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For rentApartmentNewScore 53

1-bedroom apartment for rent in East Harlem

2196 3rd Ave Unit 1, East Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10035

$2,799/mo

Rent per month · in USD

Bedrooms: 1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10035
Bathrooms: 1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10035
Size: 625 ft² (58.1 m²)
Type: Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10035
Available: Now
Year built: —

About this home

Apartment for rent in East Harlem, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 625 ft². Rent $2,799/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Immediate Availability- Actual Apt Photos (Virtually Staged)Welcome to this bright and thoughtfully updated one-bedroom apartment located along Third Avenue near East 121st Street in the heart of East Harlem. Situated just one flight up in a walk-up building, this home offers a practical layout, updated finishes, and excellent convenience.The apartment features east-facing windows throughout, bringing in natural light, along with updated wood floors and a clean, modern feel. The renovated, windowed kitchen is finished with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a sleek contemporary design. The living room offers comfortable space for relaxing, dining, and entertaining, while the bedroom provides a quiet retreat with room for a full-size bed and additional furniture.Additional highlights include a renovated bathroom, bright exposures, and access to a laundry room located conveniently across the street. The location offers easy access to nearby buses and trains, Costco, local shopping, dining, and several neighborhood parks.A great opportunity to enjoy a renovated one-bedroom in a well-connected East Harlem location.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 53/100 · 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

Photos18/25
- Some points: Only 4 photos (8 or more for full points)8/15
- 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
- Full points: Size stated2/2
- 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 171 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Some points: Priced 13% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
Accuracy11/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1920, 2 homes)4/5
- 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$5,618

First month $2,799, a one-month deposit $2,799 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in cost Who pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Compared with the area

Asks $2,799/mo, 13% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in East Harlem (North).

Median here: $3,200/mo; 39 listings, last 90 days
Typical range: $2,897–$3,864; The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo: $4.48 vs $4.57; This home vs the median, 2% lower

Priced below most 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 Harlem (North)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

116 St65 min walk
125 St4 5 66 min walk
Harlem-125 St (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 4

P.S. 007 Samuel Sternk-8, grades PK-890 m
P.S. 096 Joseph Lanzettak-8, grades PK-890 m
Harlem Prep Charter Schoolk-12, grades K-12300 m

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

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

2196 3 Avenue · BBL 1-01768-0039 · built 1920 · 2 units

Roofy building score 27/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.

Building type: Store building
Open HPD violations: 2 (A 1 · B 1 · C 0)
Heat complaints: 0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months: 4
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.

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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