4.2avg LucidIQ$5,797median 1BR
23,343population$100kmedian income73%renters
HistoricWaterfrontCivic CenterViewsEvolving
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1880189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1888
Building constructed
5 units · 5 floors · class S4
now
Current owner: VJHC HOLDING CORP.
Portfolio includes 11 buildings.

Recent Activity

16 events
  • 311MEDIUMMar 30, 2025

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMMar 19, 2025

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMMar 14, 2025

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMMar 11, 2025

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMMar 10, 2025

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMSep 20, 2023

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking

  • HPDLOWFeb 16, 2022

    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

  • 311MEDIUMNov 2, 2021

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

  • HPDHIGHApr 1, 2021

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • HPDLOWApr 1, 2021

    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

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,848 – $3,852
    15% belowArea: $3,951
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,975 – $4,025
    40% belowArea: $5,797
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $3,290 – $4,451
    61% belowArea: $9,836
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $4,097 – $5,543
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $4,420 – $5,980
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10038

Review Summary

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0.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 0 reviews
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Neighborhood Vibe

The South Street Seaport and Civic Center area bridges FiDi and the Brooklyn Bridge. City Hall, the courthouses, and the revamped Pier 17 rooftop concert venue make it a unique mix of government, history, and waterfront entertainment.

HistoricWaterfrontCivic CenterViewsEvolving

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

28
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 1 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • PEARL ST/BEEKMAN STM15-SBS
    0.1 mi1 min
  • PEARL ST / PECK SLIPBM3BM4BM1BM2
    0.1 mi1 min
  • PEARL ST/PECK SLIPQM8QM25QM7QM11
    0.1 mi1 min
  • fdr/beekman stSIM6SIM31SIM10SIM11
    0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • The Peck Slip SchoolElementary
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Urban Assembly Maker AcademyHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • The Urban Assembly Early College High School Of Emergency MedicineHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Manhattan Early College School For Marketing And Media ArtsHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter SchoolCharter
    0.3 mi7 min
  • Compass Charter SchoolCharter
    0.5 mi10 min
  • New York City Charter School Of The ArtsMiddle School
    0.6 mi12 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Titus SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Nysarc, Inc-Nyc ChapterElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Quad Preparatory Upper SchoolMiddle School
    0.3 mi6 min

Safety & Crime

29
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10038
Violent84
Property250
Quality-of-life676
Total incidents847
PRECINCT
Top precinct#5
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1888
Floors5
Total units5
ClassS4
BBL1000970057

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