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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay

137 E 28th St Apt 2D, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10016

$4,500/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,500/mo. Built in 1927.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Prewar One-Bedroom in the Heart of Kips Bay Step into Apartment 2D at 137 East 28th Street, a bright and charming one-bedroom in a boutique prewar building with everything you need right outside your door. Soaring beamed ceilings, strip hardwood floors, classic moldings, and warm tones give the space real character, while oversized windows keep it flooded with natural light. A welcoming foyer with a closet leads into an open layout. The windowed kitchen flows into a roomy living and dining area that works just as well for quiet nights in as it does for hosting friends. Down the hall you'll find a large closet, a fully tiled bathroom with a window and a tub/shower, and a spacious bedroom with corner exposures and plenty of closet space. Built in 1927, this well-kept nine-story building offers two elevators, video security, a live-in super, a refreshed laundry room, a bike room, and extra storage. The standout feature is the landscaped rooftop terrace, where you can unwind with sweeping skyline views, including the Empire State Building. The location is hard to beat. Eataly, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Madison Square Park, and Union Square are all nearby, along with a wide mix of restaurants and shops. Commuting is a breeze with the 6 train just one block away and the NYC Ferry on the East River close by.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 59/100 · 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 232 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 12% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1927, 37 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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$9,020

First month $4,500, a one-month deposit $4,500 (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 $4,500/mo, 12% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Murray Hill-Kips Bay.

Median here
$5,095/mo
161 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,515–$5,710
The middle half of listings

Priced below most similar homes here.

1.2% of these listings have cut their price.

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 Murray Hill-Kips Bay

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 28 St63 min walk
  • 33 St66 min walk
  • 23 St-Baruch College68 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

37 units · 9 floors · built 1927

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

137 East 28 Street · BBL 1-00884-0027 · built 1927 · 37 units

Roofy building score 91/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
13 (A 6 · B 7 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 1 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$680,000 on Jul 15, 2026

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

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