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242 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA|Soho
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- More space
Great for
Eco living
Social life
Amenities for 242 Lafayette St, Soho
Appliances
| ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment |
Community
| Five Floors |
Other
| Three Rooms |
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About 242 Lafayette St
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Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 242 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 1350 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.3 miles away
- Priced higher than average
- Some 2-bedrooms here are $7300 more than the median rent in this area
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Soho |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10012 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Soho
2-bedroom apartments at 242 Lafayette St cost about 16% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Soho
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $5,400 |
| December 2024 | $5,162 |
| January 2025 | $5,322 |
| February 2025 | $5,498 |
| March 2025 | $5,620 |
| April 2025 | $5,896 |
| May 2025 | $5,539 |
| June 2025 | $5,537 |
| July 2025 | $5,073 |
| August 2025 | $5,248 |
| September 2025 | $5,375 |
| October 2025 | $5,195 |
| November 2025 | $5,090 |
| December 2025 | $5,073 |
| January 2026 | $5,081 |
| February 2026 | $5,126 |
| March 2026 | $5,312 |
| April 2026 | $5,471 |
| May 2026 | $5,498 |
| June 2026 | $5,586 |
| July 2026 | $5,411 |
| August 2026 | $5,414 |
| September 2026 | $5,458 |
| October 2026 | $5,523 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $13,406 |
| December 2024 | $13,789 |
| January 2025 | $14,364 |
| February 2025 | $16,116 |
| March 2025 | $15,826 |
| April 2025 | $15,178 |
| May 2025 | $12,194 |
| June 2025 | $12,334 |
| July 2025 | $13,867 |
| August 2025 | $13,976 |
| September 2025 | $14,315 |
| October 2025 | $13,730 |
| November 2025 | $13,788 |
| December 2025 | $13,562 |
| January 2026 | $13,520 |
| February 2026 | $12,642 |
| March 2026 | $13,387 |
| April 2026 | $13,499 |
| May 2026 | $13,359 |
| June 2026 | $13,112 |
| July 2026 | $12,175 |
| August 2026 | $13,498 |
| September 2026 | $13,137 |
| October 2026 | $12,500 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$580,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago | $60,000 | Studio | 0 bath |
Schools near 242 Lafayette St
P.S. 130 - Hernando De Soto
143 baxter st
new york, NY, 10013
PK, K-5Public
A
P.S. 150 - Tribeca Learning Center
28-42 trinity pl
new york, NY, 10006
PK, K-5Public
A
New Explorations into Science, Technology & Math School
111 columbia st
new york, NY, 10002
K-12Public
A+
P.S. 226M
345 e 15th st
new york, NY, 10003
PK, K-12Public
The 47 American Sign Language & English Lower School
223 e 23rd st
new york, NY, 10010
PK, K-8Public
A-
Neighborhood
Soho | New York, NY
Getting around New York near 242 Lafayette St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 242 Lafayette St, New York
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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242 Lafayette St, New York, NY
242 Lafayette St New York, NY
Occupied
GL
Studio
– Baths
$60,000
Occupied
3S
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
$8,500
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