What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,450 to $2,800 per month, with a median of $2,625.

Is 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 rent stabilized?

Yes, 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is rent stabilized with 5 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

How much has rent changed at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Rent at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has increased by 23% since 2015-09, going from $2,150 to $2,650 as of 2025-03. During COVID, rents dipped to $1,800 in 2021-04 before recovering.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

The registered owner of 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is CHEFU CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 a good landlord?

138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, owned by CHEFU CORP, has an overall grade of A (4.2/5) 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 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.2 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Yes, 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 1 housing violation and 13 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 20 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 have?

138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 offers 4 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, Good Cause, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

There are 10 schools near 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, The (3 min walk), Essex Street Academy (3 min walk), New Design High School (3 min walk), Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (3 min walk), Manhattan Charter School (8 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ALLEN ST/CANAL ST (M15), 0.30 mi away.

Is 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10002 zip code where 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is located had 3,277 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 223 violent crimes, 1,522 property crimes, and 1,532 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10002 for full details.

When was 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 built and how many units does it have?

138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 was built in 1900, has 6 floors, contains 22 total units, 18 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

138 ELDRIDGE STREET — Rent Intelligence for Lower East Side, NYC

Lower East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10002

Built 19006 floors22 unitsBBL 1004140003

Current rent range

$2,450 – $2,800 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★5.01 reviews

Verified reviewsCCOwned byCHEFU CORP3 bldgs

138 ELDRIDGE STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10002

138 ELDRIDGE STREET is a prewar 1900 building, 6 floors, 22 units in Lower East Side, NYC. Owned by CHEFU CORP. Public records show 21 open violations, 13 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 5 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews15.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units22DHCR records

Building age126 ybuilt 1900

311 complaints13last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR

$2,625/mo

25 listings

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

August

Most expensive

January

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

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

1 BR

This building: $2,450 – $2,800

—Area: —

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $5,300

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

1 Bed$2,6501 listing

2 Bed$5,9951 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed25 listings

$2,625

$2,450 – $2,800

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

265 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

126

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3723

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

13 total

Request Large Bulky Item Collection
4
Graffiti
3
HEAT/HOT WATER
2
Noise - Residential
1
Lead
1

DOBTop Filings

20 total

DOB Violations
20

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 15, 2023
§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.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

5.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

100%

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3★

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1★

Pros: The units in this building are well maintained, and some are renovated. In my 1+ years of experience I have seen no pests. Cons: There are no appliances such as washer/dryer or dishwasher. Some floor plans do not…

positiveSep 2022

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

4 amenities

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
Good Cause
Rent Stabilized

04 / 09

Building amenities.

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The landlord.

CHEFU CORP

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: VIVIAN LEUNGMail: 34 E BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY, 10002

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

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buildings

4.2

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1900Building constructed22 units · 6 floors
nowCHEFU 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.

10002 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10002

Violent223

Property1,522

Quality-of-life1,532

Total incidents3,277

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About this area.

Lower East Side · 10002

138 ELDRIDGE STREET · Manhattan · 40.719° N, -73.992° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby6 min

7 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

ALLEN ST/CANAL STM15
0.3 mi6 min
PIKE ST/DIVISION STM15
0.3 mi7 min
ESSEX ST/EAST BROADWAYM9
0.3 mi7 min
EAST BROADWAY/PIKE STM9
0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, TheHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
Essex Street AcademyHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
New Design High SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
Lower Manhattan Arts AcademyHigh School
0.2 mi3 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
0.5 mi10 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Pathways Children's ServicesElementary
0.3 mi6 min
Mesivta Tifereth JerusalemElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Beth Jacob Elementary SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min

The neighborhood

Lower East Side

The Lower East Side still carries the grit and hustle of its immigrant roots, now layered with cocktail bars, vintage shops, and some of the city's best dumplings. Weekend nights get rowdy along Orchard and Ludlow, but weekday mornings belong to the old-timers at the corner bodegas.

2,526buildings tracked3.8avg LucidIQ$5,825median 1BR

76,518population$43kmedian income83%renters

NightlifeDiverseFoodieGritty-ChicHistoric

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Neighborhood overview

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

Rent trends in Lower East Side

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Tribeca· 0.27 mi East Village· 0.48 mi East Village· 0.69 mi SoHo· 0.71 mi Gramercy Park· 0.73 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 built1900

Floors6

Total units22

Rent-stab units22

ClassC7

BBL1004140003

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1900

Building constructed

22 units · 6 floors · class C7

2024

Rent stabilization on file

5 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: CHEFU CORP

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

15 events

311MEDIUMOct 20, 2025
Graffiti
311MEDIUMSep 9, 2024
Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
311MEDIUMAug 3, 2024
Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
311MEDIUMMar 6, 2024
Graffiti
HPDHIGHNov 15, 2023
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
DOBMEDIUMApr 5, 2023
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED — AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROX. 2'-0 X 2'-0" HOLE ON 1-STORY REAR EXTENSION ROOF WHICH IS EXPOSED TO
311MEDIUMNov 13, 2022
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMNov 13, 2022
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMMay 26, 2021
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2021
Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,450 to $2,800 per month, with a median of $2,625.
Is 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 rent stabilized?
Yes, 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is rent stabilized with 5 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
How much has rent changed at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Rent at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has increased by 23% since 2015-09, going from $2,150 to $2,650 as of 2025-03. During COVID, rents dipped to $1,800 in 2021-04 before recovering.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
The registered owner of 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is CHEFU CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 a good landlord?
138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, owned by CHEFU CORP, has an overall grade of A (4.2/5) 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 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.2 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Yes, 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 1 housing violation and 13 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 20 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 have?
138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 offers 4 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, Good Cause, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
There are 10 schools near 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, The (3 min walk), Essex Street Academy (3 min walk), New Design High School (3 min walk), Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (3 min walk), Manhattan Charter School (8 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ALLEN ST/CANAL ST (M15), 0.30 mi away.
Is 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10002 zip code where 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is located had 3,277 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 223 violent crimes, 1,522 property crimes, and 1,532 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10002 for full details.
When was 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 built and how many units does it have?
138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 was built in 1900, has 6 floors, contains 22 total units, 18 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
138 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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