What is the rent for a studio at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10029 zip code: studio rents are about 51% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 63% below the neighborhood median.

Is 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

The registered owner of 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is BARNARD COLLEGE. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 a good landlord?

1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029, owned by BARNARD COLLEGE, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

Yes, 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 2 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 13 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

There are 10 schools near 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged Restart-Cares/mt Sinai - Ahsep (6 min walk), P.s. 165 Robert E. Simon (8 min walk), P.s. 165 Robert E. Simon (8 min walk), West Prep Academy (9 min walk), Kipp Beyond Charter School (6 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: CATHEDRAL PKWY/AMSTERDAM AV (M11, M4), 0.40 mi away.

Is 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10029 zip code where 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is located had 2,891 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 289 violent crimes, 684 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10029 for full details.

When was 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 built and how many units does it have?

1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 was built in 1907, has 10 floors, contains 41 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?

1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

1896 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Harlem, NYC

East Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10029

Built 190710 floors41 unitsBBL 1018960083

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★3.52 reviews

Verified reviewsBCOwned byBARNARD COLLEGE11 bldgs

1896 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10029

1896 1 AVENUE is a prewar 1907 building, 10 floors, 41 units in East Harlem, NYC. Owned by BARNARD COLLEGE. Public records show 15 open violations on file. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews23.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age119 ybuilt 1907

311 complaints0last 7 years

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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

JFMAMJJASOND

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

99 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

1847

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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

2 total

Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

0 total

No complaints
0

DOBTop Filings

13 total

DOB Violations
13

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 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 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

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.5 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

50%

3★

50%

2★

1★

Pros: Near the subway and building attendants are friendly Cons: No ac, lots of construction and surrounding area is loud

mixedApr 2026

Anonymous

Pros: Lots of singles, location to transit Cons: No ac and lots of gas issues. Pipes are old and easily clog

positiveFeb 2026

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

BARNARD COLLEGE

Portfolio of 11 buildingsPRESIDENT: LAURA ROSENBURYMail: 3009 BROADWAY, New York, NY, 10027

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.2

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 11 total

See all 11 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1907Building constructed41 units · 10 floors
nowBARNARD COLLEGEOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 11 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10029 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10029

Violent289

Property684

Quality-of-life1,918

Total incidents2,891

07 / 10

About this area.

East Harlem · 10029

1896 1 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.808° N, -73.965° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby6 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

CATHEDRAL PKWY/AMSTERDAM AVM11M4
0.4 mi8 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 109 STM11
0.4 mi8 min
BROADWAY/W 106 STM60-SBS
0.5 mi9 min
CATHEDRAL PKWY/MORNINGSIDE DRM4
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ged Restart-Cares/mt Sinai - AhsepGED/Alt
0.3 mi6 min
P.s. 165 Robert E. SimonElementary
0.4 mi8 min
P.s. 165 Robert E. SimonElementary
0.4 mi8 min
West Prep AcademyMiddle School
0.4 mi9 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Kipp Beyond Charter SchoolSecondary
0.3 mi6 min
Kipp Beyond Charter SchoolSecondary
0.3 mi6 min
Kipp S.t.a.r. College Preparatory Charter SchoolK-12
0.5 mi10 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Hilda's & St Hugh's SchoolElementary
0.1 mi1 min
Bank Street College Of EducationElementary
0.2 mi4 min
School At Columbia University (the)Elementary
0.3 mi7 min

The neighborhood

East Harlem

East Harlem — El Barrio — is one of Manhattan's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods. The Latin music drifting from storefronts, the Museo del Barrio, and the sprawling La Marqueta market reflect deep Puerto Rican and Mexican roots, even as new development pushes in.

7,288buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$5,906median 1BR

75,614population$36kmedian income93%renters

Latino CultureDiverseAffordableEvolvingCommunity-Rooted

Explore East Harlem

Neighborhood overview

East Harlem→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 10029

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in East Harlem

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper East Side· 0.28 mi Upper East Side· 0.68 mi Upper East Side· 0.89 mi East Harlem· 0.93 mi Upper East Side· 1.03 mi

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06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1907

Floors10

Total units41

ClassH8

BBL1018960083

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1907

Building constructed

41 units · 10 floors · class H8

now

Current owner: BARNARD COLLEGE

Portfolio includes 11 buildings.

Recent Activity

2 events

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
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.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10029 zip code: studio rents are about 51% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 63% below the neighborhood median.
Is 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
The registered owner of 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is BARNARD COLLEGE. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 a good landlord?
1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029, owned by BARNARD COLLEGE, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
Yes, 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 2 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 13 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
There are 10 schools near 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged Restart-Cares/mt Sinai - Ahsep (6 min walk), P.s. 165 Robert E. Simon (8 min walk), P.s. 165 Robert E. Simon (8 min walk), West Prep Academy (9 min walk), Kipp Beyond Charter School (6 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: CATHEDRAL PKWY/AMSTERDAM AV (M11, M4), 0.40 mi away.
Is 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10029 zip code where 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 is located had 2,891 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 289 violent crimes, 684 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10029 for full details.
When was 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 built and how many units does it have?
1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 was built in 1907, has 10 floors, contains 41 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029?
1896 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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