What is the rent for a studio at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $2,839 to $3,841 per month, with a median of $3,340.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $2,967 to $4,013 per month, with a median of $3,490.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $3,281 to $4,439 per month, with a median of $3,860.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $4,089 to $5,532 per month, with a median of $4,810.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $4,412 to $5,968 per month, with a median of $5,190.

How does rent at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10024 zip code: studio rents are about 12% above the neighborhood median.

Is 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 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 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.

Are there violations or complaints at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Yes, 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 18 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 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

There are 9 schools near 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The Global Learning Collaborative (1 min walk), Innovation Diploma Plus (1 min walk), The Urban Assembly School For Green Careers (1 min walk), Frank Mccourt High School (1 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Upper West (1 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: W 81 ST/COLUMBUS AV (M79-SBS, BxM2), 0.24 mi away.

Is 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10024 zip code where 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is located had 1,841 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 87 violent crimes, 1,056 property crimes, and 698 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10024 for full details.

When was 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 built and how many units does it have?

137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 was built in 1891, has 4 floors, contains 3 total units, 2 of which are residential.

137 WEST 85 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

Upper West Side · Manhattan, NY, 10024

Built 18914 floors3 unitsBBL 1012160015

Current rent range

$2,839 – $5,968 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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137 WEST 85 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10024

137 WEST 85 STREET is a prewar 1891 building, 3 units in Upper West Side, NYC. Owned by THE PETER LESSEM NEW YORK CITY QUALIFIED PERSONAL. Public records show 18 311 complaints on file.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age135 ybuilt 1891

311 complaints18last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,340/mo

1 BR

$3,490/mo

2 BR

$3,860/mo

3 BR

$4,810/mo

4 BR

$5,190/mo

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

December

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Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,839 – $3,841

12% aboveArea: $2,995

1 BR

This building: $2,967 – $4,013

—Area: —

2 BR

This building: $3,281 – $4,439

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $4,089 – $5,532

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $4,412 – $5,968

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$2,995

$2,995

1 Bed

$3,490

$2,967 – $4,013

2 Bed

$3,860

$3,281 – $4,439

3 Bed

$4,810

$4,089 – $5,532

4 Bed

$5,190

$4,412 – $5,968

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

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

124 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

1916

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

18 total

Rodent
11
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
3
Noise - Residential
3
Illegal Parking
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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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

THE PETER LESSEM NEW YORK CITY QUALIFIED PERSONAL

Portfolio of 3 buildings

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

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nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1891Building constructed3 units · 4 floors
nowTHE PETER LESSEM NEW YORK CITY QUALIFIED PERSONALOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

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Crime & safety.

10024 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10024

Violent87

Property1,056

Quality-of-life698

Total incidents1,841

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About this area.

Upper West Side · 10024

137 WEST 85 STREET · Manhattan · 40.787° N, -73.974° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby5 min

6 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

W 81 ST/COLUMBUS AVM79-SBSBxM2
0.2 mi5 min
COLUMBUS AV/W 80 STM11M79-SBSM7
0.3 mi5 min
W 79 ST/AMSTERDAM AVM79-SBS
0.3 mi6 min
W 81 ST/CENTRAL PARK WESTBxM2M79-SBS
0.3 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Global Learning CollaborativeHigh School
0.0 mi1 min
Innovation Diploma PlusHigh School
0.0 mi1 min
The Urban Assembly School For Green CareersHigh School
0.0 mi1 min
Frank Mccourt High SchoolHigh School
0.0 mi1 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

The neighborhood

Upper West Side

The stretch of the Upper West Side flanking the American Museum of Natural History is quintessential family Manhattan — stroller-packed sidewalks, the best bagels in the city (Absolute Bagels, H&H), and Riverside Park steps away.

3,566buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,172median 1BR

62,774population$167kmedian income62%renters

Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel

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Neighborhood overview

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

Rent trends in Upper West Side

Median rent & comparables→

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

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1891

Floors4

Total units3

ClassS2

BBL1012160015

189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1891

Building constructed

3 units · 4 floors · class S2

now

Current owner: THE PETER LESSEM NEW YORK CITY QUALIFIED PERSONAL

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

18 events

311MEDIUMOct 10, 2025
Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
311MEDIUMAug 13, 2022
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMAug 6, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMFeb 4, 2022
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMAug 1, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJul 31, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMay 20, 2021
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
311MEDIUMMay 17, 2021
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
311MEDIUMMay 10, 2021
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
311MEDIUMAug 31, 2020
Rodent — Rat Sighting

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $2,839 to $3,841 per month, with a median of $3,340.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $2,967 to $4,013 per month, with a median of $3,490.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $3,281 to $4,439 per month, with a median of $3,860.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $4,089 to $5,532 per month, with a median of $4,810.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $4,412 to $5,968 per month, with a median of $5,190.
How does rent at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10024 zip code: studio rents are about 12% above the neighborhood median.
Is 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 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 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
The registered owner of 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is THE PETER LESSEM NEW YORK CITY QUALIFIED PERSONAL. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Are there violations or complaints at 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Yes, 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 18 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 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
There are 9 schools near 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The Global Learning Collaborative (1 min walk), Innovation Diploma Plus (1 min walk), The Urban Assembly School For Green Careers (1 min walk), Frank Mccourt High School (1 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Upper West (1 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: W 81 ST/COLUMBUS AV (M79-SBS, BxM2), 0.24 mi away.
Is 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10024 zip code where 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is located had 1,841 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 87 violent crimes, 1,056 property crimes, and 698 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10024 for full details.
When was 137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 built and how many units does it have?
137 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 was built in 1891, has 4 floors, contains 3 total units, 2 of which are residential.

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