What is the rent for a studio at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10016 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 20% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 52% below the neighborhood median.

Is 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

The registered owner of 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is OCEAN KIT CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 a good landlord?

136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016, owned by OCEAN KIT CORP, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Yes, 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 1 housing violation on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 27 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

There are 10 schools near 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include J.h.s. 104 Simon Baruch (12 min walk), Ballet Tech, Nyc Public School For Dance (12 min walk), Ballet Tech, Nyc Public School For Dance (12 min walk), P.s. 040 Augustus Saint-Gaudens (12 min walk), Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx) (3 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 2 AV/E 25 ST (M15), 0.36 mi away.

Is 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10016 zip code where 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is located had 1,823 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 109 violent crimes, 957 property crimes, and 757 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10016 for full details.

When was 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 built and how many units does it have?

136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units, 2 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

136 EAST 31 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Murray Hill, NYC

Murray Hill · Manhattan, NY, 10016

Built 19104 floors4 unitsBBL 1008860060

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsOKOwned byOCEAN KIT CORP3 bldgs

136 EAST 31 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10016

136 EAST 31 STREET is a prewar 1910 building, 4 units in Murray Hill, NYC. Owned by OCEAN KIT CORP. Public records show 28 open violations on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints0last 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

September

Most expensive

May

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~10% by timing your move to September.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,848 – $3,852

2% aboveArea: $3,300

1 BR

This building: $2,975 – $4,025

23% belowArea: $4,542

2 BR

This building: $3,290 – $4,451

23% belowArea: $4,994

3 BR

This building: $4,097 – $5,543

20% belowArea: $6,047

4 BR

This building: $4,420 – $5,980

52% belowArea: $10,887

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$3,300

$3,300

1 Bed

$3,500

$4,420 – $4,665

2 Bed

$4,994

$4,994

3 Bed

$6,047

$6,047

4 Bed

$10,887

$10,887

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

288 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

153

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

1487

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

1 total

Uncategorized
1

311Top Complaints

0 total

No complaints
0

DOBTop Filings

27 total

DOB Violations
27

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 3, 2024
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Washer/dryer in unit 2 bathrooms Great location Cons: Occasional issue with people rummaging through our trash right outside our building Packages were stolen once from right outside our door

positiveJan 2024

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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The landlord.

OCEAN KIT CORP

Portfolio of 3 buildingsMANAGER: DANIEL LOUMail: 107 EAST BROADWAY, New York, NY, 10002

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.0

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed4 units · 4 floors
nowOCEAN KIT CORPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10016 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10016

Violent109

Property957

Quality-of-life757

Total incidents1,823

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About this area.

Murray Hill · 10016

136 EAST 31 STREET · Manhattan · 40.744° N, -73.981° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

7 schools nearby12 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

2 AV/E 25 STM15
0.4 mi7 min
3 AV/E 23 STM101M102M103
0.4 mi7 min
E 23 ST / 3 AVBM2BM1BM4BM3
0.4 mi8 min
E 23 ST/LEXINGTON AVSIM11SIM6
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

J.h.s. 104 Simon BaruchMiddle School
0.6 mi12 min
Ballet Tech, Nyc Public School For DanceK-8
0.6 mi12 min
Ballet Tech, Nyc Public School For DanceK-8
0.6 mi12 min
P.s. 040 Augustus Saint-GaudensElementary
0.6 mi12 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx)Charter
0.2 mi3 min
Success Academy Charter High School Of The Liberal ArtsCharter
0.2 mi3 min
Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.7 mi14 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Sage Alliance Ny
0.2 mi3 min
Aaron School (8-12)Middle School
0.2 mi3 min
Shefa SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min

The neighborhood

Murray Hill

Murray Hill is Midtown's most residential stretch — young professionals pack the bars along Third Avenue, pre-war walk-ups line the side streets, and the proximity to Grand Central makes commuting a breeze. It's practical and social without being trendy.

4,330buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$4,542median 1BR

54,369population$146kmedian income73%renters

Young ProfessionalAccessibleSocialPracticalPre-War

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Neighborhood overview

Murray Hill→

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Crime in 10016

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Murray Hill

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Midtown East· 0.37 mi Midtown East· 0.5 mi Upper East Side· 0.8 mi Midtown· 1.05 mi Midtown West· 1.05 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

Floors4

Total units4

ClassK4

BBL1008860060

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

4 units · 4 floors · class K4

now

Current owner: OCEAN KIT CORP

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

1 event

HPDHIGHDec 3, 2024
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10016 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 20% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 52% below the neighborhood median.
Is 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
The registered owner of 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is OCEAN KIT CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 a good landlord?
136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016, owned by OCEAN KIT CORP, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Yes, 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 1 housing violation on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 27 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
There are 10 schools near 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include J.h.s. 104 Simon Baruch (12 min walk), Ballet Tech, Nyc Public School For Dance (12 min walk), Ballet Tech, Nyc Public School For Dance (12 min walk), P.s. 040 Augustus Saint-Gaudens (12 min walk), Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx) (3 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 2 AV/E 25 ST (M15), 0.36 mi away.
Is 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10016 zip code where 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is located had 1,823 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 109 violent crimes, 957 property crimes, and 757 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10016 for full details.
When was 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 built and how many units does it have?
136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units, 2 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
136 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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