What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is approximately $4,172 per month.

How does rent at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10028 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median.

Is 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?

Yes, 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is rent stabilized with 8 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

The registered owner of 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is RESNICK GRACIE MEWS, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?

1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by RESNICK GRACIE MEWS, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.7/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 3 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.7 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Has 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 40 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 have?

1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 offers 3 amenities including Pet Friendly, Furnished Available, Air Conditioning. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 allow pets?

1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.

What schools are near 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

There are 10 schools near 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor (4 min walk), Vanguard High School (13 min walk), Talent Unlimited High School (13 min walk), Ella Baker School (13 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3 (19 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: YORK AV/E 74 ST (M31), 0.33 mi away.

Is 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10028 zip code where 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is located had 434 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 20 violent crimes, 296 property crimes, and 118 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10028 for full details.

When was 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?

1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1980, has 35 floors, contains 316 total units, 310 of which are residential.

How energy efficient is 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an ENERGY STAR score of 19 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 114.1 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This suggests there is room for energy efficiency improvement.

What do tenants say about living at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

1540 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Upper East Side, NYC

Upper East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10028

Built 198035 floors316 unitsBBL 1015600001

Current rent range

$4,172 – $4,172 / mo

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

Leave a review

★★★★★4.73 reviews

Verified reviewsRGOwned byRESNICK GRACIE MEWS, LLC60 bldgs

1540 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10028

1540 1 AVENUE is a late-20th-century 1980 building, 35 floors, 316 units in Upper East Side, NYC. Owned by RESNICK GRACIE MEWS, LLC. Public records show 40 open violations, 1 active litigation matter on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 8 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 3 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews34.7 ★ avg

Rent-stab units316DHCR records

Building age46 ybuilt 1980

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR

$4,172/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

May

Most expensive

April

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Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to May.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

1 BR

This building: $4,172 – $4,172

23% belowArea: $5,440

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $7,996

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $9,138

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed1 listing

$5,440

$5,440

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper East Side

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$4,643

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

17%

asking, since ~'16

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

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

149 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

2341

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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Neighborhood risks.

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

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

0 total

No complaints
0

DOBTop Filings

40 total

DOB Violations
40

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.7 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

3 reviews

5★

67%

4★

33%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Best thing about this building is the rooftop. They have grills and you can see great skyline from there. It includes Vanderbilt , Chrysler, 1 world trade centre , Empire state building and steinway tower( tallest…

positiveMar 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Management is very responsive to maintenance requests. Doormen and Concierge very helpful and pleasant Cons: Compactor room is very small - no room for recycle bins Rent high Advice to landlord: Appreciate long…

positiveJan 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Responsive management and clean building. Cons: Expensive rents and won't negotiate significantly. Advice to landlord: Consider advising that gym is extra when showing Apts.

positiveAug 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Furnished Available
Air Conditioning

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

RESNICK GRACIE MEWS, LLC

Portfolio of 60 buildingsHead officer: STEVEN ROTTERMail: 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10022

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.5

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 60 total

See all 60 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1980Building constructed316 units · 35 floors
nowRESNICK GRACIE MEWS, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 60 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10028 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10028

Violent20

Property296

Quality-of-life118

Total incidents434

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About this area.

Upper East Side · 10028

1540 1 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.773° N, -73.952° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

YORK AV/E 74 STM31
0.3 mi7 min
YORK AV/E 74 STM31
0.4 mi7 min
1 AV/E 72 STM15
0.4 mi8 min
2 AV/E 73 STM15
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 158 Bayard TaylorElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Vanguard High SchoolHigh School
0.7 mi13 min
Talent Unlimited High SchoolHigh School
0.7 mi13 min
Ella Baker SchoolK-8
0.7 mi13 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3K-12
1.0 mi19 min
Innovation Charter High SchoolHigh School
1.0 mi19 min
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3K-12
1.0 mi19 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Caedmon SchoolElementary
0.1 mi1 min
St Stephen Of Hungary SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Birch Wathen Lenox SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min

The neighborhood

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side in the 80s and 90s is old-money Manhattan at its most refined — Yorkville's German heritage peeks through, Museum Mile continues along Fifth, and quiet residential blocks make it one of the city's best family neighborhoods.

4,720buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$5,440median 1BR

45,717population$160kmedian income64%renters

ResidentialFamily-FriendlyUpscaleQuietMuseum Mile

Explore Upper East Side

Neighborhood overview

Upper East Side→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 10028

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Upper East Side

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper East Side· 0.22 mi Upper East Side· 0.39 mi Upper East Side· 0.4 mi Roosevelt Island· 0.53 mi East Harlem· 0.68 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 built1980

Floors35

Total units316

Rent-stab units316

ClassD6

BBL1015600001

198019902000201020202030

1980

Building constructed

316 units · 35 floors · class D6

2024

Rent stabilization on file

8 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: RESNICK GRACIE MEWS, LLC

Portfolio includes 60 buildings.

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is approximately $4,172 per month.
How does rent at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10028 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median.
Is 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?
Yes, 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is rent stabilized with 8 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
The registered owner of 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is RESNICK GRACIE MEWS, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?
1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by RESNICK GRACIE MEWS, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.7/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 3 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.7 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Has 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 40 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 have?
1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 offers 3 amenities including Pet Friendly, Furnished Available, Air Conditioning. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 allow pets?
1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
What schools are near 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
There are 10 schools near 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor (4 min walk), Vanguard High School (13 min walk), Talent Unlimited High School (13 min walk), Ella Baker School (13 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3 (19 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: YORK AV/E 74 ST (M31), 0.33 mi away.
Is 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10028 zip code where 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is located had 434 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 20 violent crimes, 296 property crimes, and 118 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10028 for full details.
When was 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?
1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1980, has 35 floors, contains 316 total units, 310 of which are residential.
How energy efficient is 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an ENERGY STAR score of 19 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 114.1 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This suggests there is room for energy efficiency improvement.
What do tenants say about living at 1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
1540 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

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.

09 / 10

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