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The Essex

$6,600 – $9,300/mo

1–3 bedrooms
1–2 baths
634–1,104 sq ft
7 units available

125 Delancey St, New York, NY, 10002

As of October 15, 2026, The Essex in New York, NY has 7 apartments for rent from $6,600 to $9,300/mo. One-bedrooms start at $6,600, two-bedrooms at $7,782, and three-bedrooms at $8,755. The average asking rent has risen 2.5% since April 29, 2026, from $7,500 to $7,686.

Floor plans

The Essex has 7 units available across 4 floor plans: a one-bedroom layout (634 sq ft), a two-bedroom layout (894–907 sq ft), and 2 three-bedroom layouts (1,095–1,104 sq ft). Prices checked October 15, 2026.

1B1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 634 Sq Ft

Starting at $6,600/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
0603	$6,600	634	Oct 15

2B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 894 – 907 Sq Ft

Starting at $7,782/mo

4 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
2502	$7,782	897	Oct 6
0902	$8,000	907	Oct 6
1002	$8,000	907	Oct 6
1105	$8,000	894	Oct 6

3B3

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,095 Sq Ft

Starting at $8,755/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
1109	$8,755	1,095	Oct 6

3B2

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,104 Sq Ft

Starting at $9,300/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
1809	$9,300	1,104	Oct 31

See all 32 units listed at The Essex, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At The Essex, a one-bedroom starts at about $7,120 a month all-in: $6,600 rent, $160 in listed fees, and an estimated $360 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A two-bedroom starts at about $8,404 and a three-bedroom at about $9,512.

All-in from$7,120/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Many landlords in New York ask for a yearly income of about 40× the monthly rent, so qualifying at The Essex takes about $264,000 a year for a one-bedroom, $311,280 for a two-bedroom, and $350,200 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $7,120 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $384,400 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$7,120/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$384,400/yr

Income to qualify

$264,000/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Essex has ranged from $5,525 to $9,139. The current average is $7,686, up $186 (2.5%) from $7,500 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (145 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for The Essex shows $160 a month in fees (community amenity fee $75, late fee $50, pet fee $35) and $20 due at signing (application fee).

Rent
$6,600 – $9,300/mo
Earliest move-in
Oct 6

Monthly fees

Community Amenity Fee	$75/mo
Late Fee	$50/mo
Pet Fee	$35/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$20

Amenities

The Essex lists 2 amenities: information coming soon! and smoke free.

Information Coming Soon!
Smoke Free

Amenity photos

Gym
2 photos
Roof deck
Work space
Playroom
Lobby

Location

125 Delancey St, New York, NY, 10002

Resident reviews

The Essex has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from resident reviews.

4.7

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management5.0

Building Quality5.0

Maintenance5.0

Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0

Location5.0

Overall23 reviews

Residents consistently praise the Essex for its attentive, professional staff across all roles—concierge, maintenance, porters, and security—who respond quickly to requests and create a welcoming environment. The building is well-maintained, clean, and safe, with excellent amenities and a desirable location with city views. One resident noted a minor wish for elevator paneling updates, but overall satisfaction is exceptionally high across service, condition, and community experience.

Management and staff consistently receive praise for responsiveness, professionalism, and attentiveness to resident needs. Service requests and repairs are handled in a timely manner, and the concierge and maintenance teams are noted for being friendly and helpful. The office staff and building team work together to maintain a clean, well-kept property and create a welcoming environment for residents.

Residents consistently praise the building's excellent physical condition, cleanliness, and maintenance standards. The property is well-maintained with responsive repair service and attentive upkeep of common areas and hallways. One review noted a minor aesthetic consideration regarding elevator paneling updates, though this did not detract from overall satisfaction with the building's quality and condition.

Maintenance requests are resolved promptly and efficiently at this property. Staff members are consistently described as responsive, attentive, and professional in addressing repair issues and work orders. The building is well-maintained overall, with repairs handled in a timely manner.

Residents consistently praise the property's well-maintained common areas, amenities, and shared spaces. Staff responsiveness to maintenance requests and package handling are highlighted as reliable. The building is noted for cleanliness and upkeep throughout hallways and community areas.

Residents highlight the property's excellent location with strong transit access and overall convenience. The area offers good transport links and accessibility to nearby amenities. The building layout contributes positively to the location experience with a thoughtful unit distribution per floor.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

The Essex is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking: Very walkable; Grade A+
Transit: Excellent; Grade A+
Biking: Very bikeable; Grade A+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Essex was good on 114 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 76, moderate). Daily highs averaged 86°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 19°F in February, the coldest.

Air quality

114 good-air days

of the past 365

Oct 15: Good, AQI 47

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

86° / 19°

average July high / February low

Oct 15: 69° high, 55° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

Very low

Oct 15–19 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: very low

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	34°F	21°F	55 (moderate)	13 of 31
February	34°F	19°F	75 (moderate)	7 of 28
March	54°F	36°F	59 (moderate)	9 of 31
April	65°F	45°F	53 (moderate)	12 of 30
May	74°F	55°F	57 (moderate)	11 of 31
June	84°F	66°F	64 (moderate)	6 of 30
July	86°F	70°F	76 (moderate)	2 of 31
August	84°F	69°F	69 (moderate)	1 of 31
September	76°F	62°F	54 (moderate)	10 of 30
October	66°F	51°F	51 (moderate)	15 of 31
November	52°F	38°F	51 (moderate)	15 of 30
December	38°F	25°F	53 (moderate)	13 of 31

Daily readings from Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

The Essex is a 195-unit building in New York, NY.

Building
Apartment · High-Rise
Total units
195

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Essex is Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, a public high school 0.1 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law Public · High	Public	High	0.1 mi
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy Public · High	Public	High	0.1 mi
Essex Street Academy Public · High	Public	High	0.1 mi
High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies Public · High	Public	High	0.1 mi
New Design High School Public · High	Public	High	0.1 mi
Lower East Side Preparatory High School Public · High	Public	High	0.2 mi
Community Resources Child Care Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.2 mi
Pre-School 142 Head Start Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.2 mi
Manhattan Charter School Charter · Elementary	Charter	Elementary	0.2 mi
Beth Jacob Parochial School Private · Middle	Private	Middle	0.2 mi