What is the rent for a studio at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10016 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 20% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 52% below the neighborhood median.

Is 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 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 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

The registered owner of 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 a good landlord?

538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, owned by NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 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 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Yes, 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 50 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

There are 10 schools near 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (9 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (9 min walk), High School M560 - City As School (9 min walk), Nyc Ischool (10 min walk), Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School (5 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: BROADWAY/WEST HOUSTON ST (M1, SIM1, SIM3C, SIM34), 0.33 mi away.

Is 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10016 zip code where 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is located had 1,823 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 109 violent crimes, 957 property crimes, and 757 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10016 for full details.

When was 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 built and how many units does it have?

538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 was built in 2000, has 11 floors, contains 1 total unit.

538 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Murray Hill, NYC

Murray Hill · Manhattan, NY, 10016

Built 200011 floors1 unitsBBL 1005380040

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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538 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10016

538 1 AVENUE is a modern 2000 building, 11 floors, 1 unit in Murray Hill, NYC. Owned by NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. Public records show 50 open violations, 1 311 complaint on file.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age26 ybuilt 2000

311 complaints1last 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

September

Most expensive

May

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~10% by timing your move to September.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,848 – $3,852

2% aboveArea: $3,300

1 BR

This building: $2,975 – $4,025

23% belowArea: $4,542

2 BR

This building: $3,290 – $4,451

23% belowArea: $4,994

3 BR

This building: $4,097 – $5,543

20% belowArea: $6,047

4 BR

This building: $4,420 – $5,980

52% belowArea: $10,887

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$3,300

$3,300

1 Bed

$3,500

$4,420 – $4,665

2 Bed

$4,994

$4,994

3 Bed

$6,047

$6,047

4 Bed

$10,887

$10,887

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

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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

137

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3701

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

1 total

Illegal Parking
1

DOBTop Filings

50 total

DOB Violations
50

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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The landlord.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Portfolio of 170 buildings

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

2000Building constructed1 units · 11 floors
nowNEW YORK UNIVERSITYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 170 buildings.

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Crime & safety.

10016 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10016

Violent109

Property957

Quality-of-life757

Total incidents1,823

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About this area.

Murray Hill · 10016

538 1 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.730° N, -73.998° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

7 schools nearby9 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

BROADWAY/WEST HOUSTON STM1SIM1SIM3CSIM34
0.3 mi7 min
EAST HOUSTON ST/CROSBY STM21
0.3 mi7 min
LAFAYETTE ST/EAST HOUSTON STM1
0.3 mi7 min
EAST HOUSTON ST/LAFAYETTE STM21T232
0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training CenterSecondary
0.4 mi9 min
P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training CenterSecondary
0.4 mi9 min
High School M560 - City As SchoolHigh School
0.4 mi9 min
Nyc IschoolHigh School
0.5 mi10 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
0.3 mi5 min
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter SchoolMiddle School
0.3 mi5 min
Broome Street Academy Charter High SchoolHigh School
0.5 mi11 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

LreiElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Academy Of St JosephElementary
0.3 mi5 min
Cooke School And InstituteHigh School
0.3 mi5 min

The neighborhood

Murray Hill

Murray Hill is Midtown's most residential stretch — young professionals pack the bars along Third Avenue, pre-war walk-ups line the side streets, and the proximity to Grand Central makes commuting a breeze. It's practical and social without being trendy.

4,330buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$4,542median 1BR

54,369population$146kmedian income73%renters

Young ProfessionalAccessibleSocialPracticalPre-War

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

Rent trends in Murray Hill

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Midtown East· 0.37 mi Midtown East· 0.5 mi Upper East Side· 0.8 mi Midtown· 1.05 mi Midtown West· 1.05 mi

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built2000

Floors11

Total units1

ClassW6

BBL1005380040

2000201020202030

2000

Building constructed

1 units · 11 floors · class W6

now

Current owner: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Portfolio includes 170 buildings.

Recent Activity

1 event

311MEDIUMMay 14, 2025
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10016 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 20% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 52% below the neighborhood median.
Is 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 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 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
The registered owner of 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 a good landlord?
538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, owned by NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 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 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Yes, 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 50 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
There are 10 schools near 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (9 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (9 min walk), High School M560 - City As School (9 min walk), Nyc Ischool (10 min walk), Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School (5 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: BROADWAY/WEST HOUSTON ST (M1, SIM1, SIM3C, SIM34), 0.33 mi away.
Is 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10016 zip code where 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is located had 1,823 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 109 violent crimes, 957 property crimes, and 757 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10016 for full details.
When was 538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 built and how many units does it have?
538 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 was built in 2000, has 11 floors, contains 1 total unit.

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