What is the rent for a studio at 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

The registered owner of 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 a good landlord?

656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, owned by NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

Yes, 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 20 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

There are 10 schools near 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include M.s. 297 (6 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (7 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (7 min walk), High School M560 - City As School (7 min walk), Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School (11 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?

656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: WEST HOUSTON ST/WASHINGTON ST (SIM9, SIM7), 0.19 mi away.

Is 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10016 zip code where 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 built and how many units does it have?

656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 was built in 1960, has 2 floors, contains 1 total unit.

656 1 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Murray Hill, NYC

Murray Hill · Manhattan, NY, 10016

Built 19602 floors1 unitsBBL 1006560001

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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656 1 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10016

656 1 AVENUE is a late-20th-century 1960 building, 1 unit in Murray Hill, NYC. Owned by NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Public records show 20 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 age66 ybuilt 1960

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

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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

107 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

1259

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

UNSANITARY CONDITION
1

DOBTop Filings

20 total

DOB Violations
20

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.

NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Portfolio of 176 buildings

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

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176

buildings

4.3

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 176 total

See all 176 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1960Building constructed1 units · 2 floors
nowNYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 176 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

656 1 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.729° N, -74.013° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

7 schools nearby6 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

WEST HOUSTON ST/WASHINGTON STSIM9SIM7
0.2 mi4 min
WASHINGTON ST/WEST HOUSTON STM21
0.2 mi4 min
WEST ST/CHRISTOPHER STM8
0.3 mi5 min
WEST ST/CHRISTOPHER STM8
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

M.s. 297Middle School
0.3 mi6 min
P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training CenterSecondary
0.4 mi7 min
P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training CenterSecondary
0.4 mi7 min
High School M560 - City As SchoolHigh School
0.4 mi7 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

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

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Village Community SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
St Luke's SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
LreiElementary
0.6 mi12 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 built1960

Floors2

Total units1

ClassT2

BBL1006560001

19601970198019902000201020202030

1960

Building constructed

1 units · 2 floors · class T2

now

Current owner: NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Portfolio includes 176 buildings.

Recent Activity

2 events

311MEDIUMJun 7, 2022
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
DOBMEDIUMNov 14, 2016
DOB Violation — ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
The registered owner of 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 is NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 a good landlord?
656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, owned by NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
Yes, 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 20 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
There are 10 schools near 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include M.s. 297 (6 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (7 min walk), P.s. M721 - Manhattan Occupational Training Center (7 min walk), High School M560 - City As School (7 min walk), Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School (11 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016?
656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: WEST HOUSTON ST/WASHINGTON ST (SIM9, SIM7), 0.19 mi away.
Is 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10016 zip code where 656 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 656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 built and how many units does it have?
656 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10016 was built in 1960, has 2 floors, contains 1 total unit.

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