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161 LUDLOW STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10002

161 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is a 9-unit rental building in Lower East Side, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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161 LUDLOW
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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.

Lower East Side · 10002
Neighborhood overview
Lower East Side→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10002
See full breakdown→
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 miEast Village· 0.48 miEast Village· 0.69 miSoHo· 0.71 miGramercy Park· 0.73 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

161 LUDLOW STREET — Rent Intelligence for Lower East Side, NYC

Lower East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10002
Built 19006 floors9 unitsBBL 1004120035
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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★★★★★4.04 reviews
Verified reviewsL1Owned byLUDLOW 161 REALTY ASSOCIATES2 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A-
★★★★★
4.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 4 reviews
Manhattan building. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessMarket
LivabilityGood
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews44.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age126 ybuilt 1900
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 BR
$2,210/mo
2 BR
$2,480/mo
3 BR
$3,100/mo
4 BR
$3,330/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the 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.

Units Historic Rent 3 listings

2 Bed$4,4002 listings
3 Bed$4,8001 listing
4 Bed$7,4001 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio
$2,150
$1,828 – $2,473
1 Bed
$2,210
$1,879 – $2,542
2 Bed
$5,300
$5,300
3 Bed
$3,100
$2,635 – $3,565
4 Bed
$3,330
$2,831 – $3,829
$1.3k$3.5k$5.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Lower East Side
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$4,599
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
3.2%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
25%
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
250 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
52
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
83
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
115
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
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

Improving
5431020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 2311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

2 total
  • Pest Infestation
    1

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Commercial
    17
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    10
  • Noise - Vehicle
    10
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    6
  • Noise - Residential
    5

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 15, 2022

    (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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 25, 2019

    §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.

See all 2 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4 reviews
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4★
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Pros: Hallways and stairwells were moped and cleaned every couple of days, roof was sometimes dirty but that was tenants fault - it would get cleaned up every couple of days. Thin ceilings so you could definitely tell if…

positiveDec 2024
·
Anonymous

Unit 3 Pros: Great location! Building is pretty clean (noting that there were rats plaguing the downstairs before they put in the trash chute) Pest control came regularly to check on the units. overall responsive managm…

positiveJun 2022
·
Anonymous

Unit 10 Pros: Location is amazing, management company is responsive to issues. Cons: Can be loud, trash can pile up/smell, not the most up to date building, small apartments. Advice to landlord: Updating some of the o…

positiveJun 2022
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Good Cause
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

LUDLOW 161 REALTY ASSOCIATES

Portfolio of 2 buildingsOFFICER: ALEX LASZLOMail: 131 CHARLES STREET, New York, NY, 10014

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
A9.0
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
4.5
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

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  • A161 Ludlow StManhattan10.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1900Building constructed9 units · 6 floors
  2. nowLUDLOW 161 REALTY ASSOCIATESOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

161 LUDLOW STREET · Manhattan · 40.721° N, -73.988° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby7 min
6 schools nearby1 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.

1,782buildings tracked3.8avg LucidIQ$5,825median 1BR
76,518population$43kmedian income83%renters
NightlifeDiverseFoodieGritty-ChicHistoric
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1900
Building constructed
9 units · 6 floors · class C4
now
Current owner: LUDLOW 161 REALTY ASSOCIATES
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 1, 2026

    Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)

  • 311MEDIUMMar 21, 2026

    Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMAug 28, 2025

    Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMMar 26, 2025

    Graffiti

  • 311MEDIUMNov 5, 2024

    Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling

  • 311MEDIUMOct 31, 2024

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMOct 23, 2024

    Graffiti

  • 311MEDIUMOct 5, 2024

    Plumbing — Plumbing Work - Illegal/No Permit/Standpipe/Sprinkler

  • 311MEDIUMSep 9, 2024

    Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music

  • 311MEDIUMAug 12, 2024

    Graffiti

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    53% belowArea: $5,300
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10002

Review Summary

4 reviews
4.0 / 5
Would recommendBased on 4 reviews · avg 4.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: Hallways and stairwells were moped and cleaned every couple of days, roof was sometimes dirty but that was tenants fault - it would get cleaned up every c…"
— Anonymous · Dec 2024
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Neighborhood Vibe

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.

NightlifeDiverseFoodieGritty-ChicHistoric

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • GRAND ST/CLINTON STM14A-SBSL92
    0.4 mi7 min
  • GRAND ST/CLINTON STL92M14A-SBS
    0.4 mi8 min
  • ALLEN ST/HESTER STM15-SBS
    0.4 mi8 min
  • ESSEX ST/CANAL STM9
    0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 020 Anna SilverElementary
    0.1 mi1 min
  • Lower East Side Preparatory High SchoolHigh School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • School For Global LeadersMiddle School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Cascades High SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
    0.6 mi11 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Connelly Ctr Education/holy Child MsElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Nord Anglia International SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Pathways Children's ServicesElementary
    0.3 mi5 min

At a glance

Year built1900
Floors6
Total units9
ClassC4
BBL1004120035

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