NYC Zip Code 10002
10002Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Chinatown (eastern portion)
Overview
Zip code 10002 encompasses the Lower East Side and portions of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. This historically immigrant neighborhood has undergone significant transformation, with new luxury development alongside century-old tenement buildings. The area retains a vibrant street-level culture while experiencing rapid gentrification.
Building Types
Old Law and New Law tenement buildings (5-6 story walk-ups), NYCHA housing developments, newer luxury condo towers, and mixed-use commercial buildings.
Property Statistics
Condo median prices around $1M-$1.3M. High concentration of rent-stabilized housing. Significant NYCHA presence including several large public housing developments.
Notable Features
Dense mix of protected tenement architecture and new development. Active HPD enforcement area. Multiple NYCHA developments. Subject to the Special Lower Manhattan District in parts.
| Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,800 | $4,575 | $5,125 | $6,550 | $7,475 |
Modeled midpoints from Zillow’s ZIP-level asking-rent index (June 2026), scaled by bedroom count — informational only, not an appraisal. Rent-stabilized and subsidized leases follow their own legal rents. Check if your rent is fair — free →
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