626 1st Avenue
Also known as 400 East 36th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Strong building qualityBased on violations, complaints, and amenities
- Notable amenitiesBike Room, Doorman, Gym
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building5 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood5 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
What it's like to live here
The Copper is a 47-story building in Murray Hill with 761 residential units, built in 2014. It has a mixed resident rating of 3.7/5 from 264 reviews, indicating some satisfaction but also notable concerns. While the building offers a range of amenities like a pool, gym, and children's playroom, it also has a higher-than-average number of open HPD violations and 311 complaints compared to the neighborhood. Management: Limited review data on management, but the presence of a live-in super suggests some level of on-site support. Building condition: Currently, The Copper has 6 open HPD violations, including 1 Class C for pests, which is more than 5x ABOVE the Murray Hill average. Additionally, it has 8 311 complaints in the last year, which is 104% ABOVE the neighborhood average. Value: No pricing data available for comparison against neighborhood median rents.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Murray Hill
Manhattan · 587 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,596 1BR · $7,250 2BR
3 parks · 1.4 acres · incl. Robert Moses Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (8 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests3
- Lead Paint3
- Window/Door1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT W7A, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Oct 11, 2024Class C - Water/Plumbing
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT W17E, 17th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jun 3, 2026Class A - Pests
A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
May 8, 2026Class A - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR KNOB AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT W7A, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Sep 8, 2025Class A - Pests
A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Jun 13, 2025Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,937.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,595.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,250 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $9,572.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
AMERICAN COPPER BUILDING JUNIOR MEMBER L LC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 8 open HPD violations on record, including 1 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 5 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 384 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Murray Hill is about $5,596/month for a one-bedroom.
- What do residents say about living here?
- Google reviewers rate this building 3.7 out of 5 across 264 reviews.