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1-bedroom apartment for rent in East Harlem

1295 5th Avenue, 27A, Harlem (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10026

$3,670/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
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About this home

Apartment for rent in East Harlem, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,670/mo. 1 month free. Net effective rent $3,303/mo. Lease length 10 months.

From the original listing · StreetEasyShow

LEASE ASSIGNMENT – RENT PAID THROUGH END OF NOVEMBER PRIVATE BALCONY

This apartment is being offered as a lease assignment at The Heritage, one of South Harlem’s most sought-after properties, ideally located at the northeast corner of Central Park and Fifth Avenue.

The current tenant has already paid the rent through the end of November, offering an excellent opportunity for the incoming tenant.

In-person tours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Apartment Features: Private Balcony Large Separate Kitchen Oversized Living Room Ample Closet Space Throughout Double-Paned Windows

Building Features: 24-Hour Doorman/Security Brand-New Fitness Center Brand-New Resident Lounge Laundry Facility Live-In Superintendent Amazon Hub Lockers Parking Garage – additional fee Storage – additional fee

Neighborhood Features: Enjoy Central Park as your backyard, with Museum Mile just a few blocks away and Mount Sinai Hospital nearby. The property also offers convenient access to mass transit, with the 2/3 trains just one avenue away and the 6 train a few blocks east.

Fee(s) Disclosure: We are committed to providing clear and transparent information regarding fees associated with renting our apartments. Please review the following disclosures:

Broker Fee: No Broker Fee Market Rate Application Fee: $20 per applicant A non-refundable application fee may be required to process your rental application. Pet Fee: No Pet Fee Amenities Fee: No Amenities Fee Other Fees: Any additional fees related to the tenancy will be disclosed prior to lease signing.

Broker fees may vary depending on the transaction and broker involved. Any applicable broker fee will always be clearly disclosed upfront.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 68/100 · 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
    • Full points: 12 photos15/15
    • Some points: Some photos are small (about 600 px)4/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • Full points: Lease length stated1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: 6 amenities listed2/2
    • Full points: Description of 259 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • 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 1974, 600 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • 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

Free rent
1 month
Net effective rent
$3,303/mo
Lease length
10 months

As shown on the original listing. Confirm every fee with the agent before you pay.

Estimated cash to move in$3,690

First month $0, a one-month deposit $3,670 (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

Building

  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor and parking

  • Parking

Price history

High $3,670/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 31, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)$3,670/mo
Oct 5, 2026Listed · StreetEasy$3,670/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $3,670/mo, 5% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Harlem (South).

Median here
$3,500/mo
15 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 Harlem (South)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza2 35 min walk
  • 110 St67 min walk
  • 116 St2 39 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 4

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

The building

The Heritage at 1295 5th Avenue · 34 floors · built 1974 · 9 more homes listed here

Building record for 1309 5 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1309 5 Avenue · BBL 1-01616-0001 · built 1974 · 600 units

Roofy building score 52/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
109 (A 28 · B 55 · C 26)
Heat complaints
3 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
370
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1309 5 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

26 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 31, 2026Last checked on StreetEasy Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.