What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is approximately $3,499 per month.

How does rent at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 65% below the neighborhood median.

Is 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

The registered owner of 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is 1ST KAY REALTY, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?

231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by 1ST KAY REALTY, LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Yes, 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 1 housing violation on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 1 Department of Buildings violation on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 have?

231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 offers 2 amenities including Hardwood Flooring, Extra Storage. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

There are 8 schools near 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, including 4 public schools, 1 charter school, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The East Village Community School (2 min walk), P.s. M226 (2 min walk), High School For Health Professions And Human Services (2 min walk), Institute For Collaborative Education (2 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (7 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: SAINT MARKS PL/AVENUE A (M8), 0.31 mi away.

Is 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10003 zip code where 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is located had 2,349 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 125 violent crimes, 1,384 property crimes, and 840 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10003 for full details.

When was 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 built and how many units does it have?

231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 was built in 1900, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units, 3 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

231 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10003

Built 19004 floors4 unitsBBL 1004550036

Current rent range

$3,499 – $3,499 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★2.52 reviews

Verified reviews1KOwned by1ST KAY REALTY, LLC4 bldgs

231 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10003

231 1 AVENUE is a prewar 1900 building, 4 units in East Village, NYC. Owned by 1ST KAY REALTY, LLC. Public records show 2 open violations on file. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews22.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age126 ybuilt 1900

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR

$3,499/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the 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.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $6,190

1 BR

This building: $3,499 – $3,499

65% belowArea: $9,950

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed1 listing

$9,950

$9,950

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.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

240 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

115

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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Neighborhood risks.

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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

1 total

Uncategorized
1

311Top Complaints

0 total

No complaints
0

DOBTop Filings

1 total

DOB Violations
1

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

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.

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What tenants actually say.

2.5 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

3★

50%

2★

50%

1★

Pros: Great location. Apartments are spacious Cons: Horrible management of the trash room which connects to the pizzeria below. There are constantly rats there and Ian (landlord from First K Realty) does not address the…

negativeAug 2021

Anonymous

Pros: Location and size of apartment Cons: Landlord is shady, slow to respond and does the bare minimum to fix any issues

mixedMay 2021

Anonymous

View all 2 reviews

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities

STORAGE

Extra Storage

OTHER

Hardwood Flooring

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Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

1ST KAY REALTY, LLC

Portfolio of 4 buildingsMANAGING MEMBER: MICHAEL KRASNEMail: 30 AVENUE B, NEW YORK CITY, NY, 10009

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.8

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

1900Building constructed4 units · 4 floors
now1ST KAY REALTY, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 4 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10003 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10003

Violent125

Property1,384

Quality-of-life840

Total incidents2,349

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About this area.

East Village · 10003

231 1 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.731° N, -73.983° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby6 min

5 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

SAINT MARKS PL/AVENUE AM8
0.3 mi6 min
E 10 ST/AVENUE BM8
0.4 mi7 min
AVENUE A/E 5 STL92M14A-SBS
0.4 mi8 min
AVENUE C/E 12 STM9M14D-SBS
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.4 mi7 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Friends SeminaryElementary
0.2 mi5 min
George Jackson AcademyMiddle School
0.3 mi6 min
Learningspring SchoolElementary
0.4 mi7 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.

—buildings tracked—avg LucidIQ$9,950median 1BR

53,877population$153kmedian income64%renters

NightlifeGritty-ChicYoung CrowdFoodieHistoric

Explore East Village

Neighborhood overview

East Village→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 10003

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

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

Browse all NYC neighborhoods

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1900

Floors4

Total units4

ClassS3

BBL1004550036

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1900

Building constructed

4 units · 4 floors · class S3

now

Current owner: 1ST KAY REALTY, LLC

Portfolio includes 4 buildings.

Recent Activity

1 event

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

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is approximately $3,499 per month.
How does rent at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 65% below the neighborhood median.
Is 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
The registered owner of 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is 1ST KAY REALTY, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?
231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by 1ST KAY REALTY, LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Yes, 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 1 housing violation on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 1 Department of Buildings violation on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 have?
231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 offers 2 amenities including Hardwood Flooring, Extra Storage. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
There are 8 schools near 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, including 4 public schools, 1 charter school, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The East Village Community School (2 min walk), P.s. M226 (2 min walk), High School For Health Professions And Human Services (2 min walk), Institute For Collaborative Education (2 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (7 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: SAINT MARKS PL/AVENUE A (M8), 0.31 mi away.
Is 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10003 zip code where 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is located had 2,349 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 125 violent crimes, 1,384 property crimes, and 840 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10003 for full details.
When was 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 built and how many units does it have?
231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 was built in 1900, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units, 3 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
231 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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