What is the rent for a studio at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is approximately $2,295 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $2,995 to $3,150 per month, with a median of $3,072.

How does rent at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10024 zip code: studio rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median.

Is 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 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 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

The registered owner of 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is MICHAEL & TERESA REALTY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 a good landlord?

256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, owned by MICHAEL & TERESA REALTY, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

Yes, 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 6 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 1 Department of Buildings violation on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 have?

256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 offers 5 amenities including Fios Available, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, View, Pet Friendly. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 allow pets?

256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 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 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

There are 9 schools near 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. M811 - Mickey Mantle School (2 min walk), P.s. M811 - Mickey Mantle School (2 min walk), The Global Learning Collaborative (5 min walk), Innovation Diploma Plus (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Upper West (5 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: W 79 ST/BROADWAY (M79-SBS), 0.30 mi away.

Is 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10024 zip code where 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is located had 1,841 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 87 violent crimes, 1,056 property crimes, and 698 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10024 for full details.

When was 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 built and how many units does it have?

256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 was built in 1894, has 5 floors, contains 15 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?

256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

256 WEST 85 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

Upper West Side · Manhattan, NY, 10024

Built 18945 floors15 unitsBBL 1012320160

Current rent range

$2,295 – $3,150 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★5.02 reviews

Verified reviewsM&Owned byMICHAEL & TERESA REALTY3 bldgs

256 WEST 85 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10024

256 WEST 85 STREET is a prewar 1894 building, 5 floors, 15 units in Upper West Side, NYC. Owned by MICHAEL & TERESA REALTY. Public records show 1 open violation, 6 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews25.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age132 ybuilt 1894

311 complaints6last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$2,295/mo

11 listings

1 BR

$3,072/mo

17 listings

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

December

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,295 – $2,295

23% belowArea: $2,995

1 BR

This building: $2,995 – $3,150

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio11 listings

$2,995

$2,995

1 Bed17 listings

$3,072

$2,995 – $3,150

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper West Side

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

Asking rent

$5,411

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

3.5%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

21%

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

127 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

1907

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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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

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

6 total

Noise - Residential
4
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2

DOBTop Filings

1 total

DOB Violations
1

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

5.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

100%

4★

3★

2★

1★

Pros: The building is old but well maintained. I love the retro hardware in the apartment and the wallpaper in the halls. They are good sized apartments and are more reasonably priced than most on the UWS that aren’t ren…

positiveFeb 2024

Anonymous

Pros: Cleaner comes regularly, they stay on top of pest control. Garbage management is consistent. Tenants are all very nice and quiet (only 1 apartment smells like cigarettes). Bathroom and kitchen are older, but clean…

positiveJan 2024

Anonymous

View all 2 reviews

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
View

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

MICHAEL & TERESA REALTY

Portfolio of 3 buildingsVP: MICHAEL BRUSCOMail: 142 WEST 92ND STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10025

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.5

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1894Building constructed15 units · 5 floors
nowMICHAEL & TERESA REALTYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10024 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10024

Violent87

Property1,056

Quality-of-life698

Total incidents1,841

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About this area.

Upper West Side · 10024

256 WEST 85 STREET · Manhattan · 40.788° N, -73.978° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby6 min

6 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

W 79 ST/BROADWAYM79-SBS
0.3 mi6 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 79 STM7M79-SBSM11
0.3 mi6 min
BROADWAY/W 79 STM104
0.3 mi6 min
W 79 ST/AMSTERDAM AVM79-SBS
0.3 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. M811 - Mickey Mantle SchoolK-8
0.1 mi2 min
P.s. M811 - Mickey Mantle SchoolK-8
0.1 mi2 min
The Global Learning CollaborativeHigh School
0.2 mi5 min
Innovation Diploma PlusHigh School
0.2 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
0.2 mi5 min
Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
0.2 mi5 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Calhoun School (the)Elementary
0.1 mi2 min
Calhoun SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Ideal School Of Manhattan - UpperMiddle School
0.2 mi4 min

The neighborhood

Upper West Side

The stretch of the Upper West Side flanking the American Museum of Natural History is quintessential family Manhattan — stroller-packed sidewalks, the best bagels in the city (Absolute Bagels, H&H), and Riverside Park steps away.

3,566buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,172median 1BR

62,774population$167kmedian income62%renters

Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel

Explore Upper West Side

Neighborhood overview

Upper West Side→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 10024

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Upper West Side

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper West Side· 0.7 mi Upper West Side· 0.71 mi Upper West Side· 0.98 mi Harlem· 0.99 mi East Harlem· 1.17 mi

Browse all NYC neighborhoods

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Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1894

Floors5

Total units15

ClassC1

BBL1012320160

189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1894

Building constructed

15 units · 5 floors · class C1

now

Current owner: MICHAEL & TERESA REALTY

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

6 events

311MEDIUMSep 24, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMSep 18, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMSep 17, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMOct 18, 2020
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMAug 23, 2020
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
311MEDIUMMay 20, 2020
Request Large Bulky Item Collection

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is approximately $2,295 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 ranges from $2,995 to $3,150 per month, with a median of $3,072.
How does rent at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10024 zip code: studio rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median.
Is 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 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 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
The registered owner of 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is MICHAEL & TERESA REALTY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 a good landlord?
256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, owned by MICHAEL & TERESA REALTY, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
Yes, 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 6 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 1 Department of Buildings violation on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 have?
256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 offers 5 amenities including Fios Available, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, View, Pet Friendly. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 allow pets?
256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 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 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
There are 9 schools near 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. M811 - Mickey Mantle School (2 min walk), P.s. M811 - Mickey Mantle School (2 min walk), The Global Learning Collaborative (5 min walk), Innovation Diploma Plus (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Upper West (5 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: W 79 ST/BROADWAY (M79-SBS), 0.30 mi away.
Is 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10024 zip code where 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is located had 1,841 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 87 violent crimes, 1,056 property crimes, and 698 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10024 for full details.
When was 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 built and how many units does it have?
256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 was built in 1894, has 5 floors, contains 15 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024?
256 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

09 / 10

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