What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $30,450 per month.

Is 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, 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 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, 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 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?

The registered owner of 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 is NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 a good landlord?

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003, owned by NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 3 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?

Yes, 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 3 housing violations and 27 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 102 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 have?

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 offers 1 amenities including Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?

There are 10 schools near 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Manhattan School For Career Development (11 min walk), Manhattan School For Career Development (11 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (12 min walk), Cascades High School (13 min walk), Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School (8 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: WEST HOUSTON ST/MERCER ST (SIM33, SIM7, SIM9), 0.37 mi away.

Is 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10003 zip code where 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, 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 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 built and how many units does it have?

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 was built in 1962, has 9 floors, contains 302 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY 10003

Built 19629 floors302 unitsBBL 1005480004

Current rent range

$30,450 – $30,450 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★3.52 reviews

Verified reviewsNYOwned byNEW YORK UNIVERSITY170 bldgs

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE

Manhattan, NY 10003

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE is a late-20th-century 1962 building, 9 floors, 302 units in East Village, NYC. Owned by NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. Public records show 105 open violations, 27 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 2 bedbug reports. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations3last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews23.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age64 ybuilt 1962

311 complaints27last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$30,450/mo

1 listing

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: — – —

—Area: $6,190

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $9,950

2 BR

This building: $30,450 – $30,450

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed1 listing

$30,450

$30,450

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

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

275 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

144

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3984

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

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

Improving

HPDTop Violations

3 total

Pest Infestation
3

311Top Complaints

27 total

Noise - Street/Sidewalk
6
Noise
4
Rodent
3
HEAT/HOT WATER
3
Graffiti
2

DOBTop Filings

102 total

DOB Violations
102

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 15, 2023
(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 DISMISSEDFeb 16, 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 DISMISSEDApr 1, 2021
(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.

See all 3 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.5 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

50%

3★

50%

2★

1★

Pros: Good placement, quick help with utilities, safe neighborhood. Cons: Horrible deal, horrid rooms, a rip off.

mixedJul 2023

Anonymous

Unit 0523 Pros: Clean, easy to call for repairs. Cons: Noisy street, lots of yelling. Advice to landlord: Reduce prices please

positiveNov 2022

Anonymous

View all 2 reviews

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Rent Stabilized

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Portfolio of 170 buildingsSVP: LINDA CHIARELLIMail: 10 ASTOR PLACE, NEW YORK, NY, 10003

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

View full landlord profile

170

buildings

4.6

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 170 total

See all 170 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1962Building constructed302 units · 9 floors
nowNEW YORK UNIVERSITYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 170 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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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

5 UNIVERSITY PLACE · Manhattan · 40.731° N, -73.995° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

7 schools nearby11 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

WEST HOUSTON ST/MERCER STSIM33SIM7SIM9
0.4 mi7 min
HOUSTON ST/BROADWAYT232
0.4 mi8 min
EAST HOUSTON ST/CROSBY STM21
0.4 mi8 min
LAFAYETTE ST/EAST HOUSTON STM1
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Manhattan School For Career DevelopmentHigh School
0.5 mi11 min
Manhattan School For Career DevelopmentHigh School
0.5 mi11 min
P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training CenterSecondary
0.6 mi12 min
Cascades High SchoolHigh School
0.6 mi13 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
0.4 mi8 min
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
0.4 mi8 min
Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.5 mi11 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Grace Church SchoolElementary
0.3 mi5 min
Grace Church High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi5 min
Academy Of St JosephElementary
0.3 mi6 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

Explore East Village

Neighborhood overview

East Village→

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Crime in 10003

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.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1962

Floors9

Total units302

ClassH8

BBL1005480004

BIN1080105

19601970198019902000201020202030

1962

Building constructed

302 units · 9 floors · class H8

now

Current owner: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Portfolio includes 170 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMFeb 25, 2026
Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
311MEDIUMOct 23, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMOct 22, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMOct 20, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMJul 19, 2025
Graffiti
311MEDIUMJun 1, 2025
Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
311MEDIUMMay 24, 2025
General Construction/Plumbing — Egress - Doors Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
311MEDIUMApr 23, 2025
Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
311MEDIUMSep 26, 2024
Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
311MEDIUMJun 20, 2024
Elevator — Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 is approximately $30,450 per month.
Is 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, 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 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, 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 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?
The registered owner of 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 is NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 a good landlord?
5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003, owned by NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 3 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?
5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?
Yes, 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 3 housing violations and 27 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 102 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 have?
5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 offers 1 amenities including Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?
There are 10 schools near 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Manhattan School For Career Development (11 min walk), Manhattan School For Career Development (11 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (12 min walk), Cascades High School (13 min walk), Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School (8 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?
5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: WEST HOUSTON ST/MERCER ST (SIM33, SIM7, SIM9), 0.37 mi away.
Is 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10003 zip code where 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, 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 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 built and how many units does it have?
5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 was built in 1962, has 9 floors, contains 302 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003?
5 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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