What is the rent for a studio at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 is approximately $2,700 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 is approximately $3,495 per month.

How does rent at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10017 zip code: studio rents are about 26% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 28% below the neighborhood median.

Is 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?

Rent at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 has decreased by 19% since 2016-02, going from $2,100 to $1,700 as of 2025-03.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?

Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.

What is the building rating for 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?

320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.8 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

What schools are near 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?

There are 9 schools near 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The River School (7 min walk), The River School (7 min walk), P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray (10 min walk), P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray (10 min walk), Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx) (11 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?

320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV/E 39 ST (M15), 0.16 mi away.

Is 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10017 zip code where 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 is located had 1,587 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 84 violent crimes, 957 property crimes, and 546 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10017 for full details.

What do tenants say about living at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?

320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

320 E 42ND ST — Rent Intelligence for Midtown East, NYC

Midtown East · New York, NY 10017

Current rent range

$2,700 – $3,495 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★1.01 reviews

Verified reviewsOSOwned byOld South Llc25 bldgs

320 E 42ND ST

New York, NY 10017

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews11.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$2,700/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$3,495/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

September

Most expensive

November

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Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to September.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,700 – $2,700

26% belowArea: $3,625

1 BR

This building: $3,495 – $3,495

28% belowArea: $4,850

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $6,238

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

Studio$2,0501 listing

1 Bed$1,7001 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1 listing

$2,700

$3,588 – $3,663

1 Bed1 listing

$4,850

$4,850

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

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Midtown East

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

Asking rent

$5,023

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.1%

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

191 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

116

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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

0 total

No complaints
0

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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What tenants actually say.

1.0 /5

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Endless repairs. Endless fees. Incompetent board. Charging me exorbitant fee for me to hire a repairman to make repairs in my unit. Voted worst co-op in NYC. If you want to hold on to your sanity, do not live here.

negativeFeb 2024

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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The landlord.

Old South Llc

Portfolio of 25 buildings

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.8

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 25 total

See all 25 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowOld South LlcOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 25 buildings.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10017 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10017

Violent84

Property957

Quality-of-life546

Total incidents1,587

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About this area.

Midtown East · 10017

320 E 42ND ST · Manhattan · 40.749° N, -73.971° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby3 min

6 schools nearby7 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

1 AV/E 39 STM15
0.2 mi3 min
1 AV/E 36 STM15
0.3 mi6 min
2 AV/E 36 STM15
0.3 mi6 min
1 AV/E 34 STM15M15-SBS
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The River SchoolElementary
0.4 mi7 min
The River SchoolElementary
0.4 mi7 min
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley MurrayElementary
0.5 mi10 min
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley MurrayElementary
0.5 mi10 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx)Charter
0.5 mi11 min
Success Academy Charter High School Of The Liberal ArtsCharter
0.5 mi11 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Lyceum KennedyElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Aaron School (k-7)Elementary
0.2 mi4 min
Lebanese American University-NycCollege
0.3 mi5 min

The neighborhood

Midtown East

Midtown East around Grand Central Terminal is a commuter's paradise — the Chrysler Building gleams overhead, steakhouses and sushi spots serve the office crowd, and the 4/5/6/7/S trains converge underfoot. Residential options are limited but convenient.

3,162buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$4,850median 1BR

14,486population$140kmedian income69%renters

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

Rent trends in Midtown East

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Murray Hill· 0.37 mi East Village· 0.72 mi Midtown East· 0.82 mi Gramercy Park· 0.9 mi Midtown· 1.12 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

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: Old South Llc

Portfolio includes 25 buildings.

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 is approximately $2,700 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 is approximately $3,495 per month.
How does rent at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10017 zip code: studio rents are about 26% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 28% below the neighborhood median.
Is 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?
Rent at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 has decreased by 19% since 2016-02, going from $2,100 to $1,700 as of 2025-03.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?
Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.
What is the building rating for 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?
320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.8 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
What schools are near 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?
There are 9 schools near 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include The River School (7 min walk), The River School (7 min walk), P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray (10 min walk), P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray (10 min walk), Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx) (11 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?
320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV/E 39 ST (M15), 0.16 mi away.
Is 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10017 zip code where 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 is located had 1,587 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 84 violent crimes, 957 property crimes, and 546 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10017 for full details.
What do tenants say about living at 320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017?
320 E 42ND ST, New York, NY 10017 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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