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279 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA|Gramercy Park
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
- High school nearby
Great for
Social life
Eco living
Amenities for 279 1st Ave, Gramercy Park
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About 279 1st Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 42% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Gramercy Park.
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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 279 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 miles away
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos are available for this address
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Gramercy Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10003 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Gramercy Park
2-bedroom apartments at 279 1st Ave cost about 42% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Gramercy Park
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $5,688 |
| November 2024 | $5,467 |
| 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 | $5,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $6,042 |
| November 2024 | $5,967 |
| December 2024 | $5,711 |
| January 2025 | $5,973 |
| February 2025 | $6,036 |
| March 2025 | $6,425 |
| April 2025 | $6,499 |
| May 2025 | $5,782 |
| June 2025 | $5,959 |
| July 2025 | $6,100 |
| August 2025 | $6,278 |
| September 2025 | $6,433 |
| October 2025 | $6,392 |
| November 2025 | $6,349 |
| December 2025 | $6,299 |
| January 2026 | $6,164 |
| February 2026 | $6,024 |
| March 2026 | $6,071 |
| April 2026 | $6,416 |
| May 2026 | $6,497 |
| June 2026 | $6,712 |
| July 2026 | $6,923 |
| August 2026 | $7,155 |
| September 2026 | $7,281 |
| October 2026 | $7,250 |
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Can I afford to live at 279 1st Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 months ago | $4,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,850 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 279 1st Ave
P.S. 226M
345 e 15th st
new york, NY, 10003
PK, K-12Public
The East Village Community School
185 1st ave
new york, NY, 10003
PK, K-5Public
A-
The Children's Workshop School
610 e 12th st
new york, NY, 10009
PK, K-5Public
B+
The 47 American Sign Language & English Lower School
223 e 23rd st
new york, NY, 10010
PK, K-8Public
A-
P.S. 34 - Franklin D. Roosevelt
730 e 12th st
new york, NY, 10009
PK, K-8Public
C+
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Neighborhood
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Getting around New York near 279 1st Ave
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
10/10
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 279 1st Ave, New York
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' 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
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very 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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