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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill

469 W 153rd St Apt 2D, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10032

$2,650/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,650/mo. Built in 1940.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Amazing apartment in a walk up building with laundry and secure package room All windows face south expect for one! Apartment gets great light! 1 bedroom in the heart of Hamilton Heights / Sugar Hill Great storage space with 3 closets throughout the apartment Kitchen has a stainless steel appliances with a built-in microwave, gas stove and a dishwasher Living room can accommodate a full couch plus move! Bedroom can fit a queen bed along with the matching furniture set, there is also a large closet in the room. - Laundry in the building - Hardwood throughout - Stainless steel appliances - Crazy closet space - Spacious living room and bedroom - Walk up building No elevator - apt on 3rd floor (2 flights up) All on a beautiful, tree lined block just 2 blocks from the train at 155th st. You know a great deal when you see one email asap to schedule a viewing! $20 APP FEE RENT AND SEC DEP DUE AT LEASE SIGNING

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 8 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details11/20
    • 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
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 160 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 1940, 21 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • 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$5,320

First month $2,650, a one-month deposit $2,650 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Compared with the area

Asks $2,650/mo, 12% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill.

Median here
$3,000/mo
12 listings, last 90 days

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More about Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 155 StC3 min walk
  • 157 St17 min walk
  • 155 StB D7 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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

The building

21 units · 5 floors · built 1940

Building record for 1881 Amsterdam Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1881 Amsterdam Avenue · BBL 1-02068-0001 · built 1940 · 21 units

Roofy building score 49/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
28 (A 5 · B 16 · C 7)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 4 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 1881 Amsterdam Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

7 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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