What is the rent for a studio at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: studio rents are about 46% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 65% below the neighborhood median.

Is 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

The registered owner of 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?

49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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.

Has 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 60 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

There are 10 schools near 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Urban Assembly New York Harbor School (2 min walk), Millennium High School (6 min walk), Richard R. Green High School Of Teaching (7 min walk), Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women, The (7 min walk), New York City Charter School Of The Arts (7 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: SOUTH ST/WHITEHALL ST (M15), 0.09 mi away.

Is 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10003 zip code where 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is located had 2,349 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 125 violent crimes, 1,384 property crimes, and 840 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10003 for full details.

When was 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 built and how many units does it have?

49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 was built in 1908, has 5 floors, contains 1 total unit.

49 1/2 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10003

Built 19085 floors1 unitsBBL 1000020001

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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49 1/2 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10003

49 1/2 1 AVENUE is a prewar 1908 building, 5 floors, 1 unit in East Village, NYC. Owned by NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES. Public records show 60 open violations on file.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age118 ybuilt 1908

311 complaints0last 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

August

Most expensive

July

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Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to August.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,848 – $3,852

46% belowArea: $6,190

1 BR

This building: $2,975 – $4,025

65% belowArea: $9,950

2 BR

This building: $3,290 – $4,451

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $4,097 – $5,543

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $4,420 – $5,980

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$6,190

$6,190

1 Bed

$9,950

$9,950

2 Bed

$3,870

$3,290 – $4,451

3 Bed

$4,820

$4,097 – $5,543

4 Bed

$5,200

$4,420 – $5,980

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

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Rent trends.

East Village

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

Asking rent

$5,163

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

4.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

33%

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

100 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

311

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

60 total

DOB Violations
60

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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Violations, 311, & more.

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The landlord.

NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES

Portfolio of 150 buildings

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

View full landlord profile

150

buildings

4.6

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 150 total

See all 150 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1908Building constructed1 units · 5 floors
nowNYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICESOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 150 buildings.

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Crime & safety.

10003 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10003

Violent125

Property1,384

Quality-of-life840

Total incidents2,349

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About this area.

East Village · 10003

49 1/2 1 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.700° N, -74.013° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby2 min

7 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

SOUTH ST/WHITEHALL STM15
0.1 mi2 min
SOUTH ST/WHITEHALL STM15
0.1 mi2 min
SOUTH FERRY/TERMINALM15-SBS
0.1 mi2 min
SOUTH FERRY TERM/SOUTH FERRY TERMM15-SBS
0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Urban Assembly New York Harbor SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
Millennium High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi6 min
Richard R. Green High School Of TeachingHigh School
0.4 mi7 min
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women, TheHigh School
0.4 mi7 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

New York City Charter School Of The ArtsMiddle School
0.4 mi7 min
New York City Charter School Of The ArtsCharter
0.4 mi8 min
John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter SchoolHigh School
0.4 mi8 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Lang SchoolElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Leman Manhattan Prep SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Pine Street SchoolElementary
0.5 mi10 min

The neighborhood

East Village

The East Village is NYC's original counterculture hub — now gentrified but still gritty. Dive bars, ramen shops, and experimental theater sit next to wine bars and boutique fitness studios.

7,285buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$9,950median 1BR

53,877population$153kmedian income64%renters

NightlifeGritty-ChicYoung CrowdFoodieHistoric

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Neighborhood overview

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See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in East Village

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Tribeca· 0.45 mi Lower East Side· 0.48 mi Financial District· 0.7 mi Tribeca· 0.95 mi Financial District· 0.99 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 built1908

Floors5

Total units1

ClassY7

BBL1000020001

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1908

Building constructed

1 units · 5 floors · class Y7

now

Current owner: NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES

Portfolio includes 150 buildings.

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: studio rents are about 46% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 65% below the neighborhood median.
Is 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
The registered owner of 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?
49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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.
Has 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 60 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
There are 10 schools near 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Urban Assembly New York Harbor School (2 min walk), Millennium High School (6 min walk), Richard R. Green High School Of Teaching (7 min walk), Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women, The (7 min walk), New York City Charter School Of The Arts (7 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: SOUTH ST/WHITEHALL ST (M15), 0.09 mi away.
Is 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10003 zip code where 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is located had 2,349 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 125 violent crimes, 1,384 property crimes, and 840 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10003 for full details.
When was 49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 built and how many units does it have?
49 1/2 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 was built in 1908, has 5 floors, contains 1 total unit.

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