518 East 5th Street

518 E Fifth St, New York, NY 10009

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago

Room for Rent

This listing offers a private bedroom within a shared property. You may share common spaces like the kitchen, living room, and possibly bathrooms with other renters or the property owner.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1900
  • 19 units5 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $20

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Air Conditioner*
  • Citi Bike Station Nearby
  • Decorative Fireplace*
  • Dishwasher*
  • Duplex*
  • Furniture Included*
  • Garden/Patio*
  • Microwave*
  • Multi-Bedroom Shares / Co-Living*
  • Nearby Tompkins Square Park
  • Neighborhood - East Village
  • Short Term*
  • Ultra Short Term*
  • Upgraded Kitchen*

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Patio

Community Features

  • Gated

Map of 518 East 5th Street

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Exceptional public transit

Driveability

Somewhat drivable

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable

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Active

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Transit

Subway

3 min Drive

F - New York MTA Subway (The Subway) MTASUB

Subway

3 min Drive

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Subway

3 min Drive

F - New York MTA Subway (The Subway) MTASUB

Subway

3 min Drive

F - New York MTA Subway (The Subway) MTASUB

Commuter Rail

6 min Drive

Commuter Rail

7 min Drive

Airport

LaGuardia

20 min Drive

LGA

Airport

Newark Liberty International

24 min Drive

EWR

Airport

John F Kennedy International

29 min Drive

JFK

Moving to Alphabet City, New York, NY

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 518 East 5th Street proximity to Union Square South and South Street Seaport. Union Square South is 1.1 miles away, and South Street Seaport is within a 35 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, Alphabet City is exceptional public transit. Within 2.2 miles of 518 East 5th Street, you’ll find Delancey Street, Lower East Side-2 Avenue, and Essex Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 518 East 5th Street are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Tompkins Square Park, Merchant's House Museum, and East River Park.

Airports

Living in Alphabet City provides easy access to LaGuardia, located just 20 minutes from 518 East 5th Street. Another nearby airport is Newark Liberty International, located 13.2 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Ps 64 Robert Simon

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

School For Global Leaders

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Cornelia Connelly Center

Grades K-8

Private

Not rated

St. Brigid School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Orchard Collegiate Academy

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

The Quad Preparatory School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
New York University Walk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
School of Visual Arts Drive: 4 min (1.3 mi)
Baruch College Drive: 6 min (1.6 mi)
New York Law School Drive: 6 min (1.7 mi)

About 518 East 5th Street

Located minutes from iconic Tompkins Square Park and vibrant St. Marks Place, 518 East 5th Street is a convenient and affordable choice for an East Village rental.

This classic six-story building situated in the heart of the East Village apartment
building features multi-bedroom shares and convenient amenities, including four-bedroom rental apartments, keypad entry, surveillance and an intercom. 518 East 5th Street offers short-term (3 + months), ultra-short term (minimum 2 months) academic lease term, summer rentals, and long-term lease options, as well as extended stay furnished apartments. The building is part of an identical string of period buildings along the street, which make a striking impression on anyone who passes by. Certain ground floor units in this East Village apartment building have private gardens which provide a fantastic garden views for rear-facing apartments.

The East Village is close to NYU -- which means that undergraduate and graduate students from around the globe will find the apartments at 518 E 5th street a good fit. Not only are they a great value, but the multi-bedroom, co-living shares are perfect for college students, young professionals and beginning families alike.

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518 East 5th Street is an apartment community that may offer shared living in New York, NY

Contact

Property Address:
518 E Fifth St,
New York, NY 10009
Phone Number: (212) 533-1300
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

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