What is the rent for a studio at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $2,023 to $2,737 per month, with a median of $2,380.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $2,083 to $2,818 per month, with a median of $2,450.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $2,338 to $3,162 per month, with a median of $2,750.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $2,916 to $3,944 per month, with a median of $3,430.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $3,137 to $4,244 per month, with a median of $3,690.

How does rent at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10009 zip code: studio rents are about 32% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 42% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 45% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 57% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 59% below the neighborhood median.

Is 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

Rent at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 has decreased by 36% since 2016-08, going from $6,525 to $4,175 as of 2024-09. During COVID, rents dipped to $5,916 in 2020-07 before recovering.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

The registered owner of 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 is AVENUE A CORNER OWNER LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 a good landlord?

196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009, owned by AVENUE A CORNER OWNER LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 12 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 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 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

Yes, 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 has 12 housing violations and 33 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 have?

196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 offers 1 amenities including Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

There are 10 schools near 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The Children's Workshop School (4 min walk), Earth School (8 min walk), P.s. 064 Robert Simon (8 min walk), Tompkins Square Middle School (8 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (10 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 10 ST/AVENUE B (M8), 0.20 mi away.

Is 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10009 zip code where 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 is located had 2,095 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 148 violent crimes, 838 property crimes, and 1,109 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10009 for full details.

When was 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 built and how many units does it have?

196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units, 3 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?

196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

196 AVENUE A — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10009

Built 19104 floors4 unitsBBL 1004060002

Current rent range

$2,023 – $4,244 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.02 reviews

Verified reviewsAAOwned byAVENUE A CORNER OWNER LLC4 bldgs

196 AVENUE A

Manhattan, NY, 10009

196 AVENUE A is a prewar 1910 building, 4 units in East Village, NYC. Owned by AVENUE A CORNER OWNER LLC. Public records show 48 open violations, 33 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations12last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews24.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints33last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

Studio

$2,380/mo

1 BR

$2,450/mo

2 BR

$2,750/mo

3 BR

$3,430/mo

4 BR

$3,690/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

January

Most expensive

May

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

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,023 – $2,737

32% belowArea: $3,495

1 BR

This building: $2,083 – $2,818

42% belowArea: $4,200

2 BR

This building: $2,338 – $3,162

45% belowArea: $5,000

3 BR

This building: $2,916 – $3,944

57% belowArea: $7,895

4 BR

This building: $3,137 – $4,244

59% belowArea: $8,995

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

3 Bed$4,1752 listings

4 Bed$6,9501 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$2,380

$2,995 – $4,000

1 Bed

$2,450

$3,995 – $5,039

2 Bed

$5,000

$5,000

3 Bed

$7,895

$7,895

4 Bed

$3,690

$8,849 – $8,995

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

232 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

106

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3171

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

Improving

HPDTop Violations

12 total

Pest Infestation
4
Flooring
2
Paint/Plaster
2
Water Leak
1
Roof/Ceiling
1

311Top Complaints

33 total

Noise - Residential
16
HEAT/HOT WATER
4
Noise
2
Illegal Parking
2
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1

DOBTop Filings

36 total

DOB Violations
36

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 15, 2023
(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 2, 2022
§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 BVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 19, 2022
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 19, 2022
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

See all 12 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Super is very attentive and fast responding Lots of great light in bedrooms Updated kitchen and bathrooms Cons: No hot water for days at a time during the winter. Took management a while to actually resolve the i…

positiveJun 2025

Anonymous

Pros: Phenomenal location Private outdoor spaces for two of the units Cons: Poor heat management Radiators make extremely loud clanking sounds throughout the day during the winter Really low shower water pressure

positiveJun 2022

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Good Cause

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

AVENUE A CORNER OWNER LLC

Portfolio of 4 buildingsHead officer: ANDREW WRUBLINMail: 134 WEST 25TH STREET, New York, NY, 10001

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.9

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 3 by score · of 4 total

See all 4 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed4 units · 4 floors
nowAVENUE A CORNER OWNER LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 4 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10009 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10009

Violent148

Property838

Quality-of-life1,109

Total incidents2,095

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About this area.

East Village · 10009

196 AVENUE A · Manhattan · 40.729° N, -73.981° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

E 10 ST/AVENUE BM8
0.2 mi4 min
E 10 ST/AVENUE CM8
0.3 mi6 min
AVENUE C/E 11 STM14D-SBSM9
0.3 mi6 min
AVENUE C/E 10 STM9
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Children's Workshop SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Earth SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
P.s. 064 Robert SimonElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Tompkins Square Middle SchoolMiddle School
0.4 mi8 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.5 mi10 min
Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.5 mi10 min
Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.8 mi16 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

George Jackson AcademyMiddle School
0.2 mi5 min
New Amsterdam SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Friends SeminaryElementary
0.4 mi8 min

The neighborhood

East Village

Alphabet City — Avenues A through D — is the East Village's grittier, more residential sibling. Community gardens dot the blocks, Tompkins Square Park anchors the social scene, and the Dominican and Puerto Rican roots run deep alongside newer craft cocktail spots.

3,621buildings tracked4.2avg LucidIQ$4,200median 1BR

58,418population$83kmedian income90%renters

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Neighborhood overview

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Crime in 10009

See full breakdown→

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

Gramercy Park· 0.67 mi Lower East Side· 0.69 mi Midtown East· 0.72 mi Tribeca· 0.74 mi SoHo· 0.85 mi

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Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1910

Floors4

Total units4

ClassS3

BBL1004060002

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

4 units · 4 floors · class S3

now

Current owner: AVENUE A CORNER OWNER LLC

Portfolio includes 4 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 20, 2026
Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
311MEDIUMMar 20, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2026
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMFeb 5, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMJan 13, 2026
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
311MEDIUMNov 8, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMNov 2, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMNov 2, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMOct 10, 2024
Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
311MEDIUMSep 28, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $2,023 to $2,737 per month, with a median of $2,380.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $2,083 to $2,818 per month, with a median of $2,450.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $2,338 to $3,162 per month, with a median of $2,750.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $2,916 to $3,944 per month, with a median of $3,430.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 ranges from $3,137 to $4,244 per month, with a median of $3,690.
How does rent at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10009 zip code: studio rents are about 32% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 42% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 45% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 57% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 59% below the neighborhood median.
Is 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
Rent at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 has decreased by 36% since 2016-08, going from $6,525 to $4,175 as of 2024-09. During COVID, rents dipped to $5,916 in 2020-07 before recovering.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
The registered owner of 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 is AVENUE A CORNER OWNER LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 a good landlord?
196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009, owned by AVENUE A CORNER OWNER LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 12 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 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 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
Yes, 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 has 12 housing violations and 33 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 have?
196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 offers 1 amenities including Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
There are 10 schools near 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The Children's Workshop School (4 min walk), Earth School (8 min walk), P.s. 064 Robert Simon (8 min walk), Tompkins Square Middle School (8 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (10 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 10 ST/AVENUE B (M8), 0.20 mi away.
Is 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10009 zip code where 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 is located had 2,095 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 148 violent crimes, 838 property crimes, and 1,109 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10009 for full details.
When was 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 built and how many units does it have?
196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units, 3 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009?
196 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY, 10009 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

09 / 10

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