What is the rent for a studio at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10028 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 36% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 52% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 47% below the neighborhood median.

Is 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 48 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 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 48 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 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

The registered owner of 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is DEMAIN C'EST LOIN, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?

48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by DEMAIN C'EST LOIN, LLC, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Yes, 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 5 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 13 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

There are 7 schools near 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include J.h.s. 167 Robert F. Wagner (8 min walk), J.h.s. 167 Robert F. Wagner (8 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (9 min walk), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (13 min walk), Rudolf Steiner School (2 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 72 ST/LEXINGTON AV (M72), 0.48 mi away.

Is 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10028 zip code where 48 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 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?

48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1924, has 5 floors, contains 1 total unit.

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

Upper East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10028

Built 19245 floors1 unitsBBL 1014920043

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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48 EAST 81 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10028

48 EAST 81 STREET is a prewar 1924 building, 5 floors, 1 unit in Upper East Side, NYC. Owned by DEMAIN C'EST LOIN, LLC. Public records show 13 open violations, 5 311 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 age102 ybuilt 1924

311 complaints5last 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

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: $2,848 – $3,852

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $2,975 – $4,025

36% belowArea: $5,440

2 BR

This building: $3,290 – $4,451

52% belowArea: $7,996

3 BR

This building: $4,097 – $5,543

47% belowArea: $9,138

4 BR

This building: $4,420 – $5,980

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$3,350

$2,848 – $3,852

1 Bed

$5,440

$5,440

2 Bed

$7,996

$7,996

3 Bed

$9,138

$9,138

4 Bed

$5,200

$4,420 – $5,980

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

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

125 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

2178

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

5 total

PAINT/PLASTER
2
General Construction/Plumbing
1
Dirty Condition
1
WATER LEAK
1

DOBTop Filings

13 total

DOB Violations
13

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 HPD records

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The landlord.

DEMAIN C'EST LOIN, LLC

Portfolio of 3 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

4.4

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

B+348 E 81ST STManhattan7.6 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1924Building constructed1 units · 5 floors
nowDEMAIN C'EST LOIN, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

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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

48 EAST 81 STREET · Manhattan · 40.777° N, -73.961° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby10 min

4 schools nearby8 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

E 72 ST/LEXINGTON AVM72
0.5 mi10 min
LEXINGTON AV/E 72 STM102M101M103M98
0.5 mi10 min
E 72 ST/LEXINGTON AVM72
0.5 mi10 min
3 AV/E 72 STM103M102M101M98
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

J.h.s. 167 Robert F. WagnerMiddle School
0.4 mi8 min
J.h.s. 167 Robert F. WagnerMiddle School
0.4 mi8 min
P.s. 290 Manhattan New SchoolElementary
0.4 mi9 min
Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolHigh School
0.6 mi13 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Rudolf Steiner SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Loyola SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi3 min
St Ignatius Loyola SchoolElementary
0.1 mi3 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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Crime in 10028

See full breakdown→

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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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1924

Floors5

Total units1

ClassA4

BBL1014920043

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1924

Building constructed

1 units · 5 floors · class A4

now

Current owner: DEMAIN C'EST LOIN, LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

5 events

311MEDIUMJan 3, 2025
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
311MEDIUMJan 3, 2025
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
311MEDIUMDec 31, 2024
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
311MEDIUMJun 20, 2024
Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
311MEDIUMFeb 13, 2023
General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10028 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 36% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 52% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 47% below the neighborhood median.
Is 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 48 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 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 48 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 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
The registered owner of 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is DEMAIN C'EST LOIN, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?
48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by DEMAIN C'EST LOIN, LLC, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Yes, 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 5 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 13 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
There are 7 schools near 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include J.h.s. 167 Robert F. Wagner (8 min walk), J.h.s. 167 Robert F. Wagner (8 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (9 min walk), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (13 min walk), Rudolf Steiner School (2 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 72 ST/LEXINGTON AV (M72), 0.48 mi away.
Is 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10028 zip code where 48 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 48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?
48 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1924, has 5 floors, contains 1 total unit.

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