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HomeNeighborhoodsEast Harlem
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4.5/5

East Harlem Report Card

10029 · Manhattan · 6,780 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

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Safety

Based on violent crime rate

C

Maintenance

Violations per building

C

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

6,780

Violations

49,561

Complaints

16,051

Reviews

911

Crime Summary (12 Months)

3,269

Total Incidents

321

Violent

779

Property

2,169

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Moderate
Violations/Bldg

7.3

Average

Complaints/Bldg

2.4

Average

Reviews

911

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

3,269

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

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245 EAST 110 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029

1,337 violations399 complaints
C

2070 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029

1,124 violations277 complaints
B

1309 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10029

959 violations344 complaints
N/A

111 EAST 100 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029

810 violations305 complaints
C

127 EAST 107 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10029

670 violations314 complaints

Largest Landlord

NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

558 buildings in this zip code

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East Harlem Vibe Check

East Harlem — El Barrio — is one of Manhattan's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods. The Latin music drifting from storefronts, the Museo del Barrio, and the sprawling La Marqueta market reflect deep Puerto Rican and Mexican roots, even as new development pushes in.

Latino CultureDiverseAffordableEvolvingCommunity-Rooted

Pros

  • ✓Authentic cultural experience
  • ✓Most affordable Manhattan rents
  • ✓Museo del Barrio
  • ✓6 train access

Cons

  • ✗Higher crime in some spots
  • ✗Limited dining variety
  • ✗Gentrification pressures
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Frequently Asked Questions About East Harlem

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 10029 zip code had 3,269 reported crime incidents, including 321 violent crimes and 779 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

East Harlem (10029) has 6,780 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.5 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 10029 zip code have a combined 49,561 housing violations on record (an average of 7.3 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in East Harlem (10029) is NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY, managing 558 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 911 reviews across 368 buildings in East Harlem (10029). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

East Harlem (10029) has 6,780 tracked buildings with 49,561 violations and 16,051 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how East Harlem (10029) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

East Harlem (10029) recorded 3,269 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 321 violent crimes, 779 property crimes, and 2,169 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 10029.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in East Harlem (10029) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 10029 zip code.

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

75,614

Median Income

$36k

Renters

93%

Median Age

38.3

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

354 transit stops nearby

13

Subway Stops

274

Bus Stops

67

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 16% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 45% of neighborhoods