96 5 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

Chelsea · Manhattan, NY, 10011

Built 196218 floors230 unitsBBL 1008160042

Current rent range

$5,100 – $12,500 / mo

7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★4.210 reviews

Verified reviewsLGOwned byLILLIAN GOLDMAN FAMILY,3 bldgs

96 5 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10011

96 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10011 is a 230-unit rental building in Chelsea, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations22last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed1last 7 years

Tenant reviews104.2 ★ avg

Rent-stab units230DHCR records

Building age64 ybuilt 1962

311 complaints24last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$5,100/mo

57 listings

Studio

$5,400/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$5,400/mo

76 listings

2 BR

$6,600/mo

54 listings

2 BR

$7,045/mo

1 listing

3 BR

$8,250/mo

11 listings

4 BR

$11,900/mo

9 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

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio57 listings

$5,100

$5,506 – $5,599

1 Bed76 listings

$5,400

$7,458 – $7,683

2 Bed54 listings

$8,390

$8,390

3 Bed11 listings

$8,250

$8,100 – $8,400

4 Bed9 listings

$11,900

$11,300 – $12,500

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

01 / 09

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.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

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

22 total

Paint/Plaster
9
Door/Lock
3
Heat/Hot Water
2
Smoke/CO Detector
2
Water Leak
1

311Top Complaints

24 total

Noise
21
General Construction/Plumbing
13
HEAT/HOT WATER
7
PLUMBING
6
Noise - Residential
6

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

1 filed

Evictions filed
1

Violations by Unit

(3 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 5, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES LOCATED AT APT 8F, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 3, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8F, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 3, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8F, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 3, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 8F, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 3, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8F, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

4.2 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

10 reviews

5★

40%

4★

50%

3★

2★

10%

1★

Pros: Amazing, responsive doormen and live-in super, quiet, clean, everything is great. Great location Cons: Lack of amenities for price.

positiveApr 2026

Anonymous

Pros: The building staff are absolutely amazing. I have lived here four years and they feel like family. Everything is run amazingly, super is THE BEST - always reachable and immediately solves problems. Cons: Construct…

positiveJan 2025

Anonymous

Pros: incredible doormen and super, clean, updated Cons: construction outside street has been ongoing for years Advice to landlord: n/a

positiveJan 2025

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

15 amenities

BUILDING

Doorman
Elevator

OUTDOOR

Private Outdoor Space

LAUNDRY

Laundry
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

No Fee
Good Cause
Has Evictions
Rent Stabilized
Fios Available
Live In Super
Central Air
Hardwood Floors

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Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

LILLIAN GOLDMAN FAMILY,

Portfolio of 3 buildingsMANAGER: JANE GOLDMANMail: 1185 SIXTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10036

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

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buildings

3.9

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1962Building constructed230 units · 18 floors
nowLILLIAN GOLDMAN FAMILY,Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

96 5 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.736° N, -73.993° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

6 schools nearby9 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.

—buildings tracked—avg LucidIQ$7,570median 1BR

50,772population$146kmedian income63%renters

CulturalWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyUpscaleActive

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

19601970198019902000201020202030

1962

Building constructed

230 units · 18 floors · class D6

2024

Rent stabilization on file

95 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: LILLIAN GOLDMAN FAMILY,

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 22, 2026
Water System — Hydrant Leaking (WC1)
311MEDIUMMar 23, 2026
General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
311MEDIUMMar 22, 2026
General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
311MEDIUMMar 20, 2026
General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
311MEDIUMMar 9, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUM

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History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $5,100 – $5,100
8% belowArea: $5,553
1 Bed
This building: $5,400 – $5,400
29% belowArea: $7,570
2 Bed
This building: $6,600 – $6,600
21% belowArea: $8,390
3 Bed
This building: $8,100 – $8,400
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $11,300 – $12,500
—Area: —

Review Summary

10 reviews

4.2 / 5

Would recommendBased on 10 reviews · avg 4.2 ★

MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE

"Pros: Amazing, responsive doormen and live-in super, quiet, clean, everything is great. Great location Cons: Lack of amenities for price."

— Anonymous · Apr 2026

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Neighborhood Vibe

CulturalWalkableLGBTQ+ FriendlyUpscaleActive

Energy Score

Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score

Site EUI133.6 kBtu/ft²

GHG Emissions1867.25 tCO₂e

2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 9 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

E 9 ST/4 AVM8
0.4 mi9 min
E 8 ST/LAFAYETTE STM2M1M3M8
0.5 mi9 min
3 AV/E 9 STM102M103M101
0.5 mi9 min
LAFAYETTE ST/ASTOR PLM1
0.5 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Harvey Milk High SchoolHigh School
0.5 mi9 min
Ged P2g-Hetrick Martin - AhsepGED/Alt
0.5 mi9 min
P.s. M226K-12
0.6 mi12 min
High School For Health Professions And Human ServicesHigh School
0.6 mi12 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.3 mi7 min
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
0.6 mi13 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Xavier High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi3 min
Winston Preparatory SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min
City & Country SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min

At a glance

Year built1962

Floors18

Total units230

Rent-stab units230

ClassD6

BBL1008160042

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96 5 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Chelsea, NYC

96 5 AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

LILLIAN GOLDMAN FAMILY,

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Chelsea

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

Rent trends.

What tenants actually say.

The landlord.

LILLIAN GOLDMAN FAMILY,

Building amenities.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

History of the building.

Rental intelligence.

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