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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
490 E 74th St Unit 1E, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10021
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About this home
Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,800/mo.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Discover your new home in the heart of the Upper East Side, just steps away from the serene waters of the East River. Located near East 74th Street, this charming walk-up apartment offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Please note that photos are intended to represent the apartment's high-quality finishes and may not reflect the exact layout. The unit available is a Convertible 1 Bedroom (Flex 1) wall not currently up and is offered unfurnished. Key Features:Location: Upper East Side, near East 74th Street and the East RiverLayout: Cozy, well-designed spaceFlooring: Beautiful hardwood floors throughoutKitchen: White appliances with ample storageLaundry: Conveniently located on the same blockEnjoy living in one of Manhattans most desirable neighborhoods, with easy access to parks, cafes, and shopping. Don't miss out on this opportunity to call this Upper East Side gem your new home! or email: ****
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Roofy listing score
Grade D, 48/100 · Incomplete
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
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.
Photos19/25
- Some points: Only 5 photos (8 or more for full points)9/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details12/20
- 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
- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Full points: Description of 148 words3/3
True cost0/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Problem: Priced 43% below similar homes in its neighborhood: a common sign of a rental scam0/7
Accuracy11/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1910, 26 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
- No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
- No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5
Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.
Fees and terms
First month $2,800, a one-month deposit $2,800 (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
Compared with the area
Asks $2,800/mo, 43% 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 IslandLocation
- NeighborhoodUpper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt IslandHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10021Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 1002166 homes for rent
- ListingsLenox Hill and Roosevelt IslandHomes for rent
- ListingsManhattanHomes for rent
- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- 72 StN Q6 min walk
- 77 St613 min walk
- 68 St-Hunter College614 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- Eleanor Roosevelt High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12210 m
- Yorkville East Middle Schoolmiddle, grades 6-8320 m
- P.S. 158 Bayard Taylorelementary, grades PK-5320 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
26 units · 7 floors · built 1910 · 1 more home listed here
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)490 East 74 Street · BBL 1-01468-0031 · built 1910 · 26 units
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- Had 9 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 recordPublic 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.
