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HomeNeighborhoodsLower East Side
B
3.8/5

Lower East Side Report Card

10002 · Manhattan · 1,782 buildings tracked

B

Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

D

Maintenance

Violations per building

D

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

1,782

Violations

24,043

Complaints

11,456

Reviews

1,629

Crime Summary (12 Months)

3,539

Total Incidents

239

Violent

1,639

Property

1,661

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

High Activity
Violations/Bldg

13.5

Above avg

Complaints/Bldg

6.4

Above avg

Reviews

1,629

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

3,539

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

D

135 CHRYSTIE STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002

408 violations33 complaints
C

225 CHERRY STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002

368 violations362 complaints
B

621 WATER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002

345 violations332 complaints
B

151 NORFOLK STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002

330 violations0 complaints
A

265 CHERRY STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002

303 violations164 complaints

Largest Landlord

NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

20 buildings in this zip code

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Lower East Side Vibe Check

The Lower East Side still carries the grit and hustle of its immigrant roots, now layered with cocktail bars, vintage shops, and some of the city's best dumplings. Weekend nights get rowdy along Orchard and Ludlow, but weekday mornings belong to the old-timers at the corner bodegas.

NightlifeDiverseFoodieGritty-ChicHistoric

Pros

  • ✓Incredible food diversity
  • ✓Vibrant nightlife
  • ✓Essex Market
  • ✓F/M/J/Z subway access

Cons

  • ✗Loud weekend nights
  • ✗Aging building stock
  • ✗Limited green space
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower East Side

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 10002 zip code had 3,539 reported crime incidents, including 239 violent crimes and 1,639 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Lower East Side (10002) has 1,782 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 3.8 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 10002 zip code have a combined 24,043 housing violations on record (an average of 13.5 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Lower East Side (10002) is NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY, managing 20 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 1,629 reviews across 489 buildings in Lower East Side (10002). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Lower East Side (10002) has 1,782 tracked buildings with 24,043 violations and 11,456 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Lower East Side (10002) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Lower East Side (10002) recorded 3,539 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 239 violent crimes, 1,639 property crimes, and 1,661 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 10002.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Lower East Side (10002) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 10002 zip code.

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

A

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A

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49 buildings

A

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

76,518

Median Income

$43k

Renters

83%

Median Age

44.2

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

384 transit stops nearby

20

Subway Stops

247

Bus Stops

116

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 14% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 9% of neighborhoods