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1-bedroom apartment for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay

153 E 57th St Apt 10H, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$4,500/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,500/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

FULLY-RENOVATED South-facing, corner 1-bedroom on East 57th Street at the Gotham Towne House! Boasting rich, chocolate Oak hardwood floors and GENEROUSLY-proportioned rooms, you'll have plenty of space to entertain and open exposure to the South ensures there is abundant sunshine throughout the day. The kitchen features glossy cabinetry, stainless steel backsplash, granite countertops, dishwasher, a five-burner range for those who love to cook and a full-size, stainless steel fridge. The bathroom has 2 doors for convenience, one to the living room and one to the bedroom, (a unique feature in the building) and also features a spa-like tiled shower with built-in bench and glass door. The King-sized bedroom, with a view to the iconic Lipstick building, has 2 abundant closets and you will never lack for storage space here, with two more spacious closets, located in the foyer area. The Gotham Town House is a 24-hour doorman building with excellent staff, including a live-in Super and full-time handyman. The building has strong financials, has recently completed a hallway renovation and installed high-speed elevators and an elegant lobby, is centrally located with Whole Foods, shopping, pharmacies, restaurants, doctors, parks, gyms, subways (4,5,6,N,R,Q,W,F,M,E) and buses (M31,M57, M101,M102,M103,M15 & Express buses) all within a 4-block radius. Pied-a-terre, co-purchases, guarantors and gifting are permitted. Generous sublet policy of 5 years allowed after 1-year of ownership. Cats allowed & laundry in the basement. Garage downstairs (separately-run). PLEASE TEXT LARA FOR THE FASTEST RESPONSE!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 10 photos15/15
    • 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 269 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 1960, 188 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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$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.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $4,500/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$4,500/mo
Oct 19, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$4,500/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $4,500/mo, 10% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.

Median here
$4,995/mo
91 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,496–$5,482
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 Midtown-Turtle Bay

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 59 St4 5 63 min walk
  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W3 min walk
  • Lexington Av/53 StE F6 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

188 units · 20 floors · built 1960 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

153 East 57 Street · BBL 1-01312-0028 · built 1960 · 188 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
11 (A 2 · B 8 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
2
Rent stabilization
Had 6 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$875,000 on Aug 20, 2026

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation 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.