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1608 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY

1608 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY is a 182-unit rental building in Manhattan, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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1608 1
AVENUE
  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.

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 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
36
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

1608 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Manhattan, NYC

Manhattan, NY
Built 199443 floors182 unitsBBL 1015630004
Current rent range
$1,200 – $50,000 / mo
7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★4.67 reviews
Verified reviews1FOwned by1616 FIRST COMPANY30 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A
★★★★★
4.6 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 7 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityGreat
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations5last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed1last 7 years
Tenant reviews74.6 ★ avg
Rent-stab units182DHCR records
Building age32 ybuilt 1994
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan

Studio
$3,995/mo
1321 listings
1 BR
$5,000/mo
2709 listings
2 BR
$6,497/mo
1884 listings
3 BR
$7,763/mo
832 listings
4 BR
$9,000/mo
237 listings
5 BR
$16,495/mo
39 listings
6 BR
$29,500/mo
9 listings
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

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Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1321 listings
$3,995
$1,700 – $50,000
1 Bed2709 listings
$5,000
$1,200 – $45,000
2 Bed1884 listings
$6,497
$2,096 – $49,500
3 Bed832 listings
$7,763
$1,250 – $50,000
4 Bed237 listings
$9,000
$1,200 – $50,000
5 Bed39 listings
$16,495
$1,230 – $50,000
6+ Bed9 listings
$29,500
$7,995 – $45,000
$0$28k$56k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
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

Worsening
432102019202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 5311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 1

HPDTop Violations

5 total
  • Door/Lock
    3
  • Roof/Ceiling
    1

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • No complaints
    0

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

1 filed
  • Evictions filed
    1

Violations by Unit

(2 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BVIOLATION CLOSEDJan 10, 2025

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 16B, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDDec 2, 2024

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 16B, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDDec 2, 2024

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (KICK FOOT STAND)

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDDec 2, 2024

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR. KICK FOOT STAND AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

See all 5 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.6 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7 reviews
5★
71%
4★
14%
3★
14%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: Staff, clean, well maintained building Cons: Potentially going co-op Advice to landlord: Nothing

positiveNov 2024
·
Anonymous

Pros: Lived there a few years ago and all I can remember is that the freezer was broken and somehow was both too warm and also giving everything freezer burn for months and we submitted so many requests throughout a few…

positiveAug 2024
·
Anonymous

Pros: Everyone in the building is nothing but kind, staff really help out Cons: Some aspects could use some touching up, like carpeting in hallways. Nothing else!

positiveMar 2024
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

58 amenities
BUILDING
  • Wifi
  • Package Room
  • Doorman
  • Business Center
  • Concierge
  • Smoke Free
  • Library
  • Lobby
  • Mail Room
  • Game Room
  • Lounge
  • Wi-fi
  • Playroom
  • Elevator
  • Co-working
OUTDOOR
  • Roof Deck
  • Swimming Pool
  • Grill
  • Rooftop
  • Pool
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Courtyard
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bbq
FITNESS
  • Sauna
  • Fitness
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Yoga
  • Fitness Center
PARKING & BIKES
  • Parking
  • Bike Storage
  • Bike Room
  • Ev Charging
  • Garage
LAUNDRY
  • Washer/dryer
  • In-unit Laundry
  • Washer Dryer
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry In Unit
SECURITY
  • Security
  • Video Intercom
  • Gated
  • Cctv
  • Surveillance
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pets Allowed
  • Dog Run
  • Cat Friendly
STORAGE
  • Storage
  • Storage Room
LUXURY
  • Wine Cellar
  • Penthouse
  • Screening Room
OTHER
  • W/d
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

1616 FIRST COMPANY

Portfolio of 30 buildingsEVP: WILLIAM BRAKEMail: 410 10TH AVE, New York, NY, 10001

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
A-8.6
Averaged across 30 buildings
30
buildings
4.3
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 30 total

See all 30 →
  • A1616 1 AVENUEManhattan10.0 / 10
  • A1616 1 AVENUEManhattan10.0 / 10
  • A1616 1 AVENUEManhattan10.0 / 10
  • B-1612 1 AVENUEManhattan6.4 / 10
  • C+1608 1 AVENUEManhattan5.8 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1994Building constructed182 units · 43 floors
  2. now1616 FIRST COMPANYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 30 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

1608 1 AVENUE · Manhattan · coordinates missing
0
Walk
0
Transit
0
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
The neighborhood

Manhattan

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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19902000201020202030
1994
Building constructed
182 units · 43 floors · class D6
2024
Rent stabilization on file
36 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 1616 FIRST COMPANY
Portfolio includes 30 buildings.

Recent Activity

5 events
  • HPDMEDIUMJan 10, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED

  • EvictionHIGHJan 8, 2025

    Eviction Executed — Apt 29B — Possession

  • HPDHIGHDec 2, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDHIGHDec 2, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRAN

  • HPDHIGHDec 2, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR.

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,700 – $50,000
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $45,000
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,096 – $49,500
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,250 – $50,000
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $50,000
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in Manhattan

Review Summary

7 reviews
4.6 / 5
Would recommendBased on 7 reviews · avg 4.6 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: Staff, clean, well maintained building Cons: Potentially going co-op Advice to landlord: Nothing"
— Anonymous · Nov 2024
Read all 7 reviews →

Energy Score

21
Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI89.4 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions1694.21 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

0
Limited transitTransit score · 0 nearby stops

Nearby Transit

No transit stops within 0.8 mi on file.

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

Year built1994
Floors43
Total units182
Rent-stab units182
ClassD6
BBL1015630004

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