What is the rent for a studio at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10002 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 53% below the neighborhood median.

Is 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 rent stabilized?

Yes, 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is rent stabilized with 11 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

The registered owner of 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is 34 LUDLOW REALTY LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 a good landlord?

61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, owned by 34 LUDLOW REALTY LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 52 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Yes, 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 52 housing violations and 140 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 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

There are 10 schools near 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 042 Benjamin Altman (1 min walk), Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, The (2 min walk), Essex Street Academy (2 min walk), New Design High School (2 min walk), Manhattan Charter School Ii (6 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ESSEX ST/EAST BROADWAY (M9), 0.12 mi away.

Is 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10002 zip code where 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is located had 3,277 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 223 violent crimes, 1,522 property crimes, and 1,532 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10002 for full details.

When was 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 built and how many units does it have?

61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 was built in 1915, has 6 floors, contains 24 total units, 20 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

61 HESTER STREET — Rent Intelligence for Lower East Side, NYC

Lower East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10002

Built 19156 floors24 unitsBBL 1003100040

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★2.01 reviews

Verified reviews3LOwned by34 LUDLOW REALTY LLC3 bldgs

61 HESTER STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10002

61 HESTER STREET is a prewar 1915 building, 6 floors, 24 units in Lower East Side, NYC. Owned by 34 LUDLOW REALTY LLC. Public records show 56 open violations, 140 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 11 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations52last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units24DHCR records

Building age111 ybuilt 1915

311 complaints140last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$2,150/mo

1 BR

$2,210/mo

2 BR

$2,480/mo

3 BR

$3,100/mo

4 BR

$3,330/mo

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

August

Most expensive

January

JFMAMJJASOND

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

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

—Area: —

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

53% belowArea: $5,300

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$2,150

$1,828 – $2,473

1 Bed

$2,210

$1,879 – $2,542

2 Bed

$5,300

$5,300

3 Bed

$3,100

$2,635 – $3,565

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Lower East Side

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

Asking rent

$4,599

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

3.2%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

25%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

233 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

2853

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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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

52 total

Paint/Plaster
16
Door/Lock
9
Water Leak
5
Smoke/CO Detector
4
Roof/Ceiling
3

311Top Complaints

140 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
102
PAINT/PLASTER
8
Noise - Commercial
8
WATER LEAK
6
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
3

DOBTop Filings

4 total

DOB Violations
4

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(6 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 29, 2024
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 29, 2024
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 19, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 13, 2023
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 13, 2023
§ 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 ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 13, 2023
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

See all 52 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

100%

1★

Pros: Good location in Chinatown/East village Cons: Water pressure was a trickle if that. Walls are paper thin. The hallways were dark Advice to landlord: Increase the water pressure and install a lightbulb or two

negativeJul 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

34 LUDLOW REALTY LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsMANAGING MEMBER: TERRENCE LOWENBERGMail: 419 LAFAYETTE STREET, 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

buildings

2.0

avg score / 5

C-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1915Building constructed24 units · 6 floors
now34 LUDLOW REALTY LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2027-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10002 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10002

Violent223

Property1,522

Quality-of-life1,532

Total incidents3,277

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About this area.

Lower East Side · 10002

61 HESTER STREET · Manhattan · 40.716° N, -73.990° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby2 min

7 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

ESSEX ST/EAST BROADWAYM9
0.1 mi2 min
ALLEN ST/CANAL STM15
0.1 mi3 min
PIKE ST/DIVISION STM15
0.2 mi3 min
EAST BROADWAY/PIKE STM9
0.2 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 042 Benjamin AltmanElementary
0.0 mi1 min
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, TheHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
Essex Street AcademyHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
New Design High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi2 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
0.3 mi6 min
Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
0.3 mi6 min
Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi7 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Mesivta Tifereth JerusalemElementary
0.1 mi3 min
Beth Jacob Elementary SchoolElementary
0.3 mi7 min
Transfiguration SchoolElementary
0.5 mi9 min

The neighborhood

Lower East Side

The Lower East Side still carries the grit and hustle of its immigrant roots, now layered with cocktail bars, vintage shops, and some of the city's best dumplings. Weekend nights get rowdy along Orchard and Ludlow, but weekday mornings belong to the old-timers at the corner bodegas.

2,526buildings tracked3.8avg LucidIQ$5,825median 1BR

76,518population$43kmedian income83%renters

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

Rent trends in Lower East Side

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

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Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1915

Floors6

Total units24

Rent-stab units24

ClassC7

BBL1003100040

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1915

Building constructed

24 units · 6 floors · class C7

2024

Rent stabilization on file

11 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 34 LUDLOW REALTY LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026
Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 6, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMMar 11, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMOct 27, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMJun 8, 2025
Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
311MEDIUMJun 8, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
311MEDIUMJun 1, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMJan 22, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMNov 15, 2024
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10002 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 53% below the neighborhood median.
Is 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 rent stabilized?
Yes, 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is rent stabilized with 11 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
The registered owner of 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is 34 LUDLOW REALTY LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 a good landlord?
61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, owned by 34 LUDLOW REALTY LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 52 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Yes, 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 52 housing violations and 140 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 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
There are 10 schools near 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 042 Benjamin Altman (1 min walk), Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, The (2 min walk), Essex Street Academy (2 min walk), New Design High School (2 min walk), Manhattan Charter School Ii (6 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ESSEX ST/EAST BROADWAY (M9), 0.12 mi away.
Is 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10002 zip code where 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is located had 3,277 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 223 violent crimes, 1,522 property crimes, and 1,532 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10002 for full details.
When was 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 built and how many units does it have?
61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 was built in 1915, has 6 floors, contains 24 total units, 20 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

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.

09 / 10

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