What is the rent for a studio at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: studio rents are about 46% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 65% below the neighborhood median.

Is 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

The registered owner of 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is CRYSTAL APARTMENTS, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?

96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by CRYSTAL APARTMENTS, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

Yes, 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 2 housing violations and 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 16 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

There are 10 schools near 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Cascades High School (7 min walk), P.s. 020 Anna Silver (8 min walk), School For Global Leaders (10 min walk), Lower East Side Preparatory High School (10 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (11 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ALLEN ST/E HOUSTON ST (M15-SBS, M15), 0.32 mi away.

Is 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10003 zip code where 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is located had 2,349 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 125 violent crimes, 1,384 property crimes, and 840 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10003 for full details.

When was 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 built and how many units does it have?

96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 was built in 1845, has 4 floors, contains 8 total units, 6 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?

96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

96 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10003

Built 18454 floors8 unitsBBL 1004470005

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsCAOwned byCRYSTAL APARTMENTS, LLC5 bldgs

96 2 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10003

96 2 AVENUE is a prewar 1845 building, 8 units in East Village, NYC. Owned by CRYSTAL APARTMENTS, LLC. Public records show 18 open violations, 1 311 complaint on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age181 ybuilt 1845

311 complaints1last 7 years

01 / 10

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

August

Most expensive

July

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to August.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,848 – $3,852

46% belowArea: $6,190

1 BR

This building: $2,975 – $4,025

65% belowArea: $9,950

2 BR

This building: $3,290 – $4,451

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $4,097 – $5,543

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $4,420 – $5,980

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$6,190

$6,190

1 Bed

$9,950

$9,950

2 Bed

$3,870

$3,290 – $4,451

3 Bed

$4,820

$4,097 – $5,543

4 Bed

$5,200

$4,420 – $5,980

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

271 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

130

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

4398

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

2 total

Pest Infestation
2

311Top Complaints

1 total

PLUMBING
1

DOBTop Filings

16 total

DOB Violations
16

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 4, 2025
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

See all 2 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Unit 3B Pros: Super is very responsive, price is fair, and can not hear neighbors Cons: The windows don’t do much to block out the noise of being on an Avenue if you are in the front of the building

positiveSep 2022

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

CRYSTAL APARTMENTS, LLC

Portfolio of 5 buildingsMANAGEr: Crystal WezwickMail: 421 SEVENTH AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10001

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.6

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 4 by score · of 5 total

See all 5 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1845Building constructed8 units · 4 floors
nowCRYSTAL APARTMENTS, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 5 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10003 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10003

Violent125

Property1,384

Quality-of-life840

Total incidents2,349

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About this area.

East Village · 10003

96 2 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.727° N, -73.989° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby6 min

7 schools nearby7 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

ALLEN ST/E HOUSTON STM15-SBSM15
0.3 mi6 min
AVENUE A/EAST HOUSTON STL92M14A-SBS
0.3 mi7 min
AVENUE A/EAST HOUSTON STL92
0.4 mi7 min
AVENUE A/EAST HOUSTON STM14A-SBS
0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Cascades High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi7 min
P.s. 020 Anna SilverElementary
0.4 mi8 min
School For Global LeadersMiddle School
0.5 mi10 min
Lower East Side Preparatory High SchoolHigh School
0.5 mi10 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.6 mi11 min
Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.6 mi11 min
Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.7 mi13 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

La Salle AcademyHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
St George AcademyHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
Nord Anglia International SchoolElementary
0.2 mi3 min

The neighborhood

East Village

The East Village is NYC's original counterculture hub — now gentrified but still gritty. Dive bars, ramen shops, and experimental theater sit next to wine bars and boutique fitness studios.

7,285buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$9,950median 1BR

53,877population$153kmedian income64%renters

NightlifeGritty-ChicYoung CrowdFoodieHistoric

Explore East Village

Neighborhood overview

East Village→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 10003

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in East Village

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Tribeca· 0.45 mi Lower East Side· 0.48 mi Financial District· 0.7 mi Tribeca· 0.95 mi Financial District· 0.99 mi

Browse all NYC neighborhoods

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1845

Floors4

Total units8

ClassS9

BBL1004470005

18401850186018701880189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1845

Building constructed

8 units · 4 floors · class S9

now

Current owner: CRYSTAL APARTMENTS, LLC

Portfolio includes 5 buildings.

Recent Activity

5 events

HPDLOWApr 29, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMNov 10, 2025
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
HPDLOWJun 4, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
DOBMEDIUMJul 13, 2021
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE — No description available
DOBMEDIUMJun 2, 2020
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved — CEASE USE

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10003 zip code: studio rents are about 46% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 65% below the neighborhood median.
Is 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 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 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
The registered owner of 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is CRYSTAL APARTMENTS, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 a good landlord?
96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, owned by CRYSTAL APARTMENTS, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
Yes, 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 2 housing violations and 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 16 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
There are 10 schools near 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Cascades High School (7 min walk), P.s. 020 Anna Silver (8 min walk), School For Global Leaders (10 min walk), Lower East Side Preparatory High School (10 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Union Square (11 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ALLEN ST/E HOUSTON ST (M15-SBS, M15), 0.32 mi away.
Is 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10003 zip code where 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is located had 2,349 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 125 violent crimes, 1,384 property crimes, and 840 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10003 for full details.
When was 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 built and how many units does it have?
96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 was built in 1845, has 4 floors, contains 8 total units, 6 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003?
96 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

09 / 10

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