What is the rent for a studio at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10022 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 87% above the neighborhood median.

Is 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

Based on historical listing data, December tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to December could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

The registered owner of 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 is 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 a good landlord?

221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022, owned by 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

Yes, 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

There are 7 schools near 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Art And Design High School (3 min walk), Art And Design High School (3 min walk), P.s. 059 Beekman Hill International (3 min walk), East Side Elementary School, Ps 267 (4 min walk), Browning School (6 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 57 ST/1 AV (M57, M31), 0.27 mi away.

Is 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10022 zip code where 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 is located had 1,167 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 78 violent crimes, 603 property crimes, and 486 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10022 for full details.

When was 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 built and how many units does it have?

221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 was built in 1915, has 3 floors, contains 2 total units, 1 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?

221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

221 EAST 59 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Midtown East, NYC

Midtown East · Manhattan, NY, 10022

Built 19153 floors2 unitsBBL 1014140011

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.01 reviews

Verified reviews2&Owned by219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC3 bldgs

221 EAST 59 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10022

221 EAST 59 STREET is a prewar 1915 building, 2 units in Midtown East, NYC. Owned by 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC. Public records show 2 open violations, 11 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age111 ybuilt 1915

311 complaints11last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,350/mo

1 BR

$3,500/mo

2 BR

$3,870/mo

3 BR

$4,820/mo

4 BR

$5,200/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

December

Most expensive

November

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Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to December.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $2,848 – $3,852

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $2,975 – $4,025

87% aboveArea: $1,875

2 BR

This building: $3,290 – $4,451

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $4,097 – $5,543

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $4,420 – $5,980

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$3,350

$2,848 – $3,852

1 Bed

$3,500

$1,813 – $1,938

2 Bed

$3,870

$3,290 – $4,451

3 Bed

$4,820

$4,097 – $5,543

4 Bed

$5,200

$4,420 – $5,980

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

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Midtown East

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$5,023

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

23%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

188 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

125

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

1218

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

11 total

Noise - Residential
7
HEAT/HOT WATER
2
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
1
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
1

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

100%

1★

Pros: Rooftop deck has decent use during the summer. But not a well maintained roof and the flooring is crusty. Cons: Former tenant here. Would avoid this build due to unresponsive management and structural problems in…

negativeJun 2023

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildings

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.8

avg score / 5

C+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

B219 EAST 59 STREETManhattan7.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1915Building constructed2 units · 3 floors
now219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10022 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10022

Violent78

Property603

Quality-of-life486

Total incidents1,167

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About this area.

Midtown East · 10022

221 EAST 59 STREET · Manhattan · 40.761° N, -73.965° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby5 min

4 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

E 57 ST/1 AVM57M31
0.3 mi5 min
1 AV/E 55 STM15
0.3 mi6 min
2 AV/E 54 STM15
0.3 mi6 min
E 55 ST/1 AVM57
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Art And Design High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi3 min
Art And Design High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi3 min
P.s. 059 Beekman Hill InternationalElementary
0.1 mi3 min
East Side Elementary School, Ps 267Elementary
0.2 mi4 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Browning SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min
St Vincent Ferrer High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi6 min
American University Of BeirutCollege
0.4 mi8 min

The neighborhood

Midtown East

Sutton Place and the eastern Midtown corridor offer a quieter, more residential alternative to the Midtown bustle just blocks away. The East River promenade, elegant townhouses, and proximity to the U.N. give it a diplomatic, polished character.

4,580buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$1,875median 1BR

33,586population$161kmedian income51%renters

QuietPolishedResidentialWaterfront ViewsUpscale

Explore Midtown East

Neighborhood overview

Midtown East→

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Crime in 10022

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Midtown East

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper East Side· 0.32 mi Murray Hill· 0.5 mi Midtown East· 0.82 mi Midtown West· 1.16 mi Midtown West· 1.19 mi

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06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1915

Floors3

Total units2

ClassS1

BBL1014140011

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1915

Building constructed

2 units · 3 floors · class S1

now

Current owner: 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

11 events

311MEDIUMNov 2, 2023
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMOct 26, 2023
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMMay 6, 2023
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMOct 16, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 9, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMNov 14, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJul 3, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMay 2, 2021
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMay 1, 2021
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 3, 2021
Request Large Bulky Item Collection

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10022 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 87% above the neighborhood median.
Is 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
Based on historical listing data, December tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to December could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
The registered owner of 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 is 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 a good landlord?
221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022, owned by 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
Yes, 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
There are 7 schools near 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Art And Design High School (3 min walk), Art And Design High School (3 min walk), P.s. 059 Beekman Hill International (3 min walk), East Side Elementary School, Ps 267 (4 min walk), Browning School (6 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: E 57 ST/1 AV (M57, M31), 0.27 mi away.
Is 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10022 zip code where 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 is located had 1,167 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 78 violent crimes, 603 property crimes, and 486 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10022 for full details.
When was 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 built and how many units does it have?
221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 was built in 1915, has 3 floors, contains 2 total units, 1 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022?
221 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10022 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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