1896 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Harlem, NYC

East Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10029

Built 19027 floors1 unitsBBL 1018960047

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★3.65 reviews

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1896 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10029

1896 1 AVENUE is a prewar 1902 building, 7 floors, 1 unit in East Harlem, NYC. Owned by TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Public records show 20 open violations on file. Lucid Rents has 5 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations8last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews53.6 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age124 ybuilt 1902

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

April

Most expensive

August

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Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to April.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

51% belowArea: $4,395

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

63% belowArea: $5,906

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$4,395

$4,395

1 Bed

$2,210

$5,816 – $5,995

2 Bed

$2,480

$2,108 – $2,852

3 Bed

$3,100

$2,635 – $3,565

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

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.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

81 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

1618

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

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

8 total

Pest Infestation
6

311Top Complaints

0 total

No complaints
0

DOBTop Filings

12 total

DOB Violations
12

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 17, 2025
§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.
Class ANOV SENT OUTJun 4, 2025
(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 ANOV SENT OUTApr 1, 2024
(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 DISMISSEDNov 15, 2023
§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.

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.6 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

5 reviews

5★

4★

80%

3★

2★

20%

1★

Pros: Overall a good option from Columbia housing, nice with new-ish features, everything mostly working, no pest problems. Cons: Excessive heat, old tables and countertops

positiveDec 2025

Anonymous

Pros: great security, pests Cons: No AC, aggressive heating during winter

positiveJul 2024

Anonymous

Unit 4I Pros: amazing location, wonderful security staff, real nyc apartment vibes for sure! great place to live as a senior and they fully renovated the top floor. elevator is a godsend Cons: maintenance was relativel…

positiveAug 2023

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Portfolio of 181 buildingsEXEC VP: DAVID GREENBERGMail: 400 WEST 119TH STREET, New York, NY, 10027

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

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181

buildings

4.4

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1902Building constructed1 units · 7 floors
nowTRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 181 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1902

Floors7

Total units1

ClassH8

BBL1018960047

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1902

Building constructed

1 units · 7 floors · class H8

now

Current owner: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Portfolio includes 181 buildings.

Recent Activity

10 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
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
HPDLOWJun 4, 2025
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
HPDLOWApr 1, 2024
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
HPDHIGHNov 15, 2023
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
HPDLOWMar 15, 2023
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
HPDHIGHNov 2, 2022
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
HPDLOWFeb 16, 2022
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
HPDLOWApr 1, 2021
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
HPDHIGHOct 25, 2019
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

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 2 months ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.