What is the rent for a studio at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $2,814 to $3,806 per month, with a median of $3,310.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $2,933 to $3,967 per month, with a median of $3,450.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $3,247 to $4,393 per month, with a median of $3,820.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $4,046 to $5,474 per month, with a median of $4,760.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $4,369 to $5,911 per month, with a median of $5,140.

How does rent at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10011 zip code: studio rents are about 40% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 54% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 54% below the neighborhood median.

Is 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

The registered owner of 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is MORON, L.L.C.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 a good landlord?

53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011, owned by MORON, L.L.C., has an overall grade of C (2.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

Yes, 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has 1 housing violation and 7 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has 64 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

There are 10 schools near 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Harvey Milk High School (13 min walk), Ged P2g-Hetrick Martin - Ahsep (13 min walk), The East Village Community School (17 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (17 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (10 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 9 ST/UNIVERSITY PL (M8), 0.44 mi away.

Is 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10011 zip code where 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is located had 2,289 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 128 violent crimes, 1,252 property crimes, and 909 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10011 for full details.

When was 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 built and how many units does it have?

53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 was built in 1925, has 4 floors, contains 7 total units, 6 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?

53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

53 WEST 16 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

Chelsea · Manhattan, NY, 10011

Built 19254 floors7 unitsBBL 1008180007

Current rent range

$2,814 – $5,911 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★2.52 reviews

Verified reviewsMLOwned byMORON, L.L.C.3 bldgs

53 WEST 16 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10011

53 WEST 16 STREET is a prewar 1925 building, 7 units in Chelsea, NYC. Owned by MORON, L.L.C.. Public records show 65 open violations, 7 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews22.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age101 ybuilt 1925

311 complaints7last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,310/mo

1 BR

$3,450/mo

2 BR

$3,820/mo

3 BR

$4,760/mo

4 BR

$5,140/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

December

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Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,814 – $3,806

40% belowArea: $5,553

1 BR

This building: $2,933 – $3,967

54% belowArea: $7,570

2 BR

This building: $3,247 – $4,393

54% belowArea: $8,390

3 BR

This building: $4,046 – $5,474

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $4,369 – $5,911

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$3,310

$5,506 – $5,599

1 Bed

$3,450

$7,458 – $7,683

2 Bed

$8,390

$8,390

3 Bed

$4,760

$4,046 – $5,474

4 Bed

$5,140

$4,369 – $5,911

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan

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Rental intelligence.

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.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

291 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

145

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

2878

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

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

HPDTop Violations

1 total

Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

7 total

Illegal Parking
2
Noise - Residential
2
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
1
Water System
1
WATER LEAK
1

DOBTop Filings

64 total

DOB Violations
64

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 4, 2025
(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.

See all 1 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.5 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

3★

50%

2★

50%

1★

Pros: Above laundromat and very central. Cool apartments Cons: Building could be better maintained and communication with super could be better

mixedJan 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Great water pressure, outdoor space, great location, right above a laundromat with lovely people. Cons: The management company is as bad as it gets. Unresponsive, combative, and very disorganized. The realtor they…

negativeMar 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

MORON, L.L.C.

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: MAGDALENA KOSZMail: 250 WEST 57TH STREET, New York, NY, 10107

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.5

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1925Building constructed7 units · 4 floors
nowMORON, L.L.C.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2027-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10011 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10011

Violent128

Property1,252

Quality-of-life909

Total incidents2,289

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About this area.

Chelsea · 10011

53 WEST 16 STREET · Manhattan · 40.739° N, -73.995° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

7 schools nearby13 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

E 9 ST/UNIVERSITY PLM8
0.4 mi9 min
W 8 ST/5 AVM8
0.4 mi9 min
6 AV/WAVERLY PLX27SIM4CSIM9M55
0.5 mi9 min
E 8 ST/5 AVM3M1M55M2
0.5 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Harvey Milk High SchoolHigh School
0.6 mi13 min
Ged P2g-Hetrick Martin - AhsepGED/Alt
0.6 mi13 min
The East Village Community SchoolElementary
0.8 mi17 min
P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training CenterSecondary
0.9 mi17 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.5 mi10 min
Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.5 mi10 min
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
0.7 mi14 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Xavier High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi1 min
Winston Preparatory SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
City & Country SchoolElementary
0.2 mi5 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.

4,942buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$7,570median 1BR

50,772population$146kmedian income63%renters

CulturalWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyUpscaleActive

Explore Chelsea

Neighborhood overview

Chelsea→

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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 mi Tribeca· 0.54 mi SoHo· 0.61 mi West Village· 0.62 mi Gramercy Park· 0.83 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1925

Floors4

Total units7

ClassS5

BBL1008180007

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1925

Building constructed

7 units · 4 floors · class S5

now

Current owner: MORON, L.L.C.

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

8 events

HPDLOWJun 4, 2025
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
311MEDIUMJan 7, 2025
WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
311MEDIUMApr 5, 2024
Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
311MEDIUMDec 7, 2022
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
311MEDIUMDec 7, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJul 14, 2022
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
311MEDIUMJul 13, 2022
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
311MEDIUMNov 10, 2021
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $2,814 to $3,806 per month, with a median of $3,310.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $2,933 to $3,967 per month, with a median of $3,450.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $3,247 to $4,393 per month, with a median of $3,820.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $4,046 to $5,474 per month, with a median of $4,760.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 ranges from $4,369 to $5,911 per month, with a median of $5,140.
How does rent at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10011 zip code: studio rents are about 40% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 54% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 54% below the neighborhood median.
Is 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
The registered owner of 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is MORON, L.L.C.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 a good landlord?
53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011, owned by MORON, L.L.C., has an overall grade of C (2.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
Yes, 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has 1 housing violation and 7 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has 64 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
There are 10 schools near 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Harvey Milk High School (13 min walk), Ged P2g-Hetrick Martin - Ahsep (13 min walk), The East Village Community School (17 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (17 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (10 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 9 ST/UNIVERSITY PL (M8), 0.44 mi away.
Is 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10011 zip code where 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is located had 2,289 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 128 violent crimes, 1,252 property crimes, and 909 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10011 for full details.
When was 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 built and how many units does it have?
53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 was built in 1925, has 4 floors, contains 7 total units, 6 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011?
53 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10011 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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