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521 5 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10175

521 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10175 is a 3-unit rental building in Manhattan, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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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.

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.

this area · 10175
Neighborhood overview
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Crime in 10175
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in this area
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

521 5 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Manhattan, NYC

Manhattan, NY, 10175
Built 19313 floors3 unitsBBL 5005210090
Current rent range
$2,346 – $4,934 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsKIOwned byKABALKIN, IRA V1 bldg
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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 age95 ybuilt 1931
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · June 2024

Studio
$2,760/mo
1 BR
$2,880/mo
2 BR
$3,190/mo
3 BR
$3,980/mo
4 BR
$4,290/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
July
Most expensive
November
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~38% by timing your move to July.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio
$2,760
$2,346 – $3,174
1 Bed
$3,595
$3,595
2 Bed
$3,190
$2,712 – $3,668
3 Bed
$3,980
$3,383 – $4,577
4 Bed
$4,290
$3,647 – $4,934
$2k$3.6k$5.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
68 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
35
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
26
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
7
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
348
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
111002019202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 3311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

3 total
  • Uncategorized
    5

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • No complaints
    0

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 IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 26, 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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 5, 2024

    §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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 21, 2022

    §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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 22, 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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 8, 2019

    §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.

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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.

KABALKIN, IRA V

Portfolio of 1 buildingTRUSTEE: SARAH KABALKINMail: 389 VAN DUZER ST, Staten Island, NY, 10304

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
A10.0
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
5.0
avg score / 5
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portfolio grade
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nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1931Building constructed3 units · 3 floors
  2. nowKABALKIN, IRA VOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2025-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

521 5 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.629° N, -74.080° W
48
Walk
29
Transit
41
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby1 min
4 schools nearby1 min
The neighborhood

Manhattan

Learn more about Manhattan in NYC — buildings tracked, typical rents, and resident sentiment.

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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1931
Building constructed
3 units · 3 floors · class S2
now
Current owner: KABALKIN, IRA V
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

5 events
  • HPDHIGHNov 26, 2025

    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

  • HPDHIGHDec 5, 2024

    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

  • HPDHIGHNov 21, 2022

    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

  • HPDHIGHApr 22, 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

  • HPDHIGHNov 8, 2019

    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

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,346 – $3,174
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,448 – $3,312
    20% belowArea: $3,595
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,712 – $3,668
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $3,383 – $4,577
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,647 – $4,934
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10175

Review Summary

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Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

29
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 1 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • BEACH ST/VAN DUZER STS52
    0.0 mi1 min
  • BEACH ST/VAN DUZER STS78S52
    0.0 mi1 min
  • VAN DUZER ST/BEACH STS78S74
    0.1 mi1 min
  • BEACH ST/UNION PLS52S78
    0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Ged - P2g - ImpactGED/Alt
    0.0 mi1 min
  • P.s. 65 The Academy Of Innovative LearningElementary
    0.4 mi7 min
  • P.s. 78Elementary
    0.4 mi9 min
  • Ged Plus-Sanitation/si-AhsepGED/Alt
    0.5 mi9 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Eden Ii - Little MiraclesElementary
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Eden Ii Sch For Autistic ChldrnElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Our Lady Of Good Counsel SchoolElementary
    0.4 mi8 min

At a glance

Year built1931
Floors3
Total units3
ClassS2
BBL5005210090

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