of tenants recommend
Based on 4 verified reviews
“Pros: The top floors have terraces! They’re gorgeous. Some units are duplexes so if you can score one it’s almost worth living in Murray Hill. The pet”
— Anonymous, Feb 2022
“Pros: Price, space, closets, natural light Cons: laundry - 2 washers and dryers. washing machines are extremely dirty as well and seem to always be b”
— Anonymous, Dec 2023
Anonymous
4 months ago
Pros: Neighbors generally quiet and respectful. No pest issues in unit. Good space for the price. Close to lots of restaurants and grocery stores. Laundry in building. Cons: Roaches in basement and garbage room can get dirty.
Anonymous
1 years ago
Pros: Love proximity to river & park. Cons: Laundry (Hercules) is terrible.
Anonymous
2 years ago
Pros: Price, space, closets, natural light Cons: laundry - 2 washers and dryers. washing machines are extremely dirty as well and seem to always be broken. loud on second avenue depending on what floor
Anonymous
4 years ago
Pros: The top floors have terraces! They’re gorgeous. Some units are duplexes so if you can score one it’s almost worth living in Murray Hill. The pet store downstairs is wonderful. The laundry room is in the basement and it’s not that bad. The cleaning staff are friendly. The super is relatively responsive (some stuff is fixed the same day but otherwise he’s not the most helpful and will ignore your texts). The Juliet balconies are narrow and on top of the street. Not for the faint of heart. Cons: You’re right above the midtown tunnel so it can be loud. Second Ave over here is gross - noisy, traffic, dirty. Packages frequently got stolen but I think it’s better now. The front door to the street doesn’t always lock (but they want to charge $3k for a studio?!) The management company got a lot of tenants during Covid and then more than doubled the rents to make up for it leading to a lot of turnover. Advice to landlord: You should reward loyalty instead of price gouging your tenants to make up for Covid. We loved living here but many of us found nicer buildings for less than the proposed rent.
| Unit | Rent | As Of |
|---|---|---|
| — | $3,045/mo | Mar 2026 |
| Unit | Rent | As Of |
|---|---|---|
| — | $4,195/mo | Mar 2026 |
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§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF APPLIANCES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF APPLIANCES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1D LOWER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1D LOWER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
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§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
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§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
18 questions answered
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $2,795 to $3,295 per month, with a median of $3,045.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $3,795 to $4,595 per month, with a median of $4,195.
Based on available records, 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
The registered owner of 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is EMBANKMENT REALTY LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, owned by EMBANKMENT REALTY LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.3/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 12 recorded violations. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.3 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Yes, 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 12 housing violations and 6 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Yes, there are 1 eviction record on file for 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016. The most recent was in January 2026. Eviction records are public information sourced from city marshal data.
655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 2 building permits on record. Recent permit types include: General Construction, Sidewalk Shed. Building permits can indicate ongoing construction or renovation work.
Yes, 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 16 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 offers 4 amenities including Elevator, Fios Available, Laundry, Pet Friendly. View the full amenity list on the building page.
655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly) and 1 tenant review confirmed it as pet friendly. Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
Yes, 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 offers laundry amenities: Laundry.
There are 4 schools near 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, including 2 charter schools, 2 colleges. Nearby schools include Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (19 min walk), Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx) (6 min walk), School Of Visual Arts (12 min walk), Cuny Bernard M. Baruch College (14 min walk).
655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 2 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: AVENUE C/E 7 ST (M9), 1.5 mi away.
The 10016 zip code where 655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is located has 2,281 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 10016 for a full breakdown by crime type.
655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 was built in 1982, has 8 floors, contains 23 total units, 22 of which are residential.
655 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 4 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5. 0 out of 4 reviewers would recommend this building.
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15% below median
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Cheapest: December
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Below neighborhood average
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