1257 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Upper East Side, NYC

Upper East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10065

Built 19202 floors1 unitsBBL 1012570002

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★3.01 reviews

Verified reviewsNDOwned byNYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION2407 bldgs

1257 2 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10065

1257 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10065 is a 1-unit rental building in Upper East Side, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints5last 7 years

01 / 10

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

October

Most expensive

March

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Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to October.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$3,350

$2,848 – $3,852

1 Bed

$4,900

$4,900

2 Bed

$3,870

$3,290 – $4,451

3 Bed

$4,820

$4,097 – $5,543

4 Bed

$5,200

$4,420 – $5,980

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

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.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

332 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

212

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

1543

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

5 total

Item Pickups
2
Illegal Dumping Pickup
2
Illegal Parking
2
Bulky Items
1
Water System
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

100%

2★

1★

Unit 4B Pros: Great atmosphere with the neighborhood & 42nd being very close able to do many different things & the food options are unbelievable in a good way Cons: Definitely seen rats running in the hallways before…

mixedSep 2023

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

0 amenities

BUILDING

No amenities on file yet

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Portfolio of 2,407 buildings

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

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2,407

buildings

4.4

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 2407 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed1 units · 2 floors
nowNYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIONOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2407 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Location & daily life.

1257 2 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.754° N, -73.984° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

7 schools nearby3 min

The neighborhood

Upper East Side

The Lenox Hill area of the Upper East Side is refined, residential Manhattan — world-class hospitals, the Park Avenue corridor, and proximity to Central Park define daily life. It's quieter and more established than neighborhoods further south.

4,343buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$4,900median 1BR

30,859population$158kmedian income68%renters

UpscaleMedical DistrictResidentialQuietCentral Park

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Upper East Side · 10065

Neighborhood overview

Upper East Side→

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Crime in 10065

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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

Midtown East· 0.32 mi Murray Hill· 0.8 mi Upper East Side· 1 mi Midtown West· 1.06 mi Midtown East· 1.13 mi

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

1 units · 2 floors · class Q1

now

Current owner: NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Portfolio includes 2,407 buildings.

Recent Activity

8 events

311MEDIUMFeb 1, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMJan 4, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMFeb 18, 2025
Illegal Dumping Pickup — Self Service
311MEDIUMFeb 16, 2025
Bulky Items — Mobile App
311MEDIUMFeb 11, 2025
Illegal Dumping Pickup — Self Service
311MEDIUMSep 30, 2022
Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
311MEDIUMMar 31, 2021
Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
311MEDIUMAug 17, 2020
Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $2,848 – $3,852
—Area: —
1 Bed
This building: $2,975 – $4,025
29% belowArea: $4,900
2 Bed
This building: $3,290 – $4,451
—Area: —
3 Bed
This building: $4,097 – $5,543
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $4,420 – $5,980
—Area: —

Review Summary

1 reviews

3.0 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 1 reviews · avg 3.0 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"Unit 4B Pros: Great atmosphere with the neighborhood & 42nd being very close able to do many different things & the food options are unbelievable in a good way…"

— Anonymous · Sep 2023

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Neighborhood Vibe

UpscaleMedical DistrictResidentialQuietCentral Park

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

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

5 AV/W 33 STBxM3M2M3M1
0.4 mi9 min
E 34 ST /MADISON AVBM5
0.4 mi9 min
E 34 ST/PARK AVQM16QM18QM15QM17
0.4 mi9 min
E 34 ST/PARK AVBM5QM2QM12QM24
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Repertory Company High School For Theatre ArtsHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi5 min
Ged P2g-Alt Ed Complex Hub - AhsepGED/Alt
0.5 mi9 min
Ged-P2g-Altert Ed Complex-AhsepGED/Alt
0.5 mi9 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx)Charter
0.5 mi11 min
Success Academy Charter High School Of The Liberal ArtsCharter
0.5 mi11 min
Success Academy Charter School Midtown WestCharter
0.8 mi15 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Winchendon School-NycHigh School
0.3 mi6 min
De La Salle AcademyMiddle School
0.5 mi10 min
Birch Family Services, Inc
0.6 mi12 min

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10065

Violent53

Property520

Quality-of-life544

Total incidents990

PRECINCT

Top precinct#19

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1920

Floors2

Total units1

ClassQ1

BBL1012570002

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1257 2 AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Similar buildings nearby.

1257 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Upper East Side, NYC

1257 2 AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Upper East Side

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Similar buildings nearby.

1257 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Upper East Side, NYC

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Location & daily life.

Upper East Side

History of the building.