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85 8 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10011

85 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is a 119-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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85 8
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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.

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
4
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.

85 8 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

Chelsea · Manhattan, NY, 10011
Built 19736 floors119 unitsBBL 1007387501
Current rent range
$1,200 – $50,000 / mo
7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★4.02 reviews
Verified reviews8EOwned by85 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A-
★★★★★
4.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 2 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityGood
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations14last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews24.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units119DHCR records
Building age53 ybuilt 1973
311 complaints5last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$3,995/mo
1301 listings
1 BR
$5,000/mo
2615 listings
2 BR
$6,500/mo
1849 listings
3 BR
$7,695/mo
807 listings
4 BR
$9,000/mo
241 listings
5 BR
$16,072/mo
40 listings
6 BR
$29,750/mo
10 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

Studio1301 listings
$3,995
$5,506 – $5,599
1 Bed2615 listings
$5,000
$7,458 – $7,683
2 Bed1849 listings
$8,390
$8,390
3 Bed807 listings
$7,695
$1,250 – $50,000
4 Bed241 listings
$9,000
$1,200 – $50,000
5 Bed40 listings
$16,072
$1,230 – $50,000
6+ Bed10 listings
$29,750
$7,995 – $45,000
$0$28k$56k
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
223 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
39
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
65
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
119
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
653202020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 14311 Complaints 5DOB Filings 19Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

14 total
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    5
  • Door/Lock
    2
  • Pest Infestation
    2
  • Roof/Ceiling
    1
  • Water Leak
    1

311Top Complaints

5 total
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    3
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    2
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    1

DOBTop Filings

19 total
  • DOB Violations
    19

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTApr 9, 2026

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 9, 2026

    § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 9, 2026

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 9, 2026

    § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTApr 9, 2026

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

See all 14 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2 reviews
5★
0%
4★
100%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: The staff was always helpful Cons: Management was unresponsive

positiveApr 2023
·
Anonymous

Pros: -loved the wardrobe room -doormen very nice - good space for a studio Cons: - washer/dryers always taken -not the friendliest super

positiveApr 2023
·
Anonymous
View all 2 reviews
04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

60 amenities
BUILDING
  • Smoke Free
  • Mail Room
  • Wifi
  • Lobby
  • Playroom
  • Business Center
  • Co-working
  • Community Room
  • Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Game Room
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Wi-fi
  • Lounge
OUTDOOR
  • Terrace
  • Rooftop
  • Courtyard
  • Pool
  • Garden
  • Bbq
  • Roof Deck
  • Balcony
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Swimming Pool
FITNESS
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Yoga
  • Fitness
  • Sauna
  • Gym
PARKING & BIKES
  • Bike Storage
  • Garage
  • Bike Room
  • Ev Charging
  • Parking
LAUNDRY
  • Washer Dryer
  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry Room
  • In-unit Laundry
  • Laundry In Unit
SECURITY
  • Surveillance
  • Gated
  • Security
  • Video Intercom
  • Cctv
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
  • Cat Friendly
  • Dog Run
  • Pets Allowed
STORAGE
  • Storage
  • Storage Room
LUXURY
  • Screening Room
  • Penthouse
  • Wine Cellar
OTHER
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Has Evictions
  • W/d
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

85 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP

Portfolio of 1 buildingPROPERTY MNGR: SHANEEQUA MCPHERSONMail: 260 MADISON AVENUE, New York, NY, 10016

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-8.0
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
4.0
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1973Building constructed119 units · 6 floors
  2. now85 EIGHTH AVENUE CORPOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

85 8 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.740° N, -74.002° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby7 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
Explore Chelsea
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
1973
Building constructed
119 units · 6 floors · class R9
2024
Rent stabilization on file
4 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 85 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

18 events
  • HPDHIGHApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STORY,

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MON

  • HPDHIGHApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEV

  • HPDHIGHApr 9, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STO

  • 311MEDIUMMar 19, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMMar 19, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMMar 19, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMJul 27, 2025

    DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR

  • HPDHIGHJan 19, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND LATCH AT WEST FIRE DOOR, NORTH S

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,700 – $50,000
    28% belowArea: $5,553
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $45,000
    34% belowArea: $7,570
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,200 – $49,500
    23% belowArea: $8,390
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,250 – $50,000
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $50,000
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10011

Review Summary

2 reviews
4.0 / 5
Would recommendBased on 2 reviews · avg 4.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: The staff was always helpful Cons: Management was unresponsive"
— Anonymous · Apr 2023
Read all 2 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

97
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI50 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions445.06 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 7 AV SOUTH/WAVERLY PLM20
    0.3 mi7 min
  • W 10 ST/WAVERLY PLM8
    0.4 mi8 min
  • W 10 ST/7 AV SM8
    0.4 mi8 min
  • 7 AV SOUTH/W 10 STM20
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Liberty High School Academy For NewcomersHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • N.y.c. Lab School For Collaborative StudiesHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • New York City Lab Middle School For Collaborative StudiesMiddle School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • N.y.c. Museum SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
    0.6 mi13 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Corlears SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi1 min
  • Notre Dame SchoolHigh School
    0.1 mi2 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 built1973
Floors6
Total units119
Rent-stab units119
ClassR9
BBL1007387501

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