East Village, Manhattan

221 East Fifth Street

A 24-unit building built in 1896 in the East Village, Manhattan. We've seen 8 listings here since May 2026, with a one-bedroom asking a median of $3,495.
  • Built 1896
  • 24 units
  • Rent-stabilized units on record
  • Updated August 2026
1 bedroom ask
$3,495
median
Listings seen
8
since May 2026
Stabilized units
8
13 in 2007
HPD violations
0
last 12 months
Asking rents

What apartments at 221 East Fifth Street ask

Median asking rent by size across 8 listings seen between May 2026 and August 2026. From public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Asking rents, not signed leases.

  • Studio$2,990$2,9901 listing
  • 1 bedroom$3,495$3,250 to $3,7706 listings
Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units on record

Unit counts from NYC tax records, via JustFix's Who Owns What.

Latest

8

In 2007

13

Units

24

This means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized or carries a legal rent. Always check a unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.

Building conditions

No HPD violations in the last 12 months

Housing code violations issued by NYC HPD, by class. Data as of August 13, 2026.

Class C

0

Immediately hazardous

Class B

0

Hazardous

Class A

0

Non-hazardous

0 open violations · 0 complaints in 12 months · 0 eviction filings in 12 months

Ownership

Who owns the building

From NYC HPD registration records, via JustFix's Who Owns What. Company names only.

Owner
Matel Realty LLC
Portfolio
39 buildings · 789 units
Features

What listings here mention

Building features that most listings at this address report.

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FAQs

Common questions

Is 221 East Fifth Street rent-stabilized?
NYC tax records list 8 rent-stabilized units at 221 East Fifth Street (13 in 2007). That means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized. Confirm a specific unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.
How much is rent at 221 East Fifth Street?
Across 8 public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others between May 2026 and August 2026, median asking rents were $2,990 for a studio, $3,495 for a one-bedroom. These are asking rents from listings, not signed leases.
Who owns 221 East Fifth Street?
NYC HPD registration records link 221 East Fifth Street to Matel Realty LLC, which is associated with 39 buildings and 789 units in NYC. Ownership data comes from JustFix's Who Owns What.
How many HPD violations does 221 East Fifth Street have?
HPD issued 0 violations at 221 East Fifth Street in the last 12 months, and 0 are currently open. Data as of August 13, 2026.