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

253 W 73rd St Apt 3E, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10023

$5,000/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $5,000/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

This historic apartment exudes elegance and charm, offering a unique living experience that combines the beauty of the past with modern refinement. The apartment features original wood floors, intricate moldings, and antique light fixtures, all preserved to maintain the buildings historic integrity. Modern upgrades, including updated kitchen and bathroom amenities, enhance the functionality of the space while respecting its vintage character. With its spacious rooms and high ceilings, this apartment offers a bright and airy atmosphere that is both timeless and inviting. Carlos Frias ****

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · 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

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 20 photos15/15
    • 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 84 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1927, 159 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • 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

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.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $5,000/mo, 15% 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 in line with 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 33 min walk
  • 79 St18 min walk
  • 72 StC B12 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

159 units · 19 floors · built 1927 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

253 West 73 Street · BBL 1-01165-7501 · built 1927 · 159 units

Roofy building score 91/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
51 (A 8 · B 38 · C 5)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

5 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations 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.