East Village
Historic neighborhood known for its counterculture history and eclectic character.
East Village Building Violation Profile
Measured from HPD violations and 311 complaints filed in the 12 months to September 2026, matched to this area's buildings. Use it to set expectations before you sign or hire.
Rodent complaints ran 8.1 per 1,000 apartments, close to the citywide 8.8.
Heat and hot water complaints in East Village ran 68.5 per 1,000 apartments over that year, below the citywide 125.7.
The median East Village apartment building went up in 1900, 62.6% of apartments sit in buildings from before 1940 (citywide 45.8%), and 35.9% are in buildings of five floors or fewer (citywide 37.1%).
Most common HPD issues in East Village
HPD issued 14.1 violations per 100 apartments in East Village over the 12 months to September 2026, below the citywide 30.1. Immediately hazardous Class C conditions ran 4.7 per 100 apartments against 9.2 citywide, and 51.4% of buildings recorded none.
Area figures describe 1,800 buildings holding 39,985 apartments, so check the specific address before you sign: one building's record can sit far from its neighborhood's average.
What the Records Show in East Village
Buildings in East Village averaged 14.1 HPD violations per 100 apartments over the 12 months to September 2026, below the citywide 30.1. Immediately hazardous Class C conditions ran 4.7 per 100 apartments against 9.2 citywide, and 51.4% of buildings recorded none at all.
| Measure | East Village | Citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment buildings | 1,800 | 172,071 |
| Apartments | 39,985 | 2,846,490 |
| HPD violations per 100 apartments | 14.1 | 30.1 |
| Class C (immediately hazardous) per 100 | 4.7 | 9.2 |
| Buildings with no violations | 51.4% | 45.3% |
| Apartments in pre-1940 buildings | 62.6% | 45.8% |
| Apartments in buildings of 5 floors or fewer | 35.9% | 37.1% |
| Median year built | 1900 | n/a |
Figures cover buildings with three or more apartments in East Village, using HPD violations inspected in the 12 months to September 2026 and city lot records. Citywide figures use the same method. Search a specific address for that building’s own record.
Building Grades in East Village
1,800 apartment buildings in East Village were scored on October 8, 2026. 27.7% graded D or F, above the citywide 19.8%, and 46.1% graded A against 65.8% citywide. The average score was 75.3 out of 100.
Lowest-Scoring Buildings in East Village
| # | Building | Grade | Score | Open Class C | Open Class B | Open HPD cases | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 219 Avenue A10009 · 11 apartments · built 1900 | F | 0 | 58 | 55 | 0 | AEP |
| 2 | 298 East 3 Street10009 · 9 apartments · built 1923 | F | 0 | 20 | 105 | 0 | none |
| 3 | 83 1 Place10003 · 20 apartments · built 1900 | F | 0 | 21 | 147 | 0 | none |
| 4 | 504 East 11 Street10009 · 32 apartments · built 1900 | F | 0 | 56 | 149 | 0 | AEPVacate order |
| 5 | 110 East 1 Street10009 · 24 apartments · built 1900 | F | 0 | 60 | 44 | 1 | 470 heat complaints |
| 6 | 9 Avenue B10009 · 8 apartments · built 1900 | F | 0 | 10 | 42 | 0 | 14 heat complaints |
| 7 | 129 Avenue C10009 · 8 apartments · built 1900 | F | 0 | 10 | 42 | 0 | 56 heat complaints |
| 8 | 514F East 13 Street10009 · 13 apartments · built 1900 | F | 0 | 28 | 29 | 0 | none |
| 9 | 274 East 3 Street10009 · 9 apartments · built 1900 | F | 0 | 12 | 41 | 0 | 9 heat complaints |
| 10 | 332 East 6 Street10003 · 12 apartments · built 1864 | F | 0 | 23 | 29 | 0 | none |
Rent-Stabilized Apartments in East Village
950 buildings here were billed the rent-stabilization fee for 9,202 apartments on the 2024 property tax bill. Among buildings billed in both years, the count fell 9% from 2018 to 2024. Check whether a specific building is on the list with the rent-stabilization checker.
| Building | Stabilized units 2018 | Stabilized units 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 East 10 Street10003 | 82 | 9 | -73 |
| 223 East 6 Street10003 | 86 | 18 | -68 |
| 254 East 2 Street10009 | 47 | 4 | -43 |
| 338 East 8 Street10009 | 77 | 45 | -32 |
| 416 East 13 Street10009 | 34 | 2 | -32 |
Scores use the formula on the methodology page, applied to every lot with three or more apartments; the table ranks buildings with six or more. Stabilized unit counts are building totals from the DOF tax bill, compiled by nycdb, and say nothing about any individual apartment. See the most distressed buildings in the borough.
Services in East Village
Each service page is tailored to East Village’s building stock and common violation patterns.
Violation-Linked Repairs
For when East Village buildings already have open violations
Pre-Lease & Investigation
Audit a East Village building before you commit
Move-In Essentials
For after you’ve checked the building
Building Stock & Character
Pre-war tenements, walk-ups, some newer developments
Young, artsy, great food scene, nightlife, punk rock history
L train (1st Ave), 6 train (Astor Place), F train (2nd Ave)
Noisy at night, small apartments, walk-ups everywhere, expensive