2-bedroom apartment for rent in Yorkville, Manhattan

221 East 89th Street #4A

Yorkville, Manhattan, NY 10128

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • Available Nov 5

Amenities

  • City view
  • Dishwasher
  • Fios available
  • Hardwood floors
  • View
  • In-unit laundry

From the listing

Beautifully Renovated 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Home in the Heart of the Upper East Side Just three flights up, discover this beautifully renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, where modern finishes meet classic New York charm. Featuring sun-drenched southern exposures, gorgeous natural oak hardwood floors, and striking whitewashed exposed brick walls, this inviting home offers the perfect combination of character, comfort, and convenience. The thoughtfully designed layout features a comfortable living and dining area, two well-proportioned bedrooms that can each accommodate queen-size beds, and two beautifully updated bathrooms, including a private en-suite bath with a soaking tub and a second full bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower. Oversized windows in the primary bedroom welcome abundant natural light and lovely treetop views. The sleek, contemporary kitchen is outfitted with crisp white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, and a full suite of stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, range, and built-in microwave. Best of all, enjoy the convenience of your very own in-unit washer/dryer combo-no more hauling laundry or transferring clothes between machines! Additional highlights include three individually controlled air-conditioning units, one in each bedroom and another in the living area, ample closet space, recessed lighting, and beautifully refinished oak floors throughout. Situated in a well-maintained prewar walk-up building with an intercom system, this apartment offers the best of Upper East Side living in a wonderfully convenient Yorkville location. A Neighborhood You'll Love Step outside and enjoy everything that makes this vibrant stretch of the Upper East Side so desirable. Start your morning with coffee at one of the neighborhood's charming cafés, pick up groceries at nearby Whole Foods or Fairway, or explore the fantastic selection of restaurants, wine bars, and neighborhood favorites along Second and Third Avenues. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Equinox, while Carl Schurz Park, the East River waterfront promenade, and the expansive greenery of Central Park provide wonderful escapes for walking, running, and relaxing. Museum Mile and the neighborhood's many boutiques and specialty shops add even more to the appeal. Commuting Couldn't Be Easier! Enjoy convenient access to the Second Avenue Q train at 86th Street, along with the 4/5 express and 6 local trains at Lexington Avenue. The M15 Select Bus Service and a Citi Bike station right on the block offer even more ways to get around the city. Two bedrooms. Two full bathrooms. Your own washer/dryer. Beautiful prewar character with modern finishes. All just two flights up in one of Manhattan's most beloved neighborhoods!

Written by Douglas Elliman. LeaseLine shows it as it appears on StreetEasy.

Apartment details

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Application fee
$20, required
Security deposit
$4,900, required
Rooms
4

About the building

  • Built in 1930
  • 20 apartments
  • 5 floors
  • No elevator on record

Nearest subway

86 St (Q)Q

  • 0.2 miles away
  • Step-free access
  • 4 stations within half a mile

School zones

School district 2. From the city’s school zone maps. Zones can change from year to year, so confirm with NYC Public Schools.

4 rent-stabilized apartments

The city’s June 2026 property tax bill lists 4 of the building’s 20 apartments as registered rent-stabilized. It doesn’t say which ones, so ask the lister whether this one is. If it is, its lease must include the state’s rent stabilization rider, and once you live there you can ask the state for its rent history.

Violations and inspections

This apartment (4A)
No open violations
No open violations about
Lead paint, mold, pests, heat and hot water, or leaks
Rat inspections
4 failed in the last 2 years, most recently June 2026
Bedbugs
None in the owner’s 2025 filing

How it compares

Per apartment, compared with 452 other apartments LeaseLine listed in Yorkville in the last 90 days.

  • Open HPD violationsNone open

    None. 32% of Yorkville apartments on LeaseLine have none either.

  • Heat and hot water complaintsNone in the last 12 months

    None. 96% of Yorkville apartments on LeaseLine have none either.

  • Noise complaintsNone in the last 12 months

    None. 49% of Yorkville apartments on LeaseLine have none either.

  • Buildings Department complaintsNone in the last 12 months

    None. 60% of Yorkville apartments on LeaseLine have none either.

Public records from NYC Open Data and the MTA, as of October 15, 2026. Class C violations are immediately hazardous and class B hazardous. Subway distances are in a straight line, so the walk is a little longer. Records and reviews can be out of date, so confirm what matters to you with the lister.

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