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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

420 E 73rd St Apt 2A, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10021

$2,740/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10021
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10021
Size
—
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10021
Available
Now
Year built
1910: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,740/mo. Built in 1910.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Discover this bright, spacious, rent-stabilized one-bedroom apartment at 420 East 73rd Street, on a charming, tree-lined Upper East Side block. The generously proportioned living area features beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers warm wood cabinetry, ample storage, generous counter space, and a gas range. The separate queen-sized bedroom features hardwood flooring and natural light, while the tiled bathroom includes a full bathtub and shower combination and modern fixtures. Located in the heart of Lenox Hill, this residence offers convenient access to the Upper East Side's exceptional dining, neighborhood cafes, boutiques, and everyday essentials. Nearby Carl Schurz Park and the East River waterfront provide opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while the Q and 6 trains offer convenient connections throughout Manhattan. For additional information or to schedule a private showing of this unit, please contact me directly. All showings are by appointment only. Fees & Upfront Costs: $20 application fee Security: 1 month's rent One month's rent

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 50/100 · Fairly complete

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This score is held at 50: the rent is far below similar homes in its neighborhood, a common sign of a rental scam. Never send money before you have seen the home.

  • 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
  • Details10/20
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 173 words3/3
  • True cost8/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Problem: Priced 45% below similar homes in its neighborhood: a common sign of a rental scam0/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1910, 20 homes)5/5
    • 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$5,500

First month $2,740, a one-month deposit $2,740 (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 costWho pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Compared with the area

Asks $2,740/mo, 45% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$4,950/mo
66 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,271–$5,688
The middle half of listings

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

1.5% 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 Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 72 StN Q5 min walk
  • 77 St612 min walk
  • 68 St-Hunter College612 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

20 units · 5 floors · built 1910

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

420 East 73 Street · BBL 1-01467-0036 · built 1910 · 20 units

Roofy building score 89/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 1 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 20 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

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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