What is the rent for a studio at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10028 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 36% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 52% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 47% below the neighborhood median.

Is 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Rent at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has increased by 15% since 2015-08, going from $2,400 to $2,750 as of 2023-11. During COVID, rents dipped to $2,400 in 2020-06 before recovering.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

The registered owner of 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?

1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.6/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 12 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.6 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Yes, 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 12 housing violations and 100 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

There are 7 schools near 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 006 Lillie D. Blake (4 min walk), P.s. 006 Lillie D. Blake (4 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (6 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (6 min walk), Ramaz Middle School (1 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV/E 80 ST (M15-SBS), 0.45 mi away.

Is 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10028 zip code where 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is located had 434 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 20 violent crimes, 296 property crimes, and 118 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10028 for full details.

When was 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?

1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 7 total units, 6 of which are residential.

1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Upper East Side, NYC

Upper East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10028

Built 19104 floors7 unitsBBL 1015130056

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10028

1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE is a prewar 1910 building, 7 units in Upper East Side, NYC. Owned by 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, LLC. Public records show 13 open violations, 100 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report.

HPD violations12last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints100last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,350/mo

1 BR

$3,500/mo

2 BR

$3,870/mo

3 BR

$4,820/mo

4 BR

$5,200/mo

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

May

Most expensive

April

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Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to May.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,848 – $3,852

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $2,975 – $4,025

36% belowArea: $5,440

2 BR

This building: $3,290 – $4,451

52% belowArea: $7,996

3 BR

This building: $4,097 – $5,543

47% belowArea: $9,138

4 BR

This building: $4,420 – $5,980

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

Studio$2,5002 listings

1 Bed$2,7501 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$3,350

$2,848 – $3,852

1 Bed

$5,440

$5,440

2 Bed

$7,996

$7,996

3 Bed

$9,138

$9,138

4 Bed

$5,200

$4,420 – $5,980

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

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Rent trends.

Upper East Side

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$4,643

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

17%

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

143 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

2383

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

12 total

Pest Infestation
4
Smoke/CO Detector
2
Fire Escape/Stairs
1
Water Leak
1
Paint/Plaster
1

311Top Complaints

100 total

Noise - Commercial
34
HEAT/HOT WATER
18
UNSANITARY CONDITION
17
Rodent
7
Illegal Parking
5

DOBTop Filings

1 total

DOB Violations
1

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 26, 2025
§ 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 16, 2024
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SOUTH WALL, BULKHEAD
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 16, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH WALL, BULKHEAD.
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 2, 2024
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2024
(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 12 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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The landlord.

1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsPARTNER: YAHYA SARRAFMail: 370 WEST 30TH STREET, New York, NY, 10001

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.6

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed7 units · 4 floors
now1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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Crime & safety.

10028 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10028

Violent20

Property296

Quality-of-life118

Total incidents434

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About this area.

Upper East Side · 10028

1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.778° N, -73.956° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

4 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

1 AV/E 80 STM15-SBS
0.4 mi9 min
1 AV/E 79 STM15
0.5 mi9 min
E 79 ST/1 AVM79-SBS
0.5 mi9 min
E 79 ST/1 AVM79-SBS
0.5 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 006 Lillie D. BlakeElementary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 006 Lillie D. BlakeElementary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 290 Manhattan New SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min
P.s. 290 Manhattan New SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Ramaz Middle SchoolElementary
0.0 mi1 min
Ramaz Lower SchoolElementary
0.1 mi1 min
Emet Classical AcademyElementary
0.1 mi2 min

The neighborhood

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side in the 80s and 90s is old-money Manhattan at its most refined — Yorkville's German heritage peeks through, Museum Mile continues along Fifth, and quiet residential blocks make it one of the city's best family neighborhoods.

4,720buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$5,440median 1BR

45,717population$160kmedian income64%renters

ResidentialFamily-FriendlyUpscaleQuietMuseum Mile

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

Rent trends in Upper East Side

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

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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

Floors4

Total units7

ClassS5

BBL1015130056

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

7 units · 4 floors · class S5

now

Current owner: 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMOct 31, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMOct 29, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMOct 26, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMOct 25, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMOct 24, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMOct 22, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMOct 17, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMSep 19, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMSep 17, 2025
Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
311MEDIUMSep 5, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10028 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 36% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 52% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 47% below the neighborhood median.
Is 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Rent at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has increased by 15% since 2015-08, going from $2,400 to $2,750 as of 2023-11. During COVID, rents dipped to $2,400 in 2020-06 before recovering.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
The registered owner of 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?
1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.6/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 12 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.6 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Yes, 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 12 housing violations and 100 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
There are 7 schools near 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 006 Lillie D. Blake (4 min walk), P.s. 006 Lillie D. Blake (4 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (6 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (6 min walk), Ramaz Middle School (1 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV/E 80 ST (M15-SBS), 0.45 mi away.
Is 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10028 zip code where 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is located had 434 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 20 violent crimes, 296 property crimes, and 118 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10028 for full details.
When was 1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?
1252 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 7 total units, 6 of which are residential.

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