What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $2,800 to $2,980 per month, with a median of $2,890.

Is 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 rent stabilized?

Yes, 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is rent stabilized with 2 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

The registered owner of 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is AMBC GROUP LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 a good landlord?

114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029, owned by AMBC GROUP LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Yes, 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 2 housing violations and 23 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 have?

114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 offers 6 amenities including Has Evictions, Good Cause, Rent Stabilized, Pet Friendly, Fios Available, Hardwood Floors. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 allow pets?

114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.

What schools are near 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

There are 6 schools near 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029, including 0 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Dream Charter School East Harlem (8 min walk), Dream Charter School East Harlem (8 min walk), Amber Charter School East Harlem (10 min walk), Cathedral High School (1 min walk), Hunter College Campus Schools (3 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 3 AV/E 93 ST (M101, M102, M103), 0.24 mi away.

Is 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10029 zip code where 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is located had 2,891 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 289 violent crimes, 684 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10029 for full details.

When was 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 built and how many units does it have?

114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 was built in 1910, has 5 floors, contains 15 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

114 EAST 97 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Harlem, NYC

East Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10029

Built 19105 floors15 unitsBBL 1016240063

Current rent range

$2,800 – $2,980 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★3.54 reviews

Verified reviewsAGOwned byAMBC GROUP LLC4 bldgs

114 EAST 97 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10029

114 EAST 97 STREET is a prewar 1910 building, 5 floors, 15 units in East Harlem, NYC. Owned by AMBC GROUP LLC. Public records show 4 open violations, 23 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 2 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 4 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews43.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units15DHCR records

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints23last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$2,890/mo

51 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

April

Most expensive

August

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Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to April.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,395

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $5,906

2 BR

This building: $2,800 – $2,980

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed51 listings

$2,890

$2,800 – $2,980

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

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

159 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

2104

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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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

2 total

Paint/Plaster
1
Water Leak
1

311Top Complaints

23 total

Noise - Residential
10
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
6
Noise
2
General Construction/Plumbing
1
Rodent
1

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class BCIV14 MAILEDApr 15, 2026
§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BCIV14 MAILEDApr 15, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

See all 2 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.5 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4 reviews

5★

4★

50%

3★

50%

2★

1★

Unit 2E Pros: affordable rent, AMAZING super (Benny), respectful neighbors. nice to have laundry in the basement. extermination services were fine, the exterminator is very nice. nice that they allow pets with no pet re…

mixedApr 2026

Anonymous

Pros: clean building, quiet, good amount of space Cons: laundry room could be cleaner, could upgrade some appliances

mixedApr 2025

Anonymous

Unit 4W Pros: Amazing location, near Central Park and the subway. Clean laundry room in the basement (3 washers & 3 dryers, card operated). No maintenance or pest issues while we’ve been here. Overall, a very nice place…

positiveJun 2023

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

6 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Has Evictions
Good Cause
Rent Stabilized
Fios Available
Hardwood Floors

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

AMBC GROUP LLC

Portfolio of 4 buildingsMEMBER: BITA SASSOUNIMail: 9 PARK PLACE, GREAT NECK, NY, 11021

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.3

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 3 by score · of 4 total

See all 4 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed15 units · 5 floors
nowAMBC GROUP LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 4 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10029 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10029

Violent289

Property684

Quality-of-life1,918

Total incidents2,891

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About this area.

East Harlem · 10029

114 EAST 97 STREET · Manhattan · 40.787° N, -73.951° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby5 min

3 schools nearby8 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

3 AV/E 93 STM101M102M103
0.2 mi5 min
LEXINGTON AV/E 92 STM102M103M101
0.3 mi6 min
2 AV/E 94 STM15
0.3 mi7 min
3 AV/E 91 STM103M101BxM1M102
0.3 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Dream Charter School East HarlemK-12
0.4 mi8 min
Dream Charter School East HarlemK-12
0.4 mi8 min
Amber Charter School East HarlemElementary
0.5 mi10 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Cathedral High SchoolHigh School
0.0 mi1 min
Hunter College Campus SchoolsElementary
0.2 mi3 min
La Scuola D'italia-G MarconiElementary
0.2 mi4 min

The neighborhood

East Harlem

East Harlem — El Barrio — is one of Manhattan's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods. The Latin music drifting from storefronts, the Museo del Barrio, and the sprawling La Marqueta market reflect deep Puerto Rican and Mexican roots, even as new development pushes in.

7,288buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$5,906median 1BR

75,614population$36kmedian income93%renters

Latino CultureDiverseAffordableEvolvingCommunity-Rooted

Explore East Harlem

Neighborhood overview

East Harlem→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 10029

See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in East Harlem

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper East Side· 0.28 mi Upper East Side· 0.68 mi Upper East Side· 0.89 mi East Harlem· 0.93 mi Upper East Side· 1.03 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 built1910

Floors5

Total units15

Rent-stab units15

ClassC1

BBL1016240063

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

15 units · 5 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

2 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: AMBC GROUP LLC

Portfolio includes 4 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDMEDIUMApr 15, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATE
HPDMEDIUMApr 15, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATH
311MEDIUMOct 20, 2025
WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
311MEDIUMApr 15, 2024
Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
311MEDIUMFeb 25, 2024
Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
311MEDIUMJul 1, 2023
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 8, 2023
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMay 19, 2023
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMFeb 24, 2023
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMDec 4, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $2,800 to $2,980 per month, with a median of $2,890.
Is 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 rent stabilized?
Yes, 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is rent stabilized with 2 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
The registered owner of 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is AMBC GROUP LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 a good landlord?
114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029, owned by AMBC GROUP LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Yes, 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 2 housing violations and 23 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 have?
114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 offers 6 amenities including Has Evictions, Good Cause, Rent Stabilized, Pet Friendly, Fios Available, Hardwood Floors. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 allow pets?
114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
What schools are near 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
There are 6 schools near 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029, including 0 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Dream Charter School East Harlem (8 min walk), Dream Charter School East Harlem (8 min walk), Amber Charter School East Harlem (10 min walk), Cathedral High School (1 min walk), Hunter College Campus Schools (3 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 3 AV/E 93 ST (M101, M102, M103), 0.24 mi away.
Is 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10029 zip code where 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is located had 2,891 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 289 violent crimes, 684 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10029 for full details.
When was 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 built and how many units does it have?
114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 was built in 1910, has 5 floors, contains 15 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
114 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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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.

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