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

235 E 40th St APT 29E, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10016

$4,350/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $4,235/mo

Size
585 ft² (54.4 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 585 ft². Rent $4,350/mo. Built in 1986.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

GORGEOUS 1 BED WITH CITY & RIVER VIEWS in DOORMAN CONDO W/POOL

OPEN HOUSES are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Available Starting November 30th. (Can also be made available sooner) No Pets. No Smoking. No Flex/Shares.

Quiet and bright, this lovely 29th floor 1 Bedroom/1 Bath in a luxury full-service doorman condominium features gorgeous views of the city, East River, Chrysler Building and United Nations!

The lovely corner exposure living room faces north and west, has great views by day and by night, and wonderful light. The thoughtfully designed pass-thru kitchen features full-size appliances including a brand-new stainless-steel refrigerator, superb storage, and a breakfast bar. With a large pass-thru to the living room and plenty of counter-top workspace, it's ideal for cooking and entertaining.

The spacious north-facing bedroom easily accommodates a queen-sized bed and has a large wall closet. A clean white tile bathroom with a modern vanity and a jumbo walk-in closet are located just off the foyer.

Additional features of the home include beautiful brand-new floors, and central heat & air conditioning.

Located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, The Vanderbilt is the gold-standard of full-service doorman condominiums in Murray Hill. The building's amenities include a magnificent FREE health club with a 70-foot indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, multiple saunas as well as cardio and weight-training equipment, a squash/racquetball/half basketball court, men's and women's locker rooms with steam showers, a furnished lounge area with a television plus a separate recreation room for yoga and ping-pong. Additional building features include a private pass-through driveway from 40th to 41st streets, a central laundry room and four elevators which provide convenient, direct access to a public garage. SORRY, NO PETS and NO E-BIKES/SCOOTERS PERMITTED.

Residents of The Vanderbilt enjoy this convenient midtown location just a few blocks from One Vanderbilt & Grand Central Terminal. Superb public transportation includes the 4,5,6,7 & S train lines, select buses, Metro-North and the Grand Central Madison LIRR. Shopping and dining options abound including Ermina's (Westside Market), Grand Central Market, Amish Market East, Trader Joe's, Fairway, Gristede's (40th/2nd) & Dag Hammarskjold Green Market, as well as Daniel Boulud's Le Pavillon, The Capitale Grill, Grand Central Oyster Bar, Smith & Wollensky and Madison & Vine among many others.

Tenant-Paid Fees Associated with Renting this Property: Landlord Credit Check Application Fee: $20/per person First Month's Rent, One Month Security Deposit, Renter's Insurance.

Tenant-Paid Condo Fees (Paid After Tenant Has Executed Leases): Application Processing Fee: $787.50 Credit Report Fee: $157.50/per person Condo Processing Fee: $105 Digital Submission Fee: $85 Move-In Fee: $787.50 Move-Out Fee: (provided upon vacating): $787.50 Move-In DEPOSIT: $525 Move-Out DEPOSIT (provided upon vacating): $525

All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. While this information is believed to be correct, it is represented subject to errors, omissions, changes, prior sale, leasing or withdrawal without notice. All property information, including, but not limited to exact dimensions, square footage, room count, number of bedrooms, real estate taxes, tax abatements, tax abatement eligibility, common charges, maintenance, assessments, and school district should be verified by your own attorney, architect, engineer or zoning expert.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade B, 82/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 22 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details19/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Full points: 3 amenities listed2/2
    • Full points: Description of 555 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 15% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy15/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1986, 361 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 2 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$8,720

First month $4,350, a one-month deposit $4,350 (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

Building

  • Gym
  • Pool

Price history

High $4,350/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 30, 2026Also found on Realtor.com$4,350/mo
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Zillow)$4,350/mo
Oct 28, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$4,350/mo
May 25, 2019Removed · Zillow$3,250/mo
May 8, 2019Price changed · Zillow$3,250/mo
Apr 26, 2019Listed for rent · Zillow$3,300/mo
May 24, 2016Removed · Zillow$3,000/mo
Jan 30, 2015Removed · Zillow$3,300/mo
Oct 3, 2014Listed for rent · Zillow$3,300/mo
Sep 28, 2006Sold · Zillow$480,000
Dec 3, 2004Sold · Zillow$480,000

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

Compared with the area

Asks $4,350/mo, 15% 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
Per ft²/mo
$7.44 vs $7.24
This home vs the median, 3% higher

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

  • Grand Central-42 St4 5 6 7 S7 min walk
  • Grand Central (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven8 min walk
  • East 34th Street (NYC Ferry)Astoria East River Rockaway-Soundview South Brooklyn10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

361 units · 41 floors · built 1986 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

235 East 40 Street · BBL 1-01314-7501 · built 1986 · 361 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole 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 Zillow Oct 30, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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