131 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10003

Built 19006 floors24 unitsBBL 1004630028

Current rent range

$5,495 – $8,000 / mo

3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★2.09 reviews

Verified reviewsWLOwned byWEST LAKE 127-129 SECOND AVENUE LLC3 bldgs

131 2 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10003

131 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10003 is a 24-unit rental building in East Village, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations363last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews92.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units24DHCR records

Building age126 ybuilt 1900

311 complaints132last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$5,495/mo

4 listings

3 BR

$6,822/mo

15 listings

4 BR

$8,000/mo

3 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

August

Most expensive

July

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed4 listings

$5,495

$5,495

3 Bed15 listings

$6,822

$5,895 – $7,750

4 Bed3 listings

$8,000

$8,000

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

East Village

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$5,163

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

4.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

33%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

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

363 total

Paint/Plaster
86
Water Leak
47
Door/Lock
32
Heat/Hot Water
28
Fire Escape/Stairs
21

311Top Complaints

132 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
131
UNSANITARY CONDITION
66
WATER LEAK
38
PAINT/PLASTER
26
PLUMBING
13

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(19 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class BNOV CERTIFIED ON TIMEFeb 18, 2026
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY
Class BNOV SENT OUTJan 31, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
Class CNOV CERTIFIED ON TIMEJan 31, 2026
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEAVY DUTY LOCKING MECHANISM AT DOOR AT BUILDING ENTRANCE , 1st STORY
Class BNOV CERTIFIED ON TIMEJan 13, 2026
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Class BVIOLATION CLOSEDJan 5, 2026
§ 27-2033.3(E) CORRECT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS REGARDING INTERNET CAPABLE TEMPERATURE REPORTING DEVICES AND SUBMIT SUCH RECORDS TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST. FOR NOVEMBER 2025

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

9 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

100%

1★

Pros: Large units for the price Cons: Dirty stair well and trash area Advice to landlord: Clean up

negativeJun 2024

Anonymous

Unit 1 Pros: The location of this building is amazing. Close to everything you would want to be close to. Cons: Maintenance is horrible. Response time is abysmal. Had broken outlets in my room for 2.5 years and no one…

negativeApr 2024

Anonymous

Unit 7 Pros: The location, the people Cons: The lack of heat in the winter, sometimes for weeks at a time. The flooding of the stairwell, water damage and hoards of rats. The fact that the building management mocks you…

negativeMar 2024

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher
Washer/dryer

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

WEST LAKE 127-129 SECOND AVENUE LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: Shane RajcooarMail: 124 9TH STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11215

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

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buildings

2.8

avg score / 5

C+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1900Building constructed24 units · 6 floors
nowWEST LAKE 127-129 SECOND AVENUE LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

131 2 AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.729° N, -73.988° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

6 schools nearby9 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.

—buildings tracked—avg LucidIQ$9,950median 1BR

53,877population$153kmedian income64%renters

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1900

Building constructed

24 units · 6 floors · class C7

2024

Rent stabilization on file

5 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: WEST LAKE 127-129 SECOND AVENUE LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 28, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMMar 29, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMMar 10, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMMar 10, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDMEDIUMFeb 18, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY
311MEDIUMFeb 10, 2026
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
311MEDIUMFeb 2, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
HPDHIGHJan 31, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEAVY DUTY LOCKING MECHANISM AT DOOR AT BUILDING ENTRA
HPDMEDIUMJan 31, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING A
311MEDIUMJan 27, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: — – —
—Area: $6,190
1 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $9,950
2 Bed
This building: $5,495 – $5,495
—Area: —
3 Bed
This building: $5,895 – $7,750
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $8,000 – $8,000
—Area: —

Review Summary

9 reviews

2.0 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 9 reviews · avg 2.0 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"Pros: Large units for the price Cons: Dirty stair well and trash area Advice to landlord: Clean up"

— Anonymous · Jun 2024

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Neighborhood Vibe

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.

NightlifeGritty-ChicYoung CrowdFoodieHistoric

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

1 AV/E 1 STM15-SBS
0.3 mi7 min
1 AV/E 1 STM15
0.3 mi7 min
EAST HOUSTON ST/2 AVM21
0.4 mi7 min
EAST HOUSTON ST/1 AVM21
0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Cascades High SchoolHigh School
0.4 mi9 min
Ged-P2g-Jeffrey Tenzer-AhsepGED/Alt
0.4 mi9 min
Forsyth Satellite AcademyHigh School
0.4 mi9 min
Earth SchoolElementary
0.5 mi9 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Union SquareK-8
0.5 mi9 min
Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.7 mi15 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

La Salle AcademyHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
St George AcademyHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
Grace Church High SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi4 min

At a glance

Year built1900

Floors6

Total units24

Rent-stab units24

ClassC7

BBL1004630028

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131 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

131 2 AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

WEST LAKE 127-129 SECOND AVENUE LLC

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

East Village

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

What tenants actually say.

Rental intelligence.

The landlord.

WEST LAKE 127-129 SECOND AVENUE LLC

131 2 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

Building amenities.

History of the building.

Location & daily life.

East Village

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

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