What is the rent for a studio at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: studio rents are about 46% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 65% below the neighborhood median.

Is 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 259 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 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 259 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 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

The registered owner of 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is FIRST AVENUE & FIFTEENTH STREET CORP.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?

259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by FIRST AVENUE & FIFTEENTH STREET CORP., has an overall grade of C (2.5/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

259 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 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Yes, 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 26 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 259 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.

Is 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10003 zip code where 259 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.

259 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10003

BBL 1002590025

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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259 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10003

259 1 AVENUE is a rental building in East Village, NYC. Owned by FIRST AVENUE & FIFTEENTH STREET CORP.. Public records show 1 open violation, 26 311 complaints on file.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints26last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,350/mo

1 BR

$3,500/mo

2 BR

$3,870/mo

3 BR

$4,820/mo

4 BR

$5,200/mo

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: $2,848 – $3,852

46% belowArea: $6,190

1 BR

This building: $2,975 – $4,025

65% belowArea: $9,950

2 BR

This building: $3,290 – $4,451

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $4,097 – $5,543

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $4,420 – $5,980

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$6,190

$6,190

1 Bed

$9,950

$9,950

2 Bed

$3,870

$3,290 – $4,451

3 Bed

$4,820

$4,097 – $5,543

4 Bed

$5,200

$4,420 – $5,980

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

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Rent trends.

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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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

26 total

Graffiti
14
Dirty Condition
4
Illegal Dumping
3
Missed Collection
2
General Construction/Plumbing
1

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.

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

FIRST AVENUE & FIFTEENTH STREET CORP.

Portfolio of 3 buildings

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

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buildings

3.6

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 3 total

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A259 1 AVENUEManhattan9.2 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowFIRST AVENUE & FIFTEENTH STREET CORP.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

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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

259 1 AVENUE · Manhattan · coordinates missing

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

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.

7,285buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$9,950median 1BR

53,877population$153kmedian income64%renters

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Median rent & comparables→

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

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

BBL1002590025

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: FIRST AVENUE & FIFTEENTH STREET CORP.

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 3, 2026
Graffiti
311MEDIUMMar 13, 2026
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMFeb 25, 2026
Graffiti
311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
311MEDIUMDec 1, 2025
Graffiti
311MEDIUMAug 26, 2025
Graffiti
311MEDIUMJun 24, 2025
Graffiti
311MEDIUMJun 8, 2025
Graffiti
311MEDIUMMay 15, 2025
Graffiti
311MEDIUMApr 15, 2025
Graffiti

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: studio rents are about 46% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 65% below the neighborhood median.
Is 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 259 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 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 259 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 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
The registered owner of 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is FIRST AVENUE & FIFTEENTH STREET CORP.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?
259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by FIRST AVENUE & FIFTEENTH STREET CORP., has an overall grade of C (2.5/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
259 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 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Yes, 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 26 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 259 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.
Is 259 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10003 zip code where 259 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.

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