131 EAST 12 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10003

Built 198916 floors201 unitsBBL 1005580037

Current rent range

$1,200 – $50,000 / mo

7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsNSOwned byNEW SCHOOL SOCIAL RSRCH2 bldgs

131 EAST 12 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10003

131 EAST 12 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is a 201-unit rental building in East Village, 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 reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age37 ybuilt 1989

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,997/mo

1318 listings

1 BR

$5,000/mo

2699 listings

2 BR

$6,495/mo

1862 listings

3 BR

$7,732/mo

836 listings

4 BR

$9,000/mo

243 listings

5 BR

$17,495/mo

43 listings

6 BR

$29,999/mo

9 listings

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

August

Most expensive

July

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Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to August.

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

1 Bed$5,2001 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1318 listings

$6,190

$6,190

1 Bed2699 listings

$9,950

$9,950

2 Bed1862 listings

$6,495

$2,096 – $49,500

3 Bed836 listings

$7,732

$1,250 – $50,000

4 Bed243 listings

$9,000

$1,200 – $50,000

5 Bed43 listings

$17,495

$1,230 – $50,000

6+ Bed9 listings

$29,999

$7,995 – $45,000

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

East Village

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

Asking rent

$5,163

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

4.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

33%

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

256 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

132

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3659

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

0 total

Illegal Parking
3
PLUMBING
2
HEAT/HOT WATER
1
Water System
1
General Construction/Plumbing
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.

See all 0 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: In a great location! Cons: You might see a cockroach.

positiveNov 2024

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

59 amenities

BUILDING

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

OUTDOOR

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

FITNESS

Gym
Sauna
Fitness Center
Fitness
Yoga
Spa

PARKING & BIKES

Ev Charging
Bike Room
Bike Storage
Garage
Parking

LAUNDRY

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

SECURITY

Surveillance
Gated
Security
Cctv
Video Intercom

PET FRIENDLY

Cat Friendly
Pets Allowed
Dog Run
Pet Friendly

STORAGE

Storage
Storage Room

LUXURY

Penthouse
Wine Cellar
Screening Room

OTHER

Fios Available
W/d

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

NEW SCHOOL SOCIAL RSRCH

Portfolio of 2 buildings

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

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buildings

4.1

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 2 total

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A-96 3RD AVEManhattan8.2 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1989Building constructed201 units · 16 floors
nowNEW SCHOOL SOCIAL RSRCHOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Location & daily life.

131 EAST 12 STREET · Manhattan · 40.732° N, -73.989° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby10 min

5 schools nearby5 min

The neighborhood

East Village

The East Village is NYC's original counterculture hub — now gentrified but still gritty. Dive bars, ramen shops, and experimental theater sit next to wine bars and boutique fitness studios.

6,656buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$9,950median 1BR

53,877population$153kmedian income64%renters

NightlifeGritty-ChicYoung CrowdFoodieHistoric

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

East Village · 10003

Neighborhood overview

East Village→

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

Rent trends in East Village

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Tribeca· 0.45 mi Lower East Side· 0.48 mi Financial District· 0.7 mi Tribeca· 0.95 mi Financial District· 0.99 mi

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

198019902000201020202030

1989

Building constructed

201 units · 16 floors · class H8

now

Current owner: NEW SCHOOL SOCIAL RSRCH

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

8 events

311MEDIUMNov 20, 2025
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
311MEDIUMNov 5, 2025
General Construction/Plumbing — Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None
311MEDIUMMay 20, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMJun 2, 2024
Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
311MEDIUMMar 23, 2023
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
311MEDIUMMar 11, 2022
Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
311MEDIUMMar 2, 2022
Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
311MEDIUMAug 23, 2021
Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,700 – $50,000
35% belowArea: $6,190
1 Bed
This building: $1,200 – $45,000
50% belowArea: $9,950
2 Bed
This building: $2,096 – $49,500
—Area: —
3 Bed
This building: $1,250 – $50,000
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $1,200 – $50,000
—Area: —

Review Summary

1 reviews

4.0 / 5

Would recommendBased on 1 reviews · avg 4.0 ★

MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE

"Pros: In a great location! Cons: You might see a cockroach."

— Anonymous · Nov 2024

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Neighborhood Vibe

The East Village is NYC's original counterculture hub — now gentrified but still gritty. Dive bars, ramen shops, and experimental theater sit next to wine bars and boutique fitness studios.

NightlifeGritty-ChicYoung CrowdFoodieHistoric

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 10 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

1 AV /E 4 STM15
0.5 mi10 min
2 AV/E 3 STM15
0.5 mi10 min
BOWERY/BLEECKER STM103
0.5 mi10 min
AVENUE A/E 5 STL92M14A-SBS
0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Academy For Software EngineeringHigh School
0.2 mi5 min
Manhattan Comprehensive Night And Day High SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi5 min
Harvey Milk High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi5 min
Ged P2g-Hetrick Martin - AhsepGED/Alt
0.3 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.2 mi5 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Grace Church SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Friends SeminaryElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Grace Church High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi6 min

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10003

Violent131

Property1,417

Quality-of-life1,092

Total incidents2,412

PRECINCT

Top precinct#9

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1989

Floors16

Total units201

ClassH8

BBL1005580037

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131 EAST 12 STREET

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.

131 EAST 12 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

131 EAST 12 STREET

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.

NEW SCHOOL SOCIAL RSRCH

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

East Village

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Similar buildings nearby.

131 EAST 12 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

NEW SCHOOL SOCIAL RSRCH

Location & daily life.

East Village

History of the building.