2-bedroom apartment for rent in Lower East Side, Manhattan

269 East Houston Street #5E

Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY 10002

  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath
  • Available Nov 1

Amenities

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

From the listing

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, cafés, 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.

Written by Living New York. LeaseLine shows it as it appears on StreetEasy.

Apartment details

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Move-in fee
$80, required
Application fee
$20, required
Key replacement
$75, required
Security deposit
$2,998, required
Rooms
4

About the building

  • Built in 1920
  • 15 apartments
  • 6 floors
  • No elevator on record

Nearest subway

Delancey St-Essex St (F,M,J,Z)FMJZ

  • 0.3 miles away
  • No step-free access
  • 3 stations within half a mile

Violations and inspections

HPD counts violations by topic for the whole tax lot, which may include other buildings.

Pests
1 open
Heat and hot water
3 open
Leaks
2 open
No open violations about
Lead paint or mold
Bedbugs
None in the owner’s 2025 filing

Renovation and building permits

Interior renovation permits
Most recent issued in 2026
Building permits
Last issued May 2026. General construction and plumbing in the last 5 years

How it compares

Per apartment, compared with 184 other apartments LeaseLine listed in Lower East Side in the last 90 days.

  • Buildings Department complaints3 complaints in the last 12 months

    More per apartment than 95% of Lower East Side apartments on LeaseLine.

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. Permit dates are when the Buildings Department issued the permit, not when work was done. Records and reviews can be out of date, so confirm what matters to you with the lister.

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