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636 5 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10020

636 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10020 is a 2-unit rental building in Midtown, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Midtown · 10020
Neighborhood overview
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Crime in 10020
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Midtown
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Financial District· 2.14 miBattery Park City· 2.26 miFinancial District· 2.33 miFinancial District· 2.33 miFinancial District· 2.65 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

636 5 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Midtown, NYC

Midtown · Manhattan, NY, 10020
Built 19202 floors2 unitsBBL 5006360001
Current rent range
$2,346 – $4,934 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsGMOwned byGRINBERG MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT LLC9 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B
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Manhattan · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations6last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age106 ybuilt 1920
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · January 2026

+3.5% YoY
Studio
$2,760/mo
1 BR
$2,880/mo
2 BR
$3,190/mo
3 BR
$3,980/mo
4 BR
$4,290/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
July
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~30% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio
$2,760
$2,346 – $3,174
1 Bed
$3,196
$3,196
2 Bed
$3,190
$3,450 – $3,475
3 Bed
$3,980
$4,825 – $5,150
4 Bed
$4,290
$3,647 – $4,934
$2k$3.8k$5.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Midtown East
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$5,023
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
2.1%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
23%
asking, since ~'16

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

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
51 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
30
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
18
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
3
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
310
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
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

Steady
4321020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 6311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 11Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

6 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    2
  • Flooring
    1
  • Door/Lock
    1

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Illegal Parking
    13
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    2
  • Dirty Condition
    1
  • General Construction/Plumbing
    1

DOBTop Filings

11 total
  • DOB Violations
    11

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BVIOLATION CLOSEDFeb 13, 2025

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR TILES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY

  • Class BVIOLATION CLOSEDFeb 13, 2025

    § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 5, 2024

    §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 DISMISSEDFeb 8, 2023

    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDFeb 8, 2023

    § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

GRINBERG MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT LLC

Portfolio of 9 buildingsMEMBER: GARY GRINBERGMail: 29 PORT RICHMOND AVENUUE, Staten Island, NY, 10302

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

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Portfolio Grade
B7.2
Averaged across 9 buildings
9
buildings
3.6
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 9 total

See all 9 →
  • A1073 EAST 5 STREETBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • B+115 HENDRICKS AVENUEStaten Island7.4 / 10
  • B292 5 STREETBrooklyn7.2 / 10
  • B40-01 GARAGE 40 STREETQueens6.6 / 10
  • C1272 EAST 5 STREETBrooklyn5.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1920Building constructed2 units · 2 floors
  2. nowGRINBERG MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 9 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

636 5 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.619° N, -74.086° W
48
Walk
29
Transit
41
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby1 min
4 schools nearby1 min
The neighborhood

Midtown

Rockefeller Center's zip code is pure Midtown — the skating rink, Top of the Rock, Radio City Music Hall, and some of the densest office towers in the world. A few luxury residential options exist for those who want to live at the center of it all.

103buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$3,196median 1BR
IconicTourist HubLuxuryCentralHigh-Rise Living
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1920
Building constructed
2 units · 2 floors · class B2
now
Current owner: GRINBERG MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT LLC
Portfolio includes 9 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 15, 2025

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 13, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR TILES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 13, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd

  • 311MEDIUMDec 30, 2024

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk

  • HPDHIGHDec 5, 2024

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMOct 25, 2024

    Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover

  • 311MEDIUMApr 11, 2024

    Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover

  • 311MEDIUMDec 1, 2023

    General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None

  • 311MEDIUMOct 20, 2023

    Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover

  • 311MEDIUMSep 2, 2023

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,346 – $3,174
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,448 – $3,312
    10% belowArea: $3,196
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,712 – $3,668
    8% belowArea: $3,450
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $3,383 – $4,577
    23% belowArea: $5,150
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,647 – $4,934
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10020

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Rockefeller Center's zip code is pure Midtown — the skating rink, Top of the Rock, Radio City Music Hall, and some of the densest office towers in the world. A few luxury residential options exist for those who want to live at the center of it all.

IconicTourist HubLuxuryCentralHigh-Rise Living

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

29
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 1 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • VAN DUZER ST/BARING PLS74
    0.0 mi1 min
  • TARGEE ST/OSGOOD AVS74
    0.1 mi2 min
  • VAN DUZER ST/ROFF STS74
    0.1 mi2 min
  • VAN DUZER ST/OAKLAND TERRS74
    0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • The Waverly Academy Of Empowered LearnersElementary
    0.1 mi1 min
  • The Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten IslandSecondary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • I.s. 49 Berta A. DreyfusMiddle School
    0.3 mi6 min
  • P.s. 78Elementary
    0.4 mi9 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Richmond Medical Center - Osgood
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Notre Dame Academy High SchoolHigh School
    0.6 mi13 min
  • Notre Dame Academy Elem SchoolElementary
    0.7 mi15 min

At a glance

Year built1920
Floors2
Total units2
ClassB2
BBL5006360001

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