What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 is approximately $5,200 per month.

How does rent at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10021 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 32% above the neighborhood median.

Is 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?

Rent at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has increased by 5% since 2014-09, going from $4,000 to $4,200 as of 2017-06.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?

Based on historical listing data, November tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021, while February is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to November could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?

The registered owner of 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 is DRAFT ASSOCIATES. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 a good landlord?

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021, owned by DRAFT ASSOCIATES, has an overall grade of D (1.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has an overall grade of D with a score of 1.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?

Yes, 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has 1 housing violation and 16 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 have?

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 offers 1 amenities including Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?

There are 7 schools near 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Vanguard High School (6 min walk), Talent Unlimited High School (6 min walk), Urban Academy Laboratory High School (6 min walk), Ella Baker School (6 min walk), Manhattan High School For Girls (1 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 60 ST/2 AV (Q32), 0.53 mi away.

Is 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10021 zip code where 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 is located had 827 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 50 violent crimes, 497 property crimes, and 280 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10021 for full details.

When was 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 built and how many units does it have?

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 was built in 1888, has 5 floors, contains 8 total units, 6 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Upper East Side, NYC

Upper East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10021

Built 18885 floors8 unitsBBL 1014050022

Current rent range

$5,200 – $5,200 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★1.04 reviews

Verified reviewsDAOwned byDRAFT ASSOCIATES3 bldgs

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10021

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE is a prewar 1888 building, 5 floors, 8 units in Upper East Side, NYC. Owned by DRAFT ASSOCIATES. Public records show 3 open violations, 16 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 4 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews41.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age138 ybuilt 1888

311 complaints16last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

1 BR

$5,200/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

November

Most expensive

February

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

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,813

1 BR

This building: $5,200 – $5,200

32% aboveArea: $3,950

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $8,000

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $7,500

4 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $7,250

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

1 Bed$4,2002 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed1 listing

$3,950

$3,950

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

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

163 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

1744

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

Improving

HPDTop Violations

1 total

Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

16 total

Missed Collection
7
Illegal Parking
3
Noise
2
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
1
Water System
1

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2024
(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.

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

1.0 /5

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4 reviews

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1★

100%

Pros: Location is great. Cons: Literally no heat in the dead of winter. Brown water. Garbage and dust in the hallway. Homeless man lives on the front stoop, drunk and inappropriate. Management is the absolute worst. The…

negativeAug 2022

Anonymous

Wish I had read the earlier reviews. By far the worst apartment I've ever had in NYC. Heat was regularly out in the Winter with no compensation. Garbage and dust in the hallways due to unexplained 'renovations&…

negativeAug 2022

Anonymous

Very unprofessional treatment by Judson Realty, always late and underhanded. Glad I read the review above, do not recommend this apartment building or realtor. Super seemed nice as he admitted there were problems with he…

negativeFeb 2019

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Good Cause

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Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

DRAFT ASSOCIATES

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: Stephen JudsonMail: 131 E 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021

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

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buildings

1.0

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1888Building constructed8 units · 5 floors
nowDRAFT ASSOCIATESOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10021 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10021

Violent50

Property497

Quality-of-life280

Total incidents827

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About this area.

Upper East Side · 10021

963 LEXINGTON AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.769° N, -73.963° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby11 min

4 schools nearby6 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

E 60 ST/2 AVQ32
0.5 mi11 min
2 AV/E 61 STM15
0.5 mi11 min
1 AV/E 62 STM15
0.5 mi11 min
E 60 ST/2 AVQ60
0.6 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Vanguard High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi6 min
Talent Unlimited High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi6 min
Urban Academy Laboratory High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi6 min
Ella Baker SchoolK-8
0.3 mi6 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Manhattan High School For GirlsHigh School
0.0 mi1 min
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East DayElementary
0.1 mi3 min
Buckley SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min

The neighborhood

Upper East Side

The heart of the Upper East Side between Lexington and Fifth — Museum Mile runs along Central Park, Madison Avenue boutiques cater to old money, and pre-war doorman buildings line every block. It's Manhattan at its most classically elegant.

4,752buildings tracked4.0avg LucidIQ$3,950median 1BR

40,642population$149kmedian income55%renters

UpscaleMuseum MilePre-WarElegantFamily-Friendly

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Neighborhood overview

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Crime in 10021

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Upper East Side

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper East Side· 0.33 mi Upper East Side· 0.39 mi Roosevelt Island· 0.54 mi Upper East Side· 0.76 mi Upper East Side· 1 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1888

Floors5

Total units8

ClassS9

BBL1014050022

1880189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1888

Building constructed

8 units · 5 floors · class S9

now

Current owner: DRAFT ASSOCIATES

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

17 events

311MEDIUMApr 20, 2026
Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
311MEDIUMApr 20, 2026
Noise — Noise: Jack Hammering (NC2)
311MEDIUMDec 5, 2025
Illegal Parking — Paper License Plates
311MEDIUMNov 16, 2025
Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
311MEDIUMOct 4, 2025
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
311MEDIUMSep 21, 2025
Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper/Metal/Glass/Rigid Plastic
311MEDIUMJan 29, 2025
Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
311MEDIUMJan 23, 2025
Missed Collection — Compost
311MEDIUMOct 29, 2024
Missed Collection — Trash
HPDLOWApr 1, 2024
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

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 is approximately $5,200 per month.
How does rent at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10021 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 32% above the neighborhood median.
Is 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?
Rent at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has increased by 5% since 2014-09, going from $4,000 to $4,200 as of 2017-06.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?
Based on historical listing data, November tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021, while February is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to November could save approximately 15% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?
The registered owner of 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 is DRAFT ASSOCIATES. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 a good landlord?
963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021, owned by DRAFT ASSOCIATES, has an overall grade of D (1.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 4 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?
963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has an overall grade of D with a score of 1.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?
Yes, 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has 1 housing violation and 16 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 have?
963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 offers 1 amenities including Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?
There are 7 schools near 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Vanguard High School (6 min walk), Talent Unlimited High School (6 min walk), Urban Academy Laboratory High School (6 min walk), Ella Baker School (6 min walk), Manhattan High School For Girls (1 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?
963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 60 ST/2 AV (Q32), 0.53 mi away.
Is 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10021 zip code where 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 is located had 827 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 50 violent crimes, 497 property crimes, and 280 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10021 for full details.
When was 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 built and how many units does it have?
963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 was built in 1888, has 5 floors, contains 8 total units, 6 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021?
963 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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