What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 is approximately $3,999 per month.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 is approximately $5,000 per month.

How does rent at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10019 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 30% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median.

Is 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 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 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

The registered owner of 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 is 342 W 56TH STREET OWNERS CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 a good landlord?

342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019, owned by 342 W 56TH STREET OWNERS CORP, has an overall grade of B (3.8/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 3 recorded violations. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 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.

Are there violations or complaints at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

Yes, 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has 3 housing violations and 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has 6 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

There are 10 schools near 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged-P2g-Manhattan Lrn Ctr-Ahsep (4 min walk), P.s. 035 (4 min walk), P.s. 035 (4 min walk), High School For Environmental Studies (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School Midtown West (7 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 6 AV/W 47 ST (M7, M5), 0.60 mi away.

Is 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10019 zip code where 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 is located had 2,893 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 132 violent crimes, 1,454 property crimes, and 1,307 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10019 for full details.

When was 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 built and how many units does it have?

342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 was built in 1930, has 7 floors, contains 42 total units.

How energy efficient is 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has an ENERGY STAR score of 86 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 74.1 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This is considered an above-average efficiency rating.

What do tenants say about living at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?

342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

342 WEST 56 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Midtown West, NYC

Midtown West · Manhattan, NY, 10019

Built 19307 floors42 unitsBBL 1010460054

Current rent range

$3,999 – $5,000 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★3.84 reviews

Verified reviews3WOwned by342 W 56TH STREET OWNERS CORP3 bldgs

342 WEST 56 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10019

342 WEST 56 STREET is a mid-century 1930 building, 7 floors, 42 units in Midtown West, NYC. Owned by 342 W 56TH STREET OWNERS CORP. Public records show 9 open violations, 11 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 4 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations3last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews43.8 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age96 ybuilt 1930

311 complaints11last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR

$3,999/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$5,000/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

July

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

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,300

1 BR

This building: $3,999 – $3,999

30% belowArea: $5,750

2 BR

This building: $5,000 – $5,000

23% belowArea: $6,501

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $6,923

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

1 Bed$2,9732 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed1 listing

$5,750

$5,750

2 Bed1 listing

$6,501

$6,501

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

226 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

1512

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

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

Improving

HPDTop Violations

3 total

Paint/Plaster
2

311Top Complaints

11 total

Noise - Residential
7
Illegal Parking
1
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
1
Lead
1
Elevator
1

DOBTop Filings

6 total

DOB Violations
6

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 2, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 19, 2020
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 19, 2020
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.8 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4 reviews

5★

4★

75%

3★

25%

2★

1★

Pros: This apartment was overall a quiet, clean, safe place to live. The elevator and laundry were a plus. The location is perfect (very close to subways, Central Park, multiple gyms and grocery stores) Cons: The super…

positiveJul 2022

Anonymous

Pros: The super is the nicest man ever. Extremely helpful. Each apartment is individually owned but my landlord was a dream. Some neighbors are amazing. Elevator is extremely small but hey, there's one and it works.…

positiveJun 2021

Anonymous

Pros: Quiet building, the superintendent is great and extremely helpful, nice location Cons: The rent is a bit overpriced, heat and electric are separate and expensive since the building is not utility efficient, my lan…

mixedMar 2021

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

342 W 56TH STREET OWNERS CORP

Portfolio of 3 buildingsTREASURER: YU LIMail: 270 MALCOLM X BLVD, New York, NY, 10027

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.8

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1930Building constructed42 units · 7 floors
now342 W 56TH STREET OWNERS CORPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10019 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10019

Violent132

Property1,454

Quality-of-life1,307

Total incidents2,893

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About this area.

Midtown West · 10019

342 WEST 56 STREET · Manhattan · 40.767° N, -73.985° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby12 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

6 AV/W 47 STM7M5
0.6 mi12 min
W 44 ST/8 AVT260
0.6 mi12 min
7 AV/W 44 STM20M104M7
0.6 mi13 min
6 AV/W 46 STBxM2
0.6 mi13 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ged-P2g-Manhattan Lrn Ctr-AhsepGED/Alt
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 035K-12
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 035K-12
0.2 mi4 min
High School For Environmental StudiesHigh School
0.2 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School Midtown WestCharter
0.4 mi7 min
Success Academy Charter School - Hell's KitchenElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Success Academy Charter School - Hell's KitchenElementary
0.4 mi7 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Speyer Legacy SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Nysarc Nyc - Esther Ashkenas
0.2 mi5 min
Professional Childrens SchoolMiddle School
0.3 mi5 min

The neighborhood

Midtown West

Midtown West stretches from the Theater District to Columbus Circle, blending Broadway marquees with luxury high-rises. Central Park's southwest corner is steps away, and the dining scene along Ninth Avenue rivals any in the city.

3,275buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,750median 1BR

42,766population$113kmedian income77%renters

Theater DistrictCentralUpscaleEntertainmentAccessible

Explore Midtown West

Neighborhood overview

Midtown West→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 10019

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Midtown West

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Midtown West· 0.58 mi Upper East Side· 1.06 mi Harlem· 1.14 mi Midtown East· 1.16 mi Upper West Side· 1.21 mi

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Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1930

Floors7

Total units42

ClassD4

BBL1010460054

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1930

Building constructed

42 units · 7 floors · class D4

now

Current owner: 342 W 56TH STREET OWNERS CORP

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

14 events

311MEDIUMNov 14, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 1, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMFeb 15, 2025
Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured
HPDHIGHNov 2, 2022
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
311MEDIUMAug 7, 2022
Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
311MEDIUMJul 22, 2021
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
311MEDIUMMar 30, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMar 12, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMar 7, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
311MEDIUMJan 16, 2021
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 is approximately $3,999 per month.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 is approximately $5,000 per month.
How does rent at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10019 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 30% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median.
Is 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 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 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
The registered owner of 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 is 342 W 56TH STREET OWNERS CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 a good landlord?
342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019, owned by 342 W 56TH STREET OWNERS CORP, has an overall grade of B (3.8/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 3 recorded violations. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 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.
Are there violations or complaints at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
Yes, 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has 3 housing violations and 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has 6 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
There are 10 schools near 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged-P2g-Manhattan Lrn Ctr-Ahsep (4 min walk), P.s. 035 (4 min walk), P.s. 035 (4 min walk), High School For Environmental Studies (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School Midtown West (7 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 6 AV/W 47 ST (M7, M5), 0.60 mi away.
Is 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10019 zip code where 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 is located had 2,893 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 132 violent crimes, 1,454 property crimes, and 1,307 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10019 for full details.
When was 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 built and how many units does it have?
342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 was built in 1930, has 7 floors, contains 42 total units.
How energy efficient is 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has an ENERGY STAR score of 86 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 74.1 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This is considered an above-average efficiency rating.
What do tenants say about living at 342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019?
342 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10019 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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