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HomeNeighborhoodsUpper East Side
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4.0/5

Upper East Side Report Card

10021 · Manhattan · 4,416 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

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Safety

Based on violent crime rate

B

Maintenance

Violations per building

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Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

4,416

Violations

8,178

Complaints

2,208

Reviews

805

Crime Summary (12 Months)

900

Total Incidents

51

Violent

552

Property

297

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Low Activity
Violations/Bldg

1.9

Below avg

Complaints/Bldg

0.5

Below avg

Reviews

805

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

900

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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305 E 75TH ST, New York, NY 10021

119 violations0 complaints
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213 EAST 76 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10021

92 violations54 complaints
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324 EAST 73 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10021

74 violations0 complaints
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425 E 75th St, Manhattan, NY, 10021

62 violations0 complaints
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1360 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10021

61 violations34 complaints

Largest Landlord

401 EAST 74TH ST OWNERS CORP

186 buildings in this zip code

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Upper East Side Vibe Check

The heart of the Upper East Side between Lexington and Fifth — Museum Mile runs along Central Park, Madison Avenue boutiques cater to old money, and pre-war doorman buildings line every block. It's Manhattan at its most classically elegant.

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Pros

  • ✓The Met, Guggenheim, and Museum Mile
  • ✓Central Park access
  • ✓Madison Avenue shopping
  • ✓Excellent schools

Cons

  • ✗Very expensive
  • ✗Can feel stuffy
  • ✗Limited nightlife
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper East Side

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 10021 zip code had 900 reported crime incidents, including 51 violent crimes and 552 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 (10021) has 4,416 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.0 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 10021 zip code have a combined 8,178 housing violations on record (an average of 1.9 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Upper East Side (10021) is 401 EAST 74TH ST OWNERS CORP, managing 186 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 805 reviews across 268 buildings in Upper East Side (10021). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Upper East Side (10021) has 4,416 tracked buildings with 8,178 violations and 2,208 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Upper East Side (10021) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Upper East Side (10021) recorded 900 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 51 violent crimes, 552 property crimes, and 297 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 10021.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Upper East Side (10021) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 10021 zip code.

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

40,642

Median Income

$149k

Renters

55%

Median Age

43

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

341 transit stops nearby

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Subway Stops

269

Bus Stops

61

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 52% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 38% of neighborhoods