What is the rent for a studio at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $1,900 to $2,250 per month, with a median of $2,075.

Is 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 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 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

The registered owner of 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is 343 EAST 81ST ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?

343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by 343 EAST 81ST ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 9 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Yes, 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 9 housing violations and 20 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 have?

343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 offers 3 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, View. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

There are 10 schools near 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Vanguard High School (14 min walk), Talent Unlimited High School (14 min walk), Ella Baker School (14 min walk), Urban Academy Laboratory High School (14 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3 (19 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV/E 75 ST (M15), 0.30 mi away.

Is 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10028 zip code where 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is located had 434 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 20 violent crimes, 296 property crimes, and 118 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10028 for full details.

When was 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?

343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1920, has 5 floors, contains 10 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

343 EAST 81 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper East Side, NYC

Upper East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10028

Built 19205 floors10 unitsBBL 1015440018

Current rent range

$1,900 – $2,250 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviews3EOwned by343 EAST 81ST ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.3 bldgs

343 EAST 81 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10028

343 EAST 81 STREET is a prewar 1920 building, 5 floors, 10 units in Upper East Side, NYC. Owned by 343 EAST 81ST ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.. Public records show 11 open violations, 20 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations9last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints20last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$2,075/mo

13 listings

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

May

Most expensive

April

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Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to May.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $1,900 – $2,250

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $5,440

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $7,996

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $9,138

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio13 listings

$2,075

$1,900 – $2,250

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

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper East Side

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

Asking rent

$4,643

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

17%

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

152 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

2379

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

Improving

HPDTop Violations

9 total

Smoke/CO Detector
4
Flooring
1
Water Leak
1
Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

20 total

Rodent
14
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
4
Noise - Residential
1
HEAT/HOT WATER
1

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 15, 2023
§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 DISMISSEDFeb 15, 2022
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class AVIOLATION CLOSEDDec 4, 2020
§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 4, 2020
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 4, 2020
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Owner is responsive, location is amazing, building is quiet and better than some of the other pre war building in the neighbourhood Cons: Apartments are old and lot of furnishing is old, common spaces could be kep…

positiveMar 2025

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
View

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Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

343 EAST 81ST ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.

Portfolio of 3 buildingsOWNER REPRESENT: JOHN TSAIMail: 37 GREENWAY TERRACE, Forest Hills, NY, 11375

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.0

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed10 units · 5 floors
now343 EAST 81ST ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10028 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10028

Violent20

Property296

Quality-of-life118

Total incidents434

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About this area.

Upper East Side · 10028

343 EAST 81 STREET · Manhattan · 40.774° N, -73.953° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby6 min

7 schools nearby14 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

1 AV/E 75 STM15
0.3 mi6 min
YORK AV/E 77 STM31
0.3 mi6 min
YORK AV/E 76 STM31
0.3 mi6 min
2 AV/E 75 STM15
0.3 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Vanguard High SchoolHigh School
0.7 mi14 min
Talent Unlimited High SchoolHigh School
0.7 mi14 min
Ella Baker SchoolK-8
0.7 mi14 min
Urban Academy Laboratory High SchoolHigh School
0.7 mi14 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3K-12
0.9 mi19 min
Innovation Charter High SchoolHigh School
0.9 mi19 min
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3K-12
0.9 mi19 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Stephen Of Hungary SchoolElementary
0.1 mi3 min
Caedmon SchoolElementary
0.1 mi3 min
Birch Wathen Lenox SchoolElementary
0.3 mi5 min

The neighborhood

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side in the 80s and 90s is old-money Manhattan at its most refined — Yorkville's German heritage peeks through, Museum Mile continues along Fifth, and quiet residential blocks make it one of the city's best family neighborhoods.

4,720buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$5,440median 1BR

45,717population$160kmedian income64%renters

ResidentialFamily-FriendlyUpscaleQuietMuseum Mile

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Neighborhood overview

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

Rent trends in Upper East Side

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper East Side· 0.22 mi Upper East Side· 0.39 mi Upper East Side· 0.4 mi Roosevelt Island· 0.53 mi East Harlem· 0.68 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

At a glance

Year built1920

Floors5

Total units10

ClassC4

BBL1015440018

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

10 units · 5 floors · class C4

now

Current owner: 343 EAST 81ST ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMSep 16, 2025
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMSep 3, 2025
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMApr 1, 2025
Rodent — Signs of Rodents
311MEDIUMMar 30, 2025
Rodent — Signs of Rodents
311MEDIUMMar 28, 2025
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMMar 27, 2025
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMFeb 4, 2025
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMFeb 4, 2025
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMJan 19, 2025
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMDec 6, 2024
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $1,900 to $2,250 per month, with a median of $2,075.
Is 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 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 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
The registered owner of 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is 343 EAST 81ST ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?
343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by 343 EAST 81ST ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 9 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Yes, 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 9 housing violations and 20 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 have?
343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 offers 3 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, View. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
There are 10 schools near 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Vanguard High School (14 min walk), Talent Unlimited High School (14 min walk), Ella Baker School (14 min walk), Urban Academy Laboratory High School (14 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3 (19 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV/E 75 ST (M15), 0.30 mi away.
Is 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10028 zip code where 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is located had 434 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 20 violent crimes, 296 property crimes, and 118 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10028 for full details.
When was 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?
343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1920, has 5 floors, contains 10 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
343 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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