Prism combines in-unit laundry, a staffed lobby and an indoor pool in the rental portion of a Park Avenue South tower. Residents consistently praise the service and upkeep. Apartment exposure and the full cost of living here are more useful distinctions than the long amenity list alone.
Residents praise attentive staff, prompt repairs and well-kept facilities. Critical feedback is much thinner, with a detailed recent complaint about move-out deductions.
Residents describe a helpful concierge and maintenance team, including immediate help with a failed refrigerator.
Residents value the indoor amenities, cleanliness and access to everyday Manhattan destinations.
A recent resident describes disputed painting and repair charges after a reassuring preliminary inspection.
Prism is a full-service NoMad rental tower with in-unit washer-dryers, central air and dishwashers standard, a 24-hour doorman and concierge, and an indoor lap pool and fitness center shared with the condominium. There is no on-site parking; storage and bike storage are paid add-ons.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Bike storage · Golf simulator · Screening room · Residents' lounge with catering kitchen and private dining room · Conference room · Children's playroom
Prism at Park Ave South is located at 50 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016. The NoMad location puts Madison Square Park, Park Avenue South restaurants and several subway connections nearby. Exposure makes a difference to light and street noise.
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Most housing complaints concern noise. Open self-closing-door violations make door upkeep worth checking, while exterior work about 50 feet away may bring disruption.
These records cover the whole building, including its rental and condominium apartments.
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1 additional older citation remains open.
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
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| Exterior work | 50 ft | Jun 2026 | |
Exterior repairs. Permitted work: general construction. | |||
| Conversion | 250 ft | Jul 2026 | |
Conversion to residential use. Permitted work: general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, standpipe, structural. | |||
| Conversion | 350 ft | Sep 2026 | |
Conversion to residential use. Permitted work: construction fence, foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, protection and mechanical methods, sidewalk shed, sprinklers, standpipe, structural, support of excavation, supported scaffold. | |||
| New building | 500 ft | Feb 2026 | |
Permitted work: general construction. | |||
| Demolition | 550 ft | Aug 2026 | |
Permitted work: full demolition, protection and mechanical methods, sprinklers. | |||
Recent studios and two-bedrooms offer more space at rents close to nearby medians. One-bedrooms also run larger, but carry a higher typical rent.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,085–$5,525 | $4,805 Same as area | 487 sf +5% vs area |
| 1 bed | $5,720–$8,735 | $7,180 +10% vs area | 772 sf +8% vs area |
| 2 beds | $8,975–$11,095 | $9,819 Same as area | 1,293 sf +13% vs area |
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

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| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#13A#13A | Studio | $4,850 | 440 | Oct 14, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#2G#2G | Studio | $5,310 | 479 | Sep 22, 26 | 98 | StreetEasy |
#20C#20C | Studio | $5,480 | 583 | Oct 8, 26 | 9 | StreetEasy |
#13J#13J | 1 bed | $7,335 | 754 | Sep 22, 26 | 21 | StreetEasy |
#5E#5E | 1 bed | $7,450 | 772 | Nov 24, 26 | 6 | StreetEasy |
#7E#7E | 1 bed | $7,535 | 772 | Oct 16, 26 | 74 | StreetEasy |
#6E#6E | 1 bed | $7,550 | 772 | Oct 21, 26 | 36 | StreetEasy |
#11E#11E | 1 bed | $7,565 | 772 | Sep 23, 26 | 26 | StreetEasy |
#20E#20E | 1 bed | $8,340 | 651 | Oct 1, 26 | 34 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 22 days on the market, versus 21 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 28% left within a week, so move fast when you see an apartment you like.
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#5C#5C | Studio | $4,525 | 515 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#9A#9A | Studio | $4,310 | 440 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#12L#12L | 1 bed | $5,825 | 680 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#14M#14M | 1 bed | $6,295 | 865 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#19E#19E | 1 bed | $7,500 | 772 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#19J#19J | 1 bed | $7,265 | 754 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#8I#8I | 1 bed | $6,370 | 714 | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#13M#13M | 1 bed | $6,095 | 865 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#14G#14G | 1 bed | $7,640 | 964 | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#6C#6C | Studio | $4,450 | 515 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#18D#18D | 2 beds | $9,225 | 1,471 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#6L#6L | 2 beds | $7,865 | 1,141 | ~3 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3F#3F | Studio | $4,225 | 431 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4E#4E | 1 bed | $6,975 | 772 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#4L#4L | 2 beds | $7,855 | 1,108 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#16L#16L | 1 bed | $5,695 | 680 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#20J#20J | 2 beds | $8,080 | 1,279 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#9F#9F | 1 bed | $6,565 | 774 | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#8A#8A | Studio | $3,975 | 440 | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#14H#14H | 1 bed | $6,965 | 883 | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#5J#5J | 1 bed | $6,055 | 714 | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#14D#14D | 2 beds | $8,965 | 1,439 | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#22I#22I | 2 beds | $8,000 | 1,279 | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#5D#5D | 2 beds | $8,225 | 1,340 | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3I#3I | 1 bed | $6,155 | 778 | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#8H#8H | 1 bed | $6,110 | 786 | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
New listings in past 12 months
Budget about $255/month on top of rent for utilities and the $65/month internet package.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$110 Paid separately. Estimated $110/month. Water~$18 Estimated monthly usage charge, based on the building’s published average for an apartment. Actual usage varies. Sewer~$24 Estimated monthly usage charge, based on the building’s published average for an apartment. Actual usage varies. Gas / central boiler~$32 Estimated monthly usage charge, based on the building’s published average for an apartment. Actual usage varies. Utility administration$6 $6/month for utility billing. Source: Prism at Park Ave South fees · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$190 |
Internet Internet Required $65/month internet package. Source: Prism at Park Ave South fees | $65 |
Estimated monthly total
~$255| Cost | One-time amount |
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| Application Application $17 application fee. Source: Prism at Park Ave South fees | $17 |
| Holding deposit Holding deposit Refundable $500 holding deposit, credited toward the security deposit. Source: Prism at Park Ave South fees | $500 |
| Security deposit Security deposit Refundable deposit of $3,798; the amount varies by apartment and approval. Source: Prism at Park Ave South fees | $3,798 |
| Utility setup Utility setup One-time utility billing setup fee. Source: Prism at Park Ave South fees | $10 |
