188 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10003

Built 19206 floors22 unitsBBL 1004530008

Current rent range

$5,450 – $7,810 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★2.810 reviews

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188 2 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10003

188 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is a 22-unit rental building in East Village, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations35last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews102.8 ★ avg

Rent-stab units22DHCR records

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints9last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$5,572/mo

7 listings

3 BR

$7,659/mo

30 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

July

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Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to August.

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

2 Bed$3,6951 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed7 listings

$5,572

$5,450 – $5,695

3 Bed30 listings

$7,659

$7,508 – $7,810

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

East Village

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

Asking rent

$5,163

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

4.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

33%

asking, since ~'16

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

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

255 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

123

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3632

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

35 total

Door/Lock
9
Fire Escape/Stairs
6
Paint/Plaster
5
Pest Infestation
3
Smoke/CO Detector
2

311Top Complaints

9 total

Request Large Bulky Item Collection
9
UNSANITARY CONDITION
6
PLUMBING
4
Dirty Condition
4
FLOORING/STAIRS
3

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(6 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJul 31, 2024
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING INSTALLED HOOK AND EYE AT VESTIBULE DOOR
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJul 31, 2024
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING INSTALLED HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
Class BFIRST NO ACCESS TO RE- INSPECT VIOLATIONJul 31, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BFIRST NO ACCESS TO RE- INSPECT VIOLATIONJul 31, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BFIRST NO ACCESS TO RE- INSPECT VIOLATIONJul 31, 2024
§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT BATHROOM DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

See all 35 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.8 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

10 reviews

5★

4★

10%

3★

60%

2★

30%

1★

Unit 17 Pros: location was great (plus the view from street facing windows and the roof) Cons: Always dirty, rodents in lower apartments, mail CONSTANTLY gets stolen, landlord wouldn't fix things that were broken even…

mixedJul 2024

Anonymous

Pros: The location is fantastic on 2nd Avenue and 12th St. There is basically no noise as it's an air-shaft apartment. Cons: Air shaft means no natural light whatsoever. Garbage is thrown into a bin at the bottom of the…

positiveAug 2023

Anonymous

Unit 13 Pros: Has great sunlight. Cons: Like living in a NYU dorm sometimes

mixedOct 2022

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

6 amenities

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher
Washer/dryer

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
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04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

188 2 EQUITIES CORP

Portfolio of 2 buildingsSECRETARy: MICHAEL LAVIANMail: 600 EAST SHORE ROAD, GREAT NECK, NY, 11024

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

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buildings

2.8

avg score / 5

C+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed22 units · 6 floors
now188 2 EQUITIES CORPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

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Location & daily life.

188 2 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.731° N, -73.986° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

5 schools nearby2 min

The neighborhood

East Village

The East Village is NYC's original counterculture hub — now gentrified but still gritty. Dive bars, ramen shops, and experimental theater sit next to wine bars and boutique fitness studios.

6,656buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$9,950median 1BR

53,877population$153kmedian income64%renters

NightlifeGritty-ChicYoung CrowdFoodieHistoric

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

East Village · 10003

Neighborhood overview

East Village→

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

Rent trends in East Village

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Tribeca· 0.45 mi Lower East Side· 0.48 mi Financial District· 0.7 mi Tribeca· 0.95 mi Financial District· 0.99 mi

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

22 units · 6 floors · class C7

2024

Rent stabilization on file

3 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 188 2 EQUITIES CORP

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMFeb 12, 2026
Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
311MEDIUMApr 18, 2025
Missed Collection — Trash
311MEDIUMSep 7, 2024
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMSep 6, 2024
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMSep 6, 2024
Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
311MEDIUMAug 16, 2024
Missed Collection — Trash
HPDMEDIUMJul 31, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT BATHROOM DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
HPDHIGHJul 31, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING INSTALLED HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRAN
HPDHIGHJul 31, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING INSTALLED HOOK AND EYE AT VESTIBULE DOOR
HPDMEDIUMJul 31, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOC

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

stabilized units

2024

since

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

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: — – —
—Area: $6,190
1 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $9,950
2 Bed
This building: $5,450 – $5,695
—Area: —
3 Bed
This building: $7,508 – $7,810
—Area: —

Review Summary

10 reviews

2.8 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 10 reviews · avg 2.8 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"Unit 17 Pros: location was great (plus the view from street facing windows and the roof) Cons: Always dirty, rodents in lower apartments, mail CONSTANTLY gets…"

— Anonymous · Jul 2024

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Neighborhood Vibe

The East Village is NYC's original counterculture hub — now gentrified but still gritty. Dive bars, ramen shops, and experimental theater sit next to wine bars and boutique fitness studios.

NightlifeGritty-ChicYoung CrowdFoodieHistoric

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 8 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

AVENUE A/E 5 STL92M14A-SBS
0.4 mi8 min
AVENUE A/E 5 STM14A-SBS
0.4 mi9 min
2 AV/E 3 STM15
0.4 mi9 min
AVENUE A/E 5 STL92
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The East Village Community SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
P.s. M226K-12
0.2 mi4 min
High School For Health Professions And Human ServicesHigh School
0.2 mi4 min
Institute For Collaborative EducationSecondary
0.2 mi4 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.3 mi6 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Friends SeminaryElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Grace Church SchoolElementary
0.3 mi5 min
La Salle AcademyHigh School
0.3 mi5 min

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10003

Violent131

Property1,417

Quality-of-life1,092

Total incidents2,412

PRECINCT

Top precinct#9

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1920

Floors6

Total units22

Rent-stab units22

ClassC7

BBL1004530008

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188 2 AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

188 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

188 2 AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

188 2 EQUITIES CORP

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

East Village

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

188 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

188 2 EQUITIES CORP

Location & daily life.

East Village

History of the building.