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1-bedroom apartment for rent in East Harlem

1955 First Ave Unit 206, East Harlem (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10029

$4,400/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
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Available
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About this home

Apartment for rent in East Harlem, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,400/mo. Built in 2004.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Huge 1 Bedroom with High Ceilings and PRIVATE TERRACE!Welcome to The Aspen, where East Harlem meets the Upper East Side.The Apartment (Available November 15th)* Oversized Bedroom* Huge Loft Like Living Room* Eat-In Stainless Steel Kitchen & DishwasherThe Building* Full-service doorman* Three elevators* Fitness center* Resident lounge* Shared terrace* Package room* Additional laundry facilities on the second floorThe NeighborhoodExplore East Harlems neighborhood restaurants and cafs, with additional dining and shopping along the Upper East Sides First and Second Avenue corridors. Central Park is west of the building, offering space for weekend walks, morning runs, and a change of pace.Nearby Transportation* Q train at 96th Street and Second Avenue* 6 train at 103rd Street and Lexington Avenue* 6 train at 96th Street and Lexington AvenueEnjoy convenient subway access to Midtown and connections throughout the city.Email today to schedule your private showing at The Aspen.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos19/25
    • Some points: Only 5 photos (8 or more for full points)9/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 147 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 2003, 232 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site yesterday4/4
  • 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

Estimated cash to move in$8,820

First month $4,400, a one-month deposit $4,400 (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

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $4,400/mo, 14% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in East Harlem (South).

Median here
$3,849/mo
27 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,355–$4,800
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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 East Harlem (South)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 96 StN Q7 min walk
  • 103 St610 min walk
  • 96 St611 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 4

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

232 units · 7 floors · built 2003 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record for 1951 1 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1951 1 Avenue · BBL 1-01672-0017 · built 2003 · 232 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
1 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
17
Rent stabilization
Had 232 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 1951 1 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public 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 31, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 31, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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