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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

142 W 70th St Apt 2F, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10023

$3,695/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,695/mo. Built in 1900.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to your spacious oasis on the Upper West Side of Manhattan! Discover a truly remarkable one-bedroom apartment nestled on the vibrant West 70th Street, perfectly positioned between Amsterdam and Columbus. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a vast and airy living room adorned with soaring high ceilings and a beautiful exposed brick deco fireplace, inviting you to unwind and embrace the generous space. Rest assured that your bedroom effortlessly accommodates a queen-sized bed and still leaves ample room for your personal touch. The well-appointed kitchen boasts full-size appliances and an abundance of cabinet space, providing both functionality and convenience for all your culinary endeavors. Come experience the allure of this magnificent home and relish in the best of Upper West Side living. $20 Application fee per applicant. First months rent + one month security deposit due at lease signing.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 56/100 · 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
  • 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 146 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 37% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1883, 20 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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$7,410

First month $3,695, a one-month deposit $3,695 (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 $3,695/mo, 37% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.

Median here
$5,850/mo
120 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,906–$6,518
The middle half of listings

Priced below most similar homes here.

0.8% 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 West Side-Lincoln Square

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 72 St1 2 34 min walk
  • 66 St-Lincoln Center15 min walk
  • 72 StC B7 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

20 units · 5 floors · built 1883

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

142 West 70 Street · BBL 1-01141-0048 · built 1883 · 20 units

Roofy building score 49/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
34 (A 16 · B 16 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 6 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

2 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the 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.