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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Yorkville

301 E 79th St Apt 7D, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$5,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
650 ft² (60.4 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 650 ft². Rent $5,000/mo. Built in 1974.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

FOR DEC 1, 2026 M0VE IN. Mint Condition 1 Bedroom at The White Glove Condominium, In-Unit Washer, Oversize Kitchen with Endless Granite Counter tops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Renovated Bathroom, Beautiful Wood Floors, Fitted Closest, Molding Throughout and more...Enjoy city views from this North Facing apartment. Continental Towers is Full-Service Condominium which offers 24-hour doorman and concierge services, bright and modern new hallways, large lobby level laundry room with all new machines. In additional there is a large top of the line furnished roof deck perfect for entertaining and on-site parking garage. Minutes away from best shopping, Whole Foods, Fairway, Citarella, restaurants, parks, museums and transportation (Q train, Select Bus downtown and crosstown, FDR, Citibike) that EVERYTHING the Upper East Side has to offer. No Smoking and no dogs. Sorry. When applying, $20 per applicant / guarantor (Non-Refundable) After application approved by the landlord: Tenant Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) due when paperwork summited to the management: $630.00 Tenant Credit Check Fee (Non-Refundable) due when paperwork summited to the management: $78.75 per applicant / guarantor. $85.00 Digital Submission Fee Tenant require to carry renter's insurance, will cost about $200 a year! Water, heat and cooking gas included in the rent!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 8 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 208 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1974, 537 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 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$10,020

First month $5,000, a one-month deposit $5,000 (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 $5,000/mo, 7% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Upper East Side-Yorkville.

Median here
$5,395/mo
77 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,600–$6,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$7.69 vs $8.14
This home vs the median, 6% lower

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 Upper East Side-Yorkville

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 77 St67 min walk
  • 86 StN Q9 min walk
  • 72 StN Q9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

537 units · 36 floors · built 1974 · 5 more homes listed here

Building record for 1522 2 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1522 2 Avenue · BBL 1-01542-7501 · built 1974 · 537 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
8 (A 4 · B 3 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
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 1522 2 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building. 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 Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.