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Historic immigrant neighborhood now a mix of old tenements and new development. Research any Lower East Side building before you sign — then find trusted local service providers.

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Building violation profile: Lower East Side

Pest Risk
High

Based on 311 pest complaint density and HPD pest-related violation history

Heat Complaint Level
High

Based on HPD heat & hot water violation frequency during heating season

Typical Building Age

Predominantly pre-war tenements (1890s-1930s) with pockets of new luxury development

Most common issues in Lower East Side

  • 1Roach and rodent infestations
  • 2Heat & hot water deficiencies
  • 3Bed bug complaints
  • 4Mold conditions
  • 5Illegal conversion complaints

About this data

The Lower East Side generates high HPD violation rates, particularly in its pre-war tenement stock which has some of the highest pest and heat complaint densities in Manhattan.

Renter tip for Lower East Side

LES tenement buildings are among NYC oldest rental stock -- run a full HPD and 311 check before signing, paying particular attention to heat complaints and pest inspection history.

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Building Types

Pre-war tenements, new luxury high-rises, public housing

Transit

F (2nd Ave stops), J/M/Z (Essex), B/D (Grand St)

Character

Gritty history, nightlife, diverse, rapidly changing

Challenges

Nightlife noise, changing character, varying building quality

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