What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 is approximately $4,300 per month.

Is 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 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 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?

The registered owner of 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 is EMGE INC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 a good landlord?

244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010, owned by EMGE INC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 28 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?

244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?

Yes, 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 has 28 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 have?

244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 offers 4 amenities including Rent Stabilized, Pet Friendly, Has Evictions, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 allow pets?

244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.

What schools are near 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?

There are 10 schools near 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include 47 The American Sign Language And English Secondary School (2 min walk), The 47 American Sign Language & English Lower School (2 min walk), School Of The Future High School (6 min walk), J.h.s. 104 Simon Baruch (6 min walk), Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx) (9 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?

244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 20 ST/E 20 ST Loop (M9, M23-SBS), 0.42 mi away.

Is 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10010 zip code where 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 is located had 2,762 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 1,604 property crimes, and 982 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10010 for full details.

When was 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 built and how many units does it have?

244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 was built in 1920, has 3 floors, contains 4 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?

244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

244 EAST 26 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Gramercy Park, NYC

Gramercy Park · Manhattan, NY, 10010

Built 19203 floors4 unitsBBL 1009060034

Current rent range

$4,300 – $4,300 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsEIOwned byEMGE INC2 bldgs

244 EAST 26 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10010

244 EAST 26 STREET is a prewar 1920 building, 4 units in Gramercy Park, NYC. Owned by EMGE INC. Public records show 28 open violations on file. Risk signals: 2 bedbug reports. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations28last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$4,300/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

June

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Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $5,491

2 BR

This building: $4,300 – $4,300

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed1 listing

$4,300

$4,300

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

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Midtown South

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

Asking rent

$5,159

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.9%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

23%

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

221 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

112

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

1751

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

28 total

Paint/Plaster
10
Water Leak
7
Roof/Ceiling
5
Mold/Mildew
2
Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

0 total

Noise - Street/Sidewalk
14
Noise - Residential
3
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2
Illegal Parking
1
Rodent
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION CLOSEDOct 20, 2025
§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT. AT THE NORTH WALL AT 1st PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 4th STORY
Class BINVALID CERTIFICATIONOct 20, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BINVALID CERTIFICATIONOct 20, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL, AND THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BINVALID CERTIFICATIONOct 20, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AT THE CLOSET IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTOct 20, 2025
§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT. AT THE NORTH WALL AT 1st PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 4th STORY ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18312391 ISSUED 20-OCT-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

See all 28 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Open brick is nice and if you deep clean this apartment its a great place to live, park-facing windows are quiet and nice. Appliances work well. New shower head is good. The super is really responsive and a cool an…

positiveAug 2021

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

4 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Rent Stabilized
Has Evictions
Good Cause

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

EMGE INC

Portfolio of 2 buildingsPRESIDENT: Baldev VADEHRAMail: 331 WEST 11 ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10014

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.0

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 2 total

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—240 E 26TH STManhattan— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed4 units · 3 floors
nowEMGE INCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10010 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10010

Violent176

Property1,604

Quality-of-life982

Total incidents2,762

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About this area.

Gramercy Park · 10010

244 EAST 26 STREET · Manhattan · 40.740° N, -73.980° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

E 20 ST/E 20 ST LoopM9M23-SBS
0.4 mi8 min
2 AV/E 17 STM15
0.4 mi9 min
1 AV/E 17 STM15
0.5 mi9 min
1 AV/E 15 STM15-SBS
0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

47 The American Sign Language And English Secondary SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
The 47 American Sign Language & English Lower SchoolK-8
0.1 mi2 min
School Of The Future High SchoolSecondary
0.3 mi6 min
J.h.s. 104 Simon BaruchMiddle School
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx)Charter
0.5 mi9 min
Success Academy Charter High School Of The Liberal ArtsCharter
0.5 mi9 min
Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.5 mi10 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Churchill School And CenterElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Epiphany School (the)Elementary
0.2 mi4 min
Learningspring SchoolElementary
0.3 mi5 min

The neighborhood

Gramercy Park

Gramercy Park is one of Manhattan's best-kept secrets — a private, gated park surrounded by elegant pre-war buildings and quiet, tree-lined streets. It's refined without being flashy, and the Irving Place corridor has excellent restaurants.

2,142buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$5,491median 1BR

32,410population$150kmedian income71%renters

QuietElegantPre-WarExclusiveResidential

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Neighborhood overview

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

Rent trends in Gramercy Park

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

SoHo· 0.24 mi East Village· 0.67 mi West Village· 0.68 mi Lower East Side· 0.73 mi Chelsea· 0.83 mi

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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 built1920

Floors3

Total units4

ClassC4

BBL1009060034

BIN1019835

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

4 units · 3 floors · class C4

now

Current owner: EMGE INC

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 10, 2026
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
311MEDIUMNov 3, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMOct 26, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
HPDLOWOct 20, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT. AT THE CEILING
HPDLOWOct 20, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT. AT THE NORTH WA
HPDMEDIUMOct 20, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED
HPDMEDIUMOct 20, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL, AND THE
HPDMEDIUMOct 20, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AT THE CLO
HPDMEDIUMOct 20, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT. AT THE NORTH WA
HPDMEDIUMOct 20, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO RECEIVING

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 is approximately $4,300 per month.
Is 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 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 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?
The registered owner of 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 is EMGE INC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 a good landlord?
244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010, owned by EMGE INC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 28 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?
244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?
Yes, 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 has 28 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 have?
244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 offers 4 amenities including Rent Stabilized, Pet Friendly, Has Evictions, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 allow pets?
244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
What schools are near 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?
There are 10 schools near 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include 47 The American Sign Language And English Secondary School (2 min walk), The 47 American Sign Language & English Lower School (2 min walk), School Of The Future High School (6 min walk), J.h.s. 104 Simon Baruch (6 min walk), Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx) (9 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?
244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 20 ST/E 20 ST Loop (M9, M23-SBS), 0.42 mi away.
Is 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10010 zip code where 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 is located had 2,762 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 1,604 property crimes, and 982 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10010 for full details.
When was 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 built and how many units does it have?
244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 was built in 1920, has 3 floors, contains 4 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010?
244 EAST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10010 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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