What is the rent for a studio at 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

The registered owner of 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is 53-55 FIRST AVE FEE LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?

53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by 53-55 FIRST AVE FEE LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 5 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Yes, 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 5 housing violations and 83 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

There are 10 schools near 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 140 Nathan Straus (9 min walk), P.s. 142 Amalia Castro (10 min walk), P.s. 142 Amalia Castro (10 min walk), Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, The (10 min walk), Manhattan Charter School (10 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: DELANCEY ST/ESSEX ST (B39, B106), 0.42 mi away.

Is 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10003 zip code where 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 built and how many units does it have?

53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 was built in 1900, has 5 floors, contains 8 total units, 7 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

53 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10003

Built 19005 floors8 unitsBBL 1004450035

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviews5FOwned by53-55 FIRST AVE FEE LLC3 bldgs

53 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10003

53 1 AVENUE is a prewar 1900 building, 5 floors, 8 units in East Village, NYC. Owned by 53-55 FIRST AVE FEE LLC. Public records show 5 open violations, 83 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations5last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age126 ybuilt 1900

311 complaints83last 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

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

269 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

121

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

4233

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

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

5 total

Pest Infestation
3

311Top Complaints

83 total

Noise - Residential
64
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
10
Noise - Commercial
5
Illegal Parking
1
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2024
(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 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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 15, 2022
§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 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.
Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 25, 2019
§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.

See all 5 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Trash on every floor that you only share with one other unit. Not many units in the building which is nice. Fairly quiet during the day if you have one of the units that face backwards. Didn't increase rent much Yo…

positiveMar 2025

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

53-55 FIRST AVE FEE LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: STEVE GOREYMail: 13 WEST 38TH STREET, New York, NY, 10018

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

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1900Building constructed8 units · 5 floors
now53-55 FIRST AVE FEE LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 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

53 1 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.725° N, -73.987° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby9 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

DELANCEY ST/ESSEX STB39B106
0.4 mi8 min
DELANCEY ST/ESSEX STB39
0.4 mi9 min
DELANCEY ST/ESSEX STB106
0.4 mi9 min
ESSEX ST/DELANCEY STL92M14A-SBSM9
0.5 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 140 Nathan StrausK-8
0.4 mi9 min
P.s. 142 Amalia CastroElementary
0.5 mi10 min
P.s. 142 Amalia CastroElementary
0.5 mi10 min
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, TheHigh School
0.5 mi10 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.5 mi10 min
Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.5 mi10 min
Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.7 mi15 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Nord Anglia International SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
George Jackson AcademyMiddle School
0.2 mi4 min
Connelly Ctr Education/holy Child MsElementary
0.2 mi4 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.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1900

Floors5

Total units8

ClassC7

BBL1004450035

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1900

Building constructed

8 units · 5 floors · class C7

now

Current owner: 53-55 FIRST AVE FEE LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMNov 2, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJul 15, 2025
Graffiti
311MEDIUMNov 1, 2024
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
311MEDIUMOct 26, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 14, 2024
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 11, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 8, 2024
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 4, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 9, 2024
Illegal Parking — Paper License Plates
HPDLOWApr 1, 2024
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
The registered owner of 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is 53-55 FIRST AVE FEE LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?
53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by 53-55 FIRST AVE FEE LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 5 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Yes, 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 5 housing violations and 83 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
There are 10 schools near 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 140 Nathan Straus (9 min walk), P.s. 142 Amalia Castro (10 min walk), P.s. 142 Amalia Castro (10 min walk), Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, The (10 min walk), Manhattan Charter School (10 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: DELANCEY ST/ESSEX ST (B39, B106), 0.42 mi away.
Is 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10003 zip code where 53 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 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 built and how many units does it have?
53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 was built in 1900, has 5 floors, contains 8 total units, 7 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
53 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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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