What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is approximately $2,000 per month.

How does rent at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11226 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 27% below the neighborhood median.

Is 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 rent stabilized?

Yes, 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is rent stabilized with 7 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 14% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

The registered owner of 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is 5 EAST 21ST STREET LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 a good landlord?

5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, owned by 5 EAST 21ST STREET LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 245 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Yes, 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 245 housing violations and 662 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 have?

5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 offers 1 amenities including Fios Available. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

There are 10 schools near 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At Erasmus (7 min walk), High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus (7 min walk), High School For Service & Learning At Erasmus (7 min walk), Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism (7 min walk), Flatbush Ascend Charter School (7 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: CHURCH AV/FLATBUSH AV (B35), 0.28 mi away.

Is 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11226 zip code where 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is located had 3,775 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 338 violent crimes, 924 property crimes, and 2,513 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11226 for full details.

When was 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 built and how many units does it have?

5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 12 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

5 EAST 21 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Flatbush, NYC

Flatbush · Brooklyn, NY, 11226

Built 19104 floors12 unitsBBL 3050630027

Current rent range

$2,000 – $2,000 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★3.01 reviews

Verified reviews5EOwned by5 EAST 21ST STREET LLC3 bldgs

5 EAST 21 STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11226

5 EAST 21 STREET is a prewar 1910 building, 12 units in Flatbush, NYC. Owned by 5 EAST 21ST STREET LLC. Public records show 255 open violations, 662 311 complaints, 7 active litigation matters on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 7 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations245last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units12DHCR records

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints662last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

1 BR

$2,000/mo

7 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

May

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Potential savings: ~14% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,713

1 BR

This building: $2,000 – $2,000

27% belowArea: $2,750

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

1 Bed7 listings

$2,750

$2,750

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

107 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3016

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

245 total

Paint/Plaster
96
Window/Guard
24
Door/Lock
21
Smoke/CO Detector
19
Heat/Hot Water
14

311Top Complaints

662 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
586
UNSANITARY CONDITION
23
SAFETY
7
PLUMBING
6
DOOR/WINDOW
5

DOBTop Filings

10 total

DOB Violations
10

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(14 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV CERTIFIED ON TIMEApr 11, 2026
§27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE
Class ANOV SENT OUTMar 14, 2026
§27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE
Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 11, 2026
567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT AT BUILDING FRONT
Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 2, 2026
§ 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 2, 2026
§ 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

100%

2★

1★

Pros: 3 apartments for 4 floors. Not too much foot traffic. Good kitchen sizes with nice appliances. Close to the subway. Cons: Sometimes a little loud outside, but usually resolves quickly.

mixedMay 2021

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Fios Available

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

5 EAST 21ST STREET LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsMEMBER: CELESTE LAMARCHEMail: 57 FIFTH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11217

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.0

avg score / 5

B-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed12 units · 4 floors
now5 EAST 21ST STREET LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11226 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11226

Violent338

Property924

Quality-of-life2,513

Total incidents3,775

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About this area.

Flatbush · 11226

5 EAST 21 STREET · Brooklyn · 40.654° N, -73.961° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby6 min

7 schools nearby7 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

CHURCH AV/FLATBUSH AVB35
0.3 mi6 min
CHURCH AV/OCEAN AVB35
0.3 mi6 min
CHURCH AV/OCEAN AVB35
0.3 mi6 min
CHURCH AV/FLATBUSH AVB35
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At ErasmusSecondary
0.4 mi7 min
High School For Youth And Community Development At ErasmusHigh School
0.4 mi7 min
High School For Service & Learning At ErasmusHigh School
0.4 mi7 min
Academy Of Hospitality And TourismHigh School
0.4 mi7 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
0.3 mi7 min
Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolCharter
0.4 mi8 min
Success Academy Charter School - FlatbushElementary
0.4 mi8 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

City-Pro Group, Inc. - Bedford Ave
0.3 mi6 min
Lefferts Gardens MontessoriElementary
0.5 mi10 min
Starting Point Serv - St. Marks
0.6 mi13 min

The neighborhood

Flatbush

Flatbush around Church and Nostrand avenues is one of NYC's most vibrantly Caribbean neighborhoods — patois echoes on the streets, doubles vendors set up shop, and the Flatbush Junction outdoor market draws weekend crowds. It's affordable, lively, and deeply authentic.

7,559buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,750median 1BR

101,053population$76kmedian income86%renters

Caribbean CultureLivelyAffordableAuthenticDiverse

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Neighborhood overview

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Crime in 11226

See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Flatbush

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

East Flatbush· 1.1 mi Crown Heights· 1.12 mi Kensington· 1.16 mi Flatbush· 1.26 mi Midwood· 1.57 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1910

Floors4

Total units12

Rent-stab units12

ClassC1

BBL3050630027

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

12 units · 4 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

7 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 5 EAST 21ST STREET LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMMay 23, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 30, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 26, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 25, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 25, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 23, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 22, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 22, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 19, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 19, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is approximately $2,000 per month.
How does rent at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11226 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 27% below the neighborhood median.
Is 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 rent stabilized?
Yes, 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is rent stabilized with 7 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 14% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
The registered owner of 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is 5 EAST 21ST STREET LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 a good landlord?
5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, owned by 5 EAST 21ST STREET LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 245 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Yes, 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 245 housing violations and 662 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 have?
5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 offers 1 amenities including Fios Available. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
There are 10 schools near 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At Erasmus (7 min walk), High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus (7 min walk), High School For Service & Learning At Erasmus (7 min walk), Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism (7 min walk), Flatbush Ascend Charter School (7 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: CHURCH AV/FLATBUSH AV (B35), 0.28 mi away.
Is 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11226 zip code where 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is located had 3,775 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 338 violent crimes, 924 property crimes, and 2,513 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11226 for full details.
When was 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 built and how many units does it have?
5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 12 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
5 EAST 21 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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