Lenox Hill, Manhattan

1278 1st Avenue

A 28-unit building built in 1900 in Lenox Hill, Manhattan. We've seen 5 listings here since April 2026, with a two-bedroom asking a median of $3,795.
  • Built 1900
  • 28 units
  • Rent-stabilized units on record
  • Updated September 2026
2 bedrooms ask
$3,795
median
Listings seen
5
since Apr 2026
Stabilized units
11
10 in 2007
HPD violations
14
last 12 months
Asking rents

What apartments at 1278 1st Avenue ask

Median asking rent by size across 5 listings seen between April 2026 and September 2026. From public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Asking rents, not signed leases.

  • 2 bedrooms$3,795$3,475 to $3,7953 listings
  • 3+ bedrooms$4,473$3,950 to $4,9952 listings
Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units on record

Unit counts from NYC tax records, via JustFix's Who Owns What.

Latest

11

In 2007

10

Units

28

This means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized or carries a legal rent. Always check a unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.

Building conditions

14 HPD violations in the last 12 months

Housing code violations issued by NYC HPD, by class. Data as of September 7, 2026.

Class C

4

Immediately hazardous

Class B

9

Hazardous

Class A

1

Non-hazardous

29 open violations · 11 complaints in 12 months · 1 eviction filing in 12 months

Ownership

Who owns the building

From NYC HPD registration records, via JustFix's Who Owns What. Company names only.

Owner
Bel Fratello LLC
Portfolio
22 buildings · 187 units
Features

What listings here mention

Building features that most listings at this address report.

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FAQs

Common questions

Is 1278 1st Avenue rent-stabilized?
NYC tax records list 11 rent-stabilized units at 1278 1st Avenue (10 in 2007). That means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized. Confirm a specific unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.
How much is rent at 1278 1st Avenue?
Across 5 public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others between April 2026 and September 2026, median asking rents were $3,795 for a two-bedroom, $4,473 for three or more bedrooms. These are asking rents from listings, not signed leases.
Who owns 1278 1st Avenue?
NYC HPD registration records link 1278 1st Avenue to Bel Fratello LLC, which is associated with 22 buildings and 187 units in NYC. Ownership data comes from JustFix's Who Owns What.
How many HPD violations does 1278 1st Avenue have?
HPD issued 14 violations at 1278 1st Avenue in the last 12 months, including 4 class C (immediately hazardous), and 29 are currently open. Data as of September 7, 2026.