1279 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Upper East Side, NYC

Upper East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10065

Built 19205 floors55 unitsBBL 1014430030

Current rent range

$1,200 – $50,000 / mo

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

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★★★★★3.07 reviews

Verified reviewsBEOwned byBEDFORD EQUITIES LLC29 bldgs

1279 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10065

1279 1 AVENUE is a prewar 1920 building, 5 floors, 55 units in Upper East Side, NYC. Owned by BEDFORD EQUITIES LLC. Public records show 12 open violations, 4 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 9 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 7 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations12last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews73.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units55DHCR records

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints4last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,995/mo

1323 listings

1 BR

$5,038/mo

2689 listings

2 BR

$6,497/mo

1850 listings

3 BR

$7,525/mo

800 listings

4 BR

$9,100/mo

243 listings

5 BR

$16,495/mo

39 listings

6 BR

$29,750/mo

10 listings

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

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $1,700 – $50,000

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,200 – $45,000

3% aboveArea: $4,900

2 BR

This building: $2,200 – $47,500

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $1,250 – $50,000

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $1,200 – $50,000

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1323 listings

$3,995

$1,700 – $50,000

1 Bed2689 listings

$4,900

$4,900

2 Bed1850 listings

$6,497

$2,200 – $47,500

3 Bed800 listings

$7,525

$1,250 – $50,000

4 Bed243 listings

$9,100

$1,200 – $50,000

5 Bed39 listings

$16,495

$1,230 – $50,000

6+ Bed10 listings

$29,750

$7,995 – $45,000

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

166 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

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

12 total

Paint/Plaster
7
Door/Lock
5

311Top Complaints

4 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
2
ELEVATOR
1
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(7 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 15, 2025
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF AN UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AT THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 15, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SECURITY IN EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE BY MEANS OF AN ACCEPTABLE MECHANICAL HEAVY DUTY LOCK AND LATCH SET AT THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR.
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDNov 6, 2024
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDNov 6, 2024
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING A KICK STAND STOPPER INSTALLED AT SOUTH DOOR TO BASEMENT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BVIOLATION CLOSEDOct 7, 2024
§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5I, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

See all 12 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

7 reviews

5★

4★

43%

3★

14%

2★

43%

1★

Pros: They put effort into renovating the interior, but none of that matters if the core facilities (noise isolation, water, heat) are extremely poor. If you are not living on the top floor, be aware that radiator water…

negativeMar 2026

Anonymous

Pros: Nothing to say Cons: The super verbally disrespects tenants Elevator is always broken Management is unresponsive and does not fix elevator issues Your packages will get stolen Washing machines are ineffective

negativeAug 2025

Anonymous

Pros: Cleanliness Modern appliances Laundry in building Courtyard Cons: Super/super’s wife Pest control

positiveMay 2024

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

58 amenities

BUILDING

Game Room
Lobby
Library
Elevator
Lounge
Mail Room
Wifi
Package Room
Playroom
Co-working
Smoke Free
Community Room
Wi-fi
Doorman
Business Center

OUTDOOR

Bbq
Balcony
Courtyard
Patio
Terrace
Rooftop
Grill
Garden
Roof Deck
Pool
Swimming Pool

FITNESS

Spa
Fitness
Fitness Center
Gym
Yoga
Sauna

PARKING & BIKES

Garage
Bike Storage
Ev Charging
Bike Room
Parking

LAUNDRY

Laundry In Unit
Laundry Room
Washer/dryer
Washer Dryer
In-unit Laundry

SECURITY

Security
Gated
Cctv
Video Intercom
Surveillance

PET FRIENDLY

Pets Allowed
Dog Run
Cat Friendly
Pet Friendly

STORAGE

Storage Room
Storage

LUXURY

Screening Room
Penthouse
Wine Cellar

OTHER

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

BEDFORD EQUITIES LLC

Portfolio of 29 buildingsOWNER: JOAN COHENMail: 316 EAST 89TH STREET, New York, NY, 10128

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

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buildings

4.3

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed55 units · 5 floors
nowBEDFORD EQUITIES LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 29 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1920

Floors5

Total units55

Rent-stab units55

ClassD6

BBL1014430030

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

55 units · 5 floors · class D6

2024

Rent stabilization on file

9 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: BEDFORD EQUITIES LLC

Portfolio includes 29 buildings.

Recent Activity

16 events

HPDMEDIUMMay 15, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF AN UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTA
HPDMEDIUMMay 15, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SECURITY IN EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE BY MEANS OF AN ACCEPTABLE MECHANICAL HEAVY DUTY LOCK AND
311MEDIUMNov 10, 2024
ELEVATOR — MAINTENANCE
HPDHIGHNov 6, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR
HPDHIGHNov 6, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING A KICK STAND STOPPER INSTALLED AT SOUTH D
HPDMEDIUMOct 7, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DU
HPDMEDIUMOct 7, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DU
HPDHIGHOct 7, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDMEDIUMOct 7, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DU
HPDMEDIUMOct 7, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DU

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

08 / 09

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