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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper West Side

45 W 81st St Apt 4D, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$5,500/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $5,500/mo. Built in 1923.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

UWS 1BR near Central Park West!Want to live in one of those quintessential UPPER WEST SIDE locations that makes New York feel like NEW YORK? Welcome to 45 W 81st Street #4D, a fantastic ONE BEDROOM, ONE BATHROOM home directly across from the American Museum of Natural History and just half a block from Central Park! A TRUE ONE BEDROOM! Enjoy the separation and privacy of a dedicated bedroom paired with comfortable living space, giving you room to relax, dine, entertain, and make the apartment your own. CLASSIC UWS MEETS MODERN LIVING! This landmark 1923 building has been redeveloped with updated residences while maintaining the character and elegance that make the Upper West Side so special. CENTRAL PARK IS RIGHT THERE! Morning walk? Weekend picnic? An afternoon in the park? Central Park is just half a block away, putting one of New York City's greatest outdoor spaces practically at your doorstep. CALL THE MUSEUM YOUR NEIGHBOR! The American Museum of Natural History is directly across the street, putting one of NYC's most iconic cultural institutions right outside your door. CULTURE ALL AROUND YOU! Beyond the museum, you're near the 's Museum of Manhattan and within easy reach of Lincoln Center, home to the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, Lincoln Center Theater, and New York Philharmonic. GET AROUND WITH EASE! The B and C trains at 81st Street are approximately 0.12 miles away, with the 1 train at 79th Street also nearby. Restaurants, cafs, grocery shopping, neighborhood favorites, and everything the Upper West Side has to offer surround you.There are Manhattan apartments, and then there are apartments where CENTRAL PARK AND THE MUSEUM ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS. This is an Upper West Side location that's VERY hard to beat. CONTACT US TODAY to schedule your private tour of 45 W 81st Street #4D. In-person and virtual showings are available by appointment.HEY! Y'know that thing they say about a "NEW YORK MINUTE"?Well, it's TRUE... DON'T BLINK... YOU'LL MISS IT!BOND New York Properties is a licensed real estate broker that proudly supports equal housing opportunity.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 62/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 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 357 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 1923, 145 homes)5/5
    • 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$11,020

First month $5,500, a one-month deposit $5,500 (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 $5,500/mo, 10% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Upper West Side (Central).

Median here
$4,995/mo
91 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,225–$5,871
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

3.3% 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 (Central)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B4 min walk
  • 86 StC B8 min walk
  • 79 St18 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

145 units · 15 floors · built 1923 · 5 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

45 West 81st Street · BBL 1-01195-7501 · built 1923 · 145 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
None
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

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. 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.

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