West Village, Manhattan

255 West 12th Street

A 10-unit walk-up built in 1891 in the West Village, Manhattan. We've seen 5 listings here since February 2026, with a one-bedroom asking a median of $5,948.
  • Built 1891
  • 10 units
  • Rent-stabilized units on record
  • Updated July 2026
1 bedroom ask
$5,948
median
Listings seen
5
since Feb 2026
Stabilized units
4
5 in 2007
HPD violations
1
last 12 months
Asking rents

What apartments at 255 West 12th Street ask

Median asking rent by size across 5 listings seen between February 2026 and July 2026. From public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Asking rents, not signed leases.

  • 1 bedroom$5,948$5,595 to $6,3002 listings
  • 2 bedrooms$6,023$5,695 to $6,3502 listings
  • 3+ bedrooms$4,795$4,7951 listing
Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units on record

Unit counts from NYC tax records, via JustFix's Who Owns What.

Latest

4

In 2007

5

Units

10

This means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized or carries a legal rent. Always check a unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.

Building conditions

1 HPD violation in the last 12 months

Housing code violations issued by NYC HPD, by class. Data as of July 7, 2026.

Class C

1

Immediately hazardous

Class B

0

Hazardous

Class A

0

Non-hazardous

0 open violations · 9 complaints in 12 months · 0 eviction filings in 12 months

Ownership

Who owns the building

From NYC HPD registration records, via JustFix's Who Owns What. Company names only.

Owner
Downing Realty
Last sale
October 5, 2016
Features

What listings here mention

Building features that most listings at this address report.

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FAQs

Common questions

Is 255 West 12th Street rent-stabilized?
NYC tax records list 4 rent-stabilized units at 255 West 12th Street (5 in 2007). That means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized. Confirm a specific unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.
How much is rent at 255 West 12th Street?
Across 5 public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others between February 2026 and July 2026, median asking rents were $5,948 for a one-bedroom, $6,023 for a two-bedroom, $4,795 for three or more bedrooms. These are asking rents from listings, not signed leases.
Who owns 255 West 12th Street?
NYC HPD registration records link 255 West 12th Street to Downing Realty. Ownership data comes from JustFix's Who Owns What.
How many HPD violations does 255 West 12th Street have?
HPD issued 1 violation at 255 West 12th Street in the last 12 months, including 1 class C (immediately hazardous), and 0 are currently open. Data as of July 7, 2026.