Is 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY rent stabilized?

Yes, 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY is rent stabilized with 14 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?

Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.

Is the landlord of 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY a good landlord?

481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, owned by THE HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION FOR THE UNIF ICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY, has an overall grade of A (4.2/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 59 recorded violations. Tenants have left 5 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?

481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.2 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?

Yes, 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY has 59 housing violations and 121 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Are there eviction filings at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?

Yes, there are 1 eviction record on file for 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY. Eviction records are public information sourced from city marshal data.

What schools are near 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?

There are 10 schools near 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged P2g-Alt Ed Complex Hub - Ahsep (1 min walk), Ged-P2g-Altert Ed Complex-Ahsep (1 min walk), Satellite Academy High School (8 min walk), Ged-P2g-Covenant House/day-Ahsep (8 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Hudson Yards (9 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?

481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 7 AV/W 28 ST (M7, M20), 0.39 mi away.

Is 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10018 zip code where 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY is located had 4,841 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 254 violent crimes, 2,346 property crimes, and 2,241 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10018 for full details.

When was 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY built and how many units does it have?

481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY was built in 1929, has 42 floors, contains 3 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?

481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

481 8 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Midtown, NYC

Midtown · Manhattan, NY

Built 192942 floors3 unitsBBL 1007580037

Current rent range

— – — / mo

No recent listing data · rent stabilized

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★★★★★4.25 reviews

Verified reviewsTHOwned byTHE HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION FOR THE UNIF ICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY3 bldgs

481 8 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY

481 8 AVENUE is a mid-century 1929 building, 42 floors, 3 units in Midtown, NYC. Owned by THE HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION FOR THE UNIF ICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY. Public records show 272 open violations, 121 311 complaints, 6 active litigation matters on file. Tenant-impact history includes 1 eviction. Rent stabilization on file covers 14 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 5 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations59last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed1last 7 years

Tenant reviews54.2 ★ avg

Rent-stab units3DHCR records

Building age97 ybuilt 1929

311 complaints121last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

No active listings for this building

Area median: $7,030/mo

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

January

Most expensive

October

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Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to January.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,740

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,302

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $12,048

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

No neighborhood rent data available.

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

314 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

182

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

1687

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

59 total

Paint/Plaster
17
Pest Infestation
8
Roof/Ceiling
7
Door/Lock
6
Mold/Mildew
5

311Top Complaints

121 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
20
Illegal Parking
19
Noise - Residential
18
PAINT/PLASTER
12
Noise
9

DOBTop Filings

213 total

DOB Violations
213

EvictionsEvictions

1 filed

Evictions filed
1

Violations by Unit

(5 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 1487, 13th STORY, 9th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE 2nd ENTRANCE FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 1487, 13th STORY, 9th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 1486, 13th STORY, 9th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT PRIVATE HALL LOCATED AT B-ROOM 1486, 13th STORY, 9th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 1487, 13th STORY, 9th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH

See all 59 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.2 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

5 reviews

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40%

4★

40%

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20%

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1★

Pros: Affordable compared to city rents, very communal and supportive staff, and rooms are nice and clean Cons: Bathroom cleanliness can definitely range, but nothing a little scrubbing and shower shoes can’t solve!

positiveDec 2025

Anonymous

Pros: Easily accessible to most major train lines Cons: Many windows facing inwards

positiveJun 2025

Anonymous

Pros: Doorman, laundry in building, convenient location for midtown work, close to subway station Cons: Community kitchen, very busy street

positiveOct 2023

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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The landlord.

THE HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION FOR THE UNIF ICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY

Portfolio of 3 buildingsPROPERTY MANAGE: CIRIEL MONSELSMail: 481 8TH AVE., New York, NY, 10001

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

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buildings

4.2

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1929Building constructed3 units · 42 floors
nowTHE HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION FOR THE UNIF ICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10018 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10018

Violent254

Property2,346

Quality-of-life2,241

Total incidents4,841

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About this area.

Midtown · 10018

481 8 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.753° N, -73.994° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

7 AV/W 28 STM7M20
0.4 mi8 min
8 AV/W 25 STM20
0.4 mi9 min
6 AV/W 29 STM7M55
0.5 mi9 min
7 AV/W 25 STM7M20
0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ged P2g-Alt Ed Complex Hub - AhsepGED/Alt
0.1 mi1 min
Ged-P2g-Altert Ed Complex-AhsepGED/Alt
0.1 mi1 min
Satellite Academy High SchoolHigh School
0.4 mi8 min
Ged-P2g-Covenant House/day-AhsepGED/Alt
0.4 mi8 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Hudson YardsElementary
0.4 mi9 min
Success Academy Charter School Midtown WestCharter
0.8 mi16 min
Success Academy Charter School - Hell's KitchenElementary
0.8 mi16 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Atlas SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min
Winchendon School-NycHigh School
0.4 mi8 min
De La Salle AcademyMiddle School
0.4 mi8 min

The neighborhood

Midtown

The Garment District and Penn Station area is Midtown at its most functional — not charming, but incredibly connected. Madison Square Garden, Macy's Herald Square, and every commuter rail line in the region converge here.

1,208buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$4,302median 1BR

8,659population$149kmedian income88%renters

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

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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 built1929

Floors42

Total units3

Rent-stab units3

ClassH2

BBL1007580037

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1929

Building constructed

3 units · 42 floors · class H2

2024

Rent stabilization on file

14 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: THE HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION FOR THE UNIF ICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDMEDIUMApr 29, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE PIPE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-R
HPDMEDIUMApr 29, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT PRIVATE HAL
HPDLOWApr 29, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 2nd ROO
HPDMEDIUMApr 29, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM
HPDMEDIUMApr 29, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL IN THE BATH
HPDMEDIUMApr 29, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 1486, 13th
HPDHIGHApr 29, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
311MEDIUMApr 23, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
HPDMEDIUMApr 23, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASH BASIN AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT
HPDLOWApr 23, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FRO

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

Is 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY rent stabilized?
Yes, 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY is rent stabilized with 14 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?
Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?
The registered owner of 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY is THE HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION FOR THE UNIF ICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY a good landlord?
481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, owned by THE HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION FOR THE UNIF ICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY, has an overall grade of A (4.2/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 59 recorded violations. Tenants have left 5 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?
481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.2 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?
Yes, 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY has 59 housing violations and 121 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Are there eviction filings at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?
Yes, there are 1 eviction record on file for 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY. Eviction records are public information sourced from city marshal data.
What schools are near 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?
There are 10 schools near 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged P2g-Alt Ed Complex Hub - Ahsep (1 min walk), Ged-P2g-Altert Ed Complex-Ahsep (1 min walk), Satellite Academy High School (8 min walk), Ged-P2g-Covenant House/day-Ahsep (8 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Hudson Yards (9 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?
481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 7 AV/W 28 ST (M7, M20), 0.39 mi away.
Is 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10018 zip code where 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY is located had 4,841 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 254 violent crimes, 2,346 property crimes, and 2,241 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10018 for full details.
When was 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY built and how many units does it have?
481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY was built in 1929, has 42 floors, contains 3 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY?
481 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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