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1486 5 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10035

1486 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10035 is a 12-unit rental building in East Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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LucidIQ Score
1486 5
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  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

East Harlem · 10035
Neighborhood overview
East Harlem→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10035
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in East Harlem
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
East Harlem· 0.93 miHarlem· 0.99 miUpper East Side· 1.16 miUpper East Side· 1.52 miUpper West Side· 1.55 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

1486 5 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Harlem, NYC

East Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10035
Built 19095 floors12 unitsBBL 1017180035
Current rent range
$3,050 – $3,050 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviews18Owned by1486 8TH AVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO RP2 bldgs
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations14last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age117 ybuilt 1909
311 complaints8last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR
$3,050/mo
4 listings
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
June
Most expensive
January
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to June.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed4 listings
$3,050
$3,050
$2.8k$3.1k$3.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

East Harlem
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,963
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
0.9%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
16%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
239 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
96
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
93
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
50
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
3421
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
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
65320202420252026
HPD Violations 14311 Complaints 8DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

14 total
  • Heat/Hot Water
    4
  • Pest Infestation
    4
  • Door/Lock
    2
  • Roof/Ceiling
    1
  • Paint/Plaster
    1

311Top Complaints

8 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    8

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJan 1, 2026

    § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJan 1, 2026

    § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJan 1, 2026

    § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJan 1, 2026

    § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

1486 8TH AVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO RP

Portfolio of 2 buildingsPRESIDENT: LILLI ARMSTRONGMail: 1486 5TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10035

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

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Portfolio Grade
B-6.2
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
3.1
avg score / 5
B-
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

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  • C1486 5 AVENUEManhattan5.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1909Building constructed12 units · 5 floors
  2. now1486 8TH AVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO RPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2025-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

1486 5 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.803° N, -73.945° W
48
Walk
25
Transit
41
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby4 min
7 schools nearby14 min
The neighborhood

East Harlem

The eastern edge of Harlem along the river is rapidly changing — new waterfront development along the Harlem River is bringing luxury towers next to public housing projects. The Randall's Island connector gives easy park access, and 125th Street's commercial strip is nearby.

4,270buildings tracked3.8avg LucidIQ$2,650median 1BR
38,595population$37kmedian income90%renters
EvolvingWaterfrontAffordableDiverseUp-and-Coming
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1909
Building constructed
12 units · 5 floors · class C6
now
Current owner: 1486 8TH AVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO RP
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDLOWApr 29, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHJan 1, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd S

  • HPDHIGHJan 1, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd S

  • HPDHIGHJan 1, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 2nd

  • HPDHIGHJan 1, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STORY, 1st

  • HPDHIGHJan 1, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM

  • 311MEDIUMDec 30, 2025

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMDec 15, 2025

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2025

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • HPDHIGHNov 17, 2025

    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

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $2,650
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $3,050 – $3,050
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10035

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

The eastern edge of Harlem along the river is rapidly changing — new waterfront development along the Harlem River is bringing luxury towers next to public housing projects. The Randall's Island connector gives easy park access, and 125th Street's commercial strip is nearby.

EvolvingWaterfrontAffordableDiverseUp-and-Coming

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

25
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 4 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • MADISON AV/E 116 STM1
    0.2 mi4 min
  • E 116 ST/MADISON AVM116M102
    0.2 mi4 min
  • 5 AV/W 116 STM1
    0.2 mi4 min
  • E 116 ST/MADISON AVM116M102
    0.2 mi4 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • The Bilingual Bicultural SchoolElementary
    0.7 mi14 min
  • P.s. 083 Luis Munoz RiveraElementary
    0.7 mi14 min
  • Edward A. Reynolds West Side High SchoolHigh School
    0.7 mi14 min
  • Tag Young ScholarsK-8
    0.7 mi15 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 1K-12
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Harlem Village Academy Charter Elementary SchoolCharter
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Harlem Village Academy West Charter SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Paul Inst Of Mainstream 5th Avenue
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Great Tomorrows Usa SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Cooke School And InstituteElementary
    0.3 mi6 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10035
Violent368
Property933
Quality-of-life3,081
Total incidents3,762
PRECINCT
Top precinct#25
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1909
Floors5
Total units12
ClassC6
BBL1017180035

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