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HomeNeighborhoodsUpper East Side
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4.6/5

Upper East Side Report Card

10028 · Manhattan · 4,481 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

B

Maintenance

Violations per building

B

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

4,481

Violations

9,898

Complaints

3,364

Reviews

1,113

Crime Summary (12 Months)

607

Total Incidents

35

Violent

400

Property

172

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Low Activity
Violations/Bldg

2.2

Below avg

Complaints/Bldg

0.8

Below avg

Reviews

1,113

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

607

Total incidents

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

B

131 EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028

277 violations0 complaints
C

509 E 81ST ST, New York, NY 10028

248 violations0 complaints
B

1660 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028

242 violations161 complaints
C

453 EAST 83 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028

148 violations0 complaints
B

1533 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10028

138 violations64 complaints

Largest Landlord

EAST WINDS CONDOMINIUM

68 buildings in this zip code

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Upper East Side Vibe Check

The Upper East Side in the 80s and 90s is old-money Manhattan at its most refined — Yorkville's German heritage peeks through, Museum Mile continues along Fifth, and quiet residential blocks make it one of the city's best family neighborhoods.

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Pros

  • ✓Excellent schools
  • ✓Carl Schurz Park and East River views
  • ✓Museum access
  • ✓Quiet, safe streets

Cons

  • ✗Expensive
  • ✗Limited nightlife
  • ✗Can feel sleepy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper East Side

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 10028 zip code had 607 reported crime incidents, including 35 violent crimes and 400 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Upper East Side (10028) has 4,481 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.6 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 10028 zip code have a combined 9,898 housing violations on record (an average of 2.2 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Upper East Side (10028) is EAST WINDS CONDOMINIUM, managing 68 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 1,113 reviews across 420 buildings in Upper East Side (10028). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Upper East Side (10028) has 4,481 tracked buildings with 9,898 violations and 3,364 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Upper East Side (10028) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Upper East Side (10028) recorded 607 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 35 violent crimes, 400 property crimes, and 172 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 10028.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Upper East Side (10028) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 10028 zip code.

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

45,717

Median Income

$160k

Renters

64%

Median Age

41.6

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

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82 buildings

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83 buildings

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10282 · Manhattan

59 buildings

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Battery Park City

10280 · Manhattan

49 buildings

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

320 transit stops nearby

9

Subway Stops

250

Bus Stops

61

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 57% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 1% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 62% of neighborhoods