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251 WEST 15 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10011

251 WEST 15 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is a 29-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
251 WEST
15 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
10
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.

251 WEST 15 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

Chelsea · Manhattan, NY, 10011
Built 19285 floors29 unitsBBL 1007650010
Current rent range
$5,890 – $5,890 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviewsC2Owned byCHELSEA 251 LLC2 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
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Manhattan · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations6last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units29DHCR records
Building age98 ybuilt 1928
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR
$5,890/mo
1 listing
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 Bed1 listing
$5,890
$7,458 – $7,683
$7k$7.5k$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
236 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
42
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
67
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
127
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2358
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
43210202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 6311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

6 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    3
  • Heat/Hot Water
    2
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    1

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Rodent
    4
  • Noise - Residential
    3
  • Lead
    3
  • Illegal Parking
    3
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    2

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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDSep 22, 2021

    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDSep 22, 2021

    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDSep 22, 2021

    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDSep 22, 2021

    § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX SIGN MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDMar 4, 2021

    § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 29, 4th STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Good Cause
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

CHELSEA 251 LLC

Portfolio of 2 buildingsMEMBER: NATHANIEL RAHAVMail: 205W 15TH ST, NY, NY, 10011

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
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buildings
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avg score / 5
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portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 2 total

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  • —251 W 15TH STManhattan— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1928Building constructed29 units · 5 floors
  2. nowCHELSEA 251 LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

251 WEST 15 STREET · Manhattan · 40.740° N, -74.001° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby8 min
5 schools nearby2 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
1928
Building constructed
29 units · 5 floors · class C5
2024
Rent stabilization on file
10 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: CHELSEA 251 LLC
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMJul 9, 2025

    Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)

  • 311MEDIUMJan 8, 2025

    Rodent — Signs of Rodents

  • 311MEDIUMDec 15, 2024

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • 311MEDIUMDec 2, 2024

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMDec 2, 2024

    Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents

  • 311MEDIUMOct 17, 2024

    Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)

  • 311MEDIUMSep 26, 2024

    Rodent — Rat Sighting

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 27, 2023

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMSep 4, 2022

    Noise - Residential — Loud Talking

  • 311MEDIUMSep 3, 2022

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $5,553
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $5,890 – $5,890
    22% belowArea: $7,570
  • 2 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $8,390
Compared to median rents in 10011

Review Summary

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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
  • W 10 ST/WAVERLY PLM8
    0.4 mi8 min
  • W 10 ST/7 AV SM8
    0.4 mi9 min
  • GREENWICH AV/CHRISTOPHER STM8
    0.4 mi9 min
  • CHRISTOPHER ST/GREENWICH AVM8
    0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Liberty High School Academy For NewcomersHigh School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • N.y.c. Lab School For Collaborative StudiesHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • New York City Lab Middle School For Collaborative StudiesMiddle School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • N.y.c. Museum SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
    0.7 mi14 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Corlears SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Notre Dame SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Lorge SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi4 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 built1928
Floors5
Total units29
Rent-stab units29
ClassC5
BBL1007650010

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