2-bedroom apartment for rent in Lower East Side
269 E Houston St #5F, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10002
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About this home
Apartment for rent in Lower East Side, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $5,995/mo. Available from Nov 1, 2026.
From the original listing · ZillowShowHide
269 East Houston / 188 Suffolk Street Prime Lower East Side
Gut-Renovated 2BR | Unobstructed Skyline Views | Incredible Natural Light & Skylight | In-Unit Laundry
Only 0.5-Month Security Deposit!
APARTMENT FEATURES:
Beautifully gut-renovated 2-bedroom residence Two spacious queen-sized bedrooms Unobstructed city and skyline views from every room Incredible natural light pouring in throughout the home Skylight in the living room bringing in even more natural sunlight Multiple exposures offering bright, open views Both bedrooms feature windows, closets, and excellent natural light Beautiful exposed brick adding classic NYC character Polished hardwood floors throughout Recessed lighting Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances Dishwasher and microwave In-unit washer and dryer Beautifully renovated bathroom with rainfall showerhead Contemporary finishes throughout Virtual doorman Prime Lower East Side location
LOCATION:
Prime location at the intersection of the Lower East Side and East Village Moments from Essex Market, Katz's Delicatessen, and Russ & Daughters Surrounded by some of Downtown Manhattan's best restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightlife Convenient access to the East Village, Nolita, SoHo, and the rest of Downtown Manhattan Vibrant neighborhood offering the best of NYC living
Beautifully gut-renovated and flooded with natural light, this stunning two-bedroom residence features unobstructed city and skyline views from every room, plus a skylight that pours additional sunlight into the living space.
Both queen-sized bedrooms offer windows, closets, and incredible views. Exposed brick, polished hardwood floors, and modern finishes complement the stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, renovated bathroom, and in-unit washer and dryer.
Ideally located between the Lower East Side and East Village, moments from Essex Market, Katz's, Russ & Daughters, and some of Downtown Manhattan's best dining, shopping, and nightlife.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 72/100 · Complete
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Photos19/25
- Full points: 9 photos15/15
- Some points: Some photos are small (about 600 px)4/10
Details14/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- No points: No size0/2
- Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Full points: Description of 281 words3/3
True cost15/15
- Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy14/15
- Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
- Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1920, 15 homes)4/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 2 days ago4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
- No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5
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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.
Fees and terms
First month $5,995, a one-month deposit $5,995 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Amenities
In the home
- Dishwasher
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy) | First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy) | $5,995/mo |
| Oct 29, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $5,995/mo |
From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.
Compared with the area
Asks $5,995/mo, 16% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Lower East Side.
- Median here
- $7,100/mo
- 42 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $5,495–$7,995
- The middle half of listings
Priced in line with similar homes here.
2.4% of these listings have cut their price.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Lower East SideLocation
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- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10002Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Delancey St-Essex StF M J Z7 min walk
- 2 AvF8 min walk
- BoweryJ Z13 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 1
- School for Global Leadersmiddle, grades 6-8140 m
- P.S. 020 Anna Silverelementary, grades PK-5140 m
- New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High Schoolk-12, grades K-12530 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
15 units · 6 floors · built 1920 · 1 more home listed here
Building record for 271 East Houston Street
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)271 East Houston Street · BBL 1-00350-0012 · built 1920 · 15 units
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- 31 (A 11 · B 17 · C 3)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 14
- Rent stabilization
- Had 4 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 271 East Houston Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.
Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized
3 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 30, 2026Last checked on Zillow Oct 30, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.
