279 EAST 4 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

East Village · Manhattan, NY, 10009

Built 19006 floors12 unitsBBL 1003870047

Current rent range

$3,595 – $4,195 / mo

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

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279 EAST 4 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10009

279 EAST 4 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10009 is a 12-unit rental building in East Village, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations15last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units12DHCR records

Building age126 ybuilt 1900

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

1 BR

$3,995/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$4,195/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$4,195/mo

4 listings

1 BR

$3,595/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$3,895/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

January

Most expensive

May

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Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to January.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed1 listing

$3,995

$3,995 – $5,039

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

15 total

Door/Lock
7
Heat/Hot Water
2
Window/Guard
2
Paint/Plaster
1
Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

0 total

Noise - Residential
34
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
15
HEAT/HOT WATER
2
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
1
Dirty Condition
1

DOBTop Filings

5 total

DOB Violations
5

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOT COMPLIED WITHSep 1, 2025
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ...LOCK AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 16, 2025
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 16, 2025
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 16, 2025
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 31, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INSTALLED AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

10 amenities

OUTDOOR

Balcony

LAUNDRY

In-unit Laundry
On-site Laundry
Laundry

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
Air Conditioning
Rent Stabilized
Good Cause
Walk Up

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Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

NYCHA TRIBOROUGH PRESERVATION HDFC

Portfolio of 9 buildingsHead officer: HERMINIO TORRESMail: 1735 PARK AVE, New York, NY, 10035

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

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buildings

3.2

avg score / 5

B-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 9 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1900Building constructed12 units · 6 floors
nowNYCHA TRIBOROUGH PRESERVATION HDFCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 9 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

279 EAST 4 STREET · Manhattan · 40.723° N, -73.981° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

6 schools nearby2 min

The neighborhood

East Village

Alphabet City — Avenues A through D — is the East Village's grittier, more residential sibling. Community gardens dot the blocks, Tompkins Square Park anchors the social scene, and the Dominican and Puerto Rican roots run deep alongside newer craft cocktail spots.

—buildings tracked—avg LucidIQ$4,200median 1BR

58,418population$83kmedian income90%renters

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Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1900

Building constructed

12 units · 6 floors · class C4

2024

Rent stabilization on file

12 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: NYCHA TRIBOROUGH PRESERVATION HDFC

Portfolio includes 9 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 24, 2026
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 24, 2026
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 24, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 14, 2026
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJan 18, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJan 7, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Television
311MEDIUMDec 20, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMDec 14, 2025
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMDec 6, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Television
311MEDIUMNov 23, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Talking

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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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: $3,495
1 Bed
This building: $3,995 – $3,995
5% belowArea: $4,200
2 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $5,000
3 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $7,895
4+ Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $8,995

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Neighborhood Vibe

Community GardensDiverseGrittyNightlifeArtsy

Energy Score

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Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score

Site EUI— kBtu/ft²

GHG Emissions— tCO₂e

2023 benchmarking data

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

EAST HOUSTON ST/BARUCH DRM21
0.3 mi7 min
COLUMBIA ST/RIVINGTON STM21M14D-SBS
0.4 mi7 min
EAST HOUSTON ST/MANGIN STM14D-SBSM21
0.4 mi8 min
ESSEX ST/RIVINGTON STM9
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Earth SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
P.s. 064 Robert SimonElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Tompkins Square Middle SchoolMiddle School
0.1 mi2 min
P.s. 015 Roberto ClementeElementary
0.1 mi3 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
0.7 mi14 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

New Amsterdam SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Connelly Ctr Education/holy Child MsElementary
0.1 mi3 min
Keswell SchoolElementary
0.3 mi5 min

At a glance

Year built1900

Floors6

Total units12

Rent-stab units12

ClassC4

BBL1003870047

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279 EAST 4 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

279 EAST 4 STREET

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.

NYCHA TRIBOROUGH PRESERVATION HDFC

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.

Building amenities.

Rent trends.

The landlord.

NYCHA TRIBOROUGH PRESERVATION HDFC

Rental intelligence.

279 EAST 4 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Village, NYC

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