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2898 8 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10039
A+
LucidIQ Score
2898 8
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Harlem · 10039
Neighborhood overview
Harlem→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10039
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Harlem
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Harlem· 0.27 miHarlem· 0.9 miHamilton Heights· 0.93 miHarlem· 1.09 miEast Harlem· 1.67 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated last month. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

2898 8 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10039
BBL 2028980008
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsHPOwned byHURSTON PLACE HOUSIN2 bldgs
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Manhattan · 0 reviews
Top performer in HURSTON PLACE HOUSIN's 2 buildings portfolio and 1BR rents -29% vs neighborhood median.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
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 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 BR
$2,210/mo
2 BR
$2,480/mo
3 BR
$3,100/mo
4 BR
$3,330/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
August
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio
$2,150
$1,828 – $2,473
1 Bed
$2,210
$2,650 – $3,261
2 Bed
$2,500
$2,500
3 Bed
$3,100
$2,931 – $3,194
4 Bed
$3,330
$2,831 – $3,829
$1.5k$2.9k$4.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Harlem
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,589
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
12%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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
1110020242025
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Rodent
    2

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

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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05 / 10

The landlord.

HURSTON PLACE HOUSIN

Portfolio of 2 buildings

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

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Portfolio Grade
A-8.0
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
4.0
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

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  • B-2890 FREDRICK DOUGLASS BLManhattan6.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowHURSTON PLACE HOUSINOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

2898 8 AVENUE · Manhattan · coordinates missing
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Transit
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The neighborhood

Harlem

Upper Harlem around the Bradhurst area is quiet, residential, and rooted in Black American history. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is nearby, Colonial Park (now Jackie Robinson Park) offers green space, and the blocks feel unhurried compared to lower Manhattan.

485buildings tracked4.0avg LucidIQ$3,125median 1BR
29,887population$52kmedian income85%renters
ResidentialHistoricQuietAffordableCommunity Feel
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: HURSTON PLACE HOUSIN
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

4 events
  • 311MEDIUMJan 23, 2025

    Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents

  • 311MEDIUMMay 26, 2024

    Rodent — Rat Sighting

  • DOBMEDIUMMay 14, 2019

    V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE — COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED 15 DAY LETTER OF INTENT TO REVOKE PERMIT #240189149 JOB REQUIRES SUPERSEDING APPL

  • DOBMEDIUMMar 6, 2019

    V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED — FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    29% belowArea: $3,125
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    1% belowArea: $2,500
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    1% aboveArea: $3,063
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10039

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Upper Harlem around the Bradhurst area is quiet, residential, and rooted in Black American history. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is nearby, Colonial Park (now Jackie Robinson Park) offers green space, and the blocks feel unhurried compared to lower Manhattan.

ResidentialHistoricQuietAffordableCommunity Feel

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

0
Limited transitTransit score · 0 nearby stops

Nearby Transit

No transit stops within 0.8 mi on file.

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

BBL2028980008

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