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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Manhattanville-West Harlem

521 W 134th St #1B, Manhattanville-West Harlem, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10031

$4,200/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $2,969/mo

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About this home

Apartment for rent in Manhattanville-West Harlem, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,200/mo.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

**The Duke | Brand New Luxury Rental | 1 Bed + 1 Bath**

**Private Backyard**

**Unit Amenities

Oversized King Bedroom Marble Tiled Bathrooms Floor to Ceiling Windows Open Kitchen With Breakfast Bar Top of the Line Stainless Steel Appliances Dishwasher Granite Countertops Custom Cabinetry In-Unit Washer/Dryer Abundant Closet Space Hardwood Floor

**Building Amenities

Virtual Doorman Elevator Furnished Roof Decks With Sweeping views of Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens Bike Storage

**The Duke at 521 West 134th is Harlem's newest boutique rental community from Haussmann Development. Perfectly located just blocks from the 1, A, B, C, and D trains as well as Saint Nicholas Park, residents have access to vibrant, modern living in Manhattan's most culturally diverse neighborhood**

This 8 story structure is a new, residential benchmark with its elegant facade consisting of a seamless blend of unique grey brick and oversized windows flooding its interiors with natural light. The Duke offers a collection of one and two bedroom residences with interiors designed by Lizzy Okpo. Okpo is the founder of William Okpo, a women's wear collection designed alongside her sister, as well as the owner of local coffee shop- The Oma. Her aesthetic incorporates both local and global designs and will give The Duke a truly unique style.

Select residences boast private outdoor spaces ranging from rear yards to balconies, washer/dryer, floor to ceiling windows, central air conditioning, and beautiful wood flooring. The building features a virtual doorman and a common landscaped rooftop deck with views of the city's skyline. Steps from some of Harlem's premier venues including the Apollo Theater, Harlem's restaurant row underpinned by Red Rooster, and minutes from Columbia University and City College, the location is ideal for anyone looking for the next generation of city living.

Description from Zillow, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · 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

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 18 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 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 2 amenities listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 295 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2023, 28 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • 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$8,420

First month $4,200, a one-month deposit $4,200 (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

In the home

  • Dishwasher

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $4,200/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Zillow)$4,200/mo
Oct 28, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$4,200/mo
Aug 14, 2023Removed · Zillow—
Aug 4, 2023Price changed · Zillow$4,195/mo
Jul 31, 2023Price changed · Zillow$4,350/mo
Jul 6, 2023Listed for rent · Zillow$4,500/mo

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $4,200/mo, 17% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Manhattanville-West Harlem.

Median here
$3,595/mo
13 listings, last 90 days

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 Manhattanville-West Harlem

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 137 St-City College15 min walk
  • 125 St18 min walk
  • 135 StC B9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 5

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

The building

28 units · 8 floors · built 2023

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

521 West 134 Street · BBL 1-01988-0014 · built 2023 · 28 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
3
Rent stabilization
Had 28 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

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 29, 2026Last checked on Zillow Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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