What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $3,500 to $3,950 per month, with a median of $3,725.

How does rent at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10028 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 53% below the neighborhood median.

Is 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 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 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

The registered owner of 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is 521B EAST 85TH STREET,. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?

521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by 521B EAST 85TH STREET,, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 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 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

Yes, 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 2 housing violations and 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 have?

521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 offers 4 amenities including Dishwasher, Hardwood Floors, View, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 have laundry facilities?

Yes, 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 offers laundry amenities: Dishwasher.

What schools are near 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

There are 10 schools near 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Yorkville Community School (4 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (7 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (7 min walk), East Side Middle School (8 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3 (15 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: YORK AV/E 82 ST (M31), 0.20 mi away.

Is 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10028 zip code where 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is located had 434 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 20 violent crimes, 296 property crimes, and 118 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10028 for full details.

When was 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?

521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1910, has 5 floors, contains 10 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?

521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

521B EAST 85 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper East Side, NYC

Upper East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10028

Built 19105 floors10 unitsBBL 1015820012

Current rent range

$3,500 – $3,950 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★3.02 reviews

Verified reviews5EOwned by521B EAST 85TH STREET,3 bldgs

521B EAST 85 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10028

521B EAST 85 STREET is a prewar 1910 building, 5 floors, 10 units in Upper East Side, NYC. Owned by 521B EAST 85TH STREET,. Public records show 4 open violations, 1 311 complaint on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews23.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints1last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$3,725/mo

22 listings

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

May

Most expensive

April

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Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to May.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $5,440

2 BR

This building: $3,500 – $3,950

53% belowArea: $7,996

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $9,138

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed22 listings

$7,996

$7,996

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper East Side

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

Asking rent

$4,643

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

17%

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

132 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

2157

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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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

2 total

Pest Infestation
2

311Top Complaints

1 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
1

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 4, 2025
(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.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 15, 2023
(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.

See all 2 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

50%

3★

2★

50%

1★

Unit 3B Pros: Spacious apt, ok location… Cons: The landlord is a terrible person. Multiple times he threatened to evict me for not breaking down a small box. He allowed his son to move in and smoke weed and had a very…

negativeFeb 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Great two bedroom, spacious, high ceilings, quiet and safe block, lots of closet space, two entrances, no real pest issues, kitchen had enough counter space to cook or put appliances Cons: You can hear bother upst…

positiveSep 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

4 amenities

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher

OTHER

Hardwood Floors
View
Good Cause

04 / 09

Building amenities.

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The landlord.

521B EAST 85TH STREET,

Portfolio of 3 buildingsPARTNER: DANNY REBIBOMail: 165 7TH AVE SOUTH, New York, NY, 10014

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 constructed10 units · 5 floors
now521B EAST 85TH STREET,Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

10028 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10028

Violent20

Property296

Quality-of-life118

Total incidents434

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About this area.

Upper East Side · 10028

521B EAST 85 STREET · Manhattan · 40.775° N, -73.946° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

YORK AV/E 82 STM31
0.2 mi4 min
E 80 ST/EAST END AVM79-SBS
0.3 mi6 min
1 AV/E 81 STM15M15-SBS
0.3 mi6 min
YORK AV/E 79 STM79-SBSM31
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Yorkville Community SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 290 Manhattan New SchoolElementary
0.3 mi7 min
P.s. 290 Manhattan New SchoolElementary
0.3 mi7 min
East Side Middle SchoolMiddle School
0.4 mi8 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3K-12
0.7 mi15 min
Innovation Charter High SchoolHigh School
0.7 mi15 min
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3K-12
0.7 mi15 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Chapin SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
St Joseph's School-YorkvilleElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Brearley SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min

The neighborhood

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side in the 80s and 90s is old-money Manhattan at its most refined — Yorkville's German heritage peeks through, Museum Mile continues along Fifth, and quiet residential blocks make it one of the city's best family neighborhoods.

4,721buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$5,440median 1BR

45,717population$160kmedian income64%renters

ResidentialFamily-FriendlyUpscaleQuietMuseum Mile

Explore Upper East Side

Neighborhood overview

Upper East Side→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 10028

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Upper East Side

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper East Side· 0.22 mi Upper East Side· 0.39 mi Upper East Side· 0.4 mi Roosevelt Island· 0.53 mi East Harlem· 0.68 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

Floors5

Total units10

ClassC1

BBL1015820012

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

10 units · 5 floors · class C1

now

Current owner: 521B EAST 85TH STREET,

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

3 events

311MEDIUMMar 6, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
HPDLOWJun 4, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDLOWMar 15, 2023
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 ranges from $3,500 to $3,950 per month, with a median of $3,725.
How does rent at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10028 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 53% below the neighborhood median.
Is 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 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 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Based on historical listing data, May tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to May could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
The registered owner of 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is 521B EAST 85TH STREET,. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 a good landlord?
521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, owned by 521B EAST 85TH STREET,, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 2 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 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 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
Yes, 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 2 housing violations and 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 have?
521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 offers 4 amenities including Dishwasher, Hardwood Floors, View, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 have laundry facilities?
Yes, 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 offers laundry amenities: Dishwasher.
What schools are near 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
There are 10 schools near 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Yorkville Community School (4 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (7 min walk), P.s. 290 Manhattan New School (7 min walk), East Side Middle School (8 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3 (15 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: YORK AV/E 82 ST (M31), 0.20 mi away.
Is 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10028 zip code where 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 is located had 434 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 20 violent crimes, 296 property crimes, and 118 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10028 for full details.
When was 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 built and how many units does it have?
521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 was built in 1910, has 5 floors, contains 10 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028?
521B EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10028 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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