What is the rent for a studio at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $5,919 per month.

What is the rent for a studio at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $5,869 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $7,791 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $7,610 per month.

How does rent at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: studio rents are about 4% below the neighborhood median; studio rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 22% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 24% below the neighborhood median.

Is 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 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 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.

What is the building rating for 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?

138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

What amenities does 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 have?

138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 offers 4 amenities including $125, Featured, Enhanced Gallery, 3d Tour. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?

There are 9 schools near 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Harvey Milk High School (5 min walk), Ged P2g-Hetrick Martin - Ahsep (5 min walk), The East Village Community School (5 min walk), The East Village Community School (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (5 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?

138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV /E 4 ST (M15), 0.46 mi away.

Is 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10003 zip code where 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is located had 2,349 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 125 violent crimes, 1,384 property crimes, and 840 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10003 for full details.

What do tenants say about living at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?

138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

138 E 12TH ST — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY 10003

Current rent range

$5,869 – $7,791 / mo

4 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.54 reviews

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138 E 12TH ST

Manhattan, NY 10003

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews44.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$5,919/mo

1 listing

Studio

$5,869/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$7,791/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$7,610/mo

1 listing

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.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $5,919 – $5,919

4% belowArea: $6,190

1 BR

This building: $7,791 – $7,791

22% belowArea: $9,950

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1 listing

$6,190

$6,190

1 Bed1 listing

$9,950

$9,950

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

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

264 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

129

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3686

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.

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Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

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311Top Complaints

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DOBTop Filings

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Last 7 years

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What tenants actually say.

4.5 /5

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Although it has been few weeks since I moved in, I've really enjoyed living here so far. The location of the building is super convenient and all the sfaff members are kind and helpful. Overall, it's safe and comfortable…

positiveAug 2025

Anonymous

positiveAug 2025

Anonymous

I love living at the Nathaniel. The doormen and doorwomen make it feel like home. I love the location and amenities. Just wish more people had access to them. I love where I live and can’t wait to keep living here

positiveMay 2022

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

4 amenities

OTHER

$125
Featured
Enhanced Gallery
3d Tour

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Crime & safety.

10003 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10003

Violent125

Property1,384

Quality-of-life840

Total incidents2,349

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About this area.

East Village · 10003

138 E 12TH ST · Manhattan · 40.732° N, -73.989° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

6 schools nearby5 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

1 AV /E 4 STM15
0.5 mi9 min
2 AV/E 3 STM15
0.5 mi9 min
BOWERY/BLEECKER STM103
0.5 mi10 min
1 AV/E 3 STM15
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Harvey Milk High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi5 min
Ged P2g-Hetrick Martin - AhsepGED/Alt
0.3 mi5 min
The East Village Community SchoolElementary
0.3 mi5 min
The East Village Community SchoolElementary
0.3 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

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

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53,877population$153kmedian income64%renters

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Nearby neighborhoods to explore

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $5,919 per month.
What is the rent for a studio at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $5,869 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $7,791 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $7,610 per month.
How does rent at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: studio rents are about 4% below the neighborhood median; studio rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 22% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 24% below the neighborhood median.
Is 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 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 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.
What is the building rating for 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?
138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
What amenities does 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 have?
138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 offers 4 amenities including $125, Featured, Enhanced Gallery, 3d Tour. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?
There are 9 schools near 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Harvey Milk High School (5 min walk), Ged P2g-Hetrick Martin - Ahsep (5 min walk), The East Village Community School (5 min walk), The East Village Community School (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (5 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?
138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV /E 4 ST (M15), 0.46 mi away.
Is 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10003 zip code where 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 is located had 2,349 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 125 violent crimes, 1,384 property crimes, and 840 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10003 for full details.
What do tenants say about living at 138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003?
138 E 12TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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