roofy

1-bedroom apartment for rent in Washington Heights

854 W 181st St Apt 3E, Washington Heights (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10033

$2,900/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
—
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,900/mo. Built in 1909.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Beautifully maintained and sun-filled, this south-facing corner co-op apartment offers bright, open living on the third floor. The home features a thoughtfully renovated windowed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator, complemented by crisp white subway tile backsplash and modern custom cabinetry. A welcoming separate foyer leads to three generously sized closets with custom organizers. The renovated bathroom showcases classic white subway tile and a frameless glass shower wall. Wide-plank engineered wood floors, along with updated doors, hardware, and baseboards, complete this move-in-ready home. Residents enjoy access to one of the neighborhood's most spectacular rooftop decks-perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets-with sweeping views of the city and the George Washington Bridge. This pet-friendly co-op offers a live-in super, laundry facilities, and a strong sense of community. The location is exceptionally convenient, just minutes from the A and 1 trains for a quick 20-minute ride downtown, as well as Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and City College. CitiBike and the Hudson River Greenway provide easy cycling access, while nearby bus lines (M4, M5, M98, Bx7, M100) and the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal offer seamless connections throughout the city and to New Jersey. Hudson Heights/Washington Heights is cherished for its welcoming atmosphere and abundance of neighborhood amenities, including fitness centers, grocers, bakeries, restaurants, hardware stores, Breakaway Bike Shop & Cafe, and Cabrini Wines. Outdoor enthusiasts will love nearby Fort Tryon Park-home to the Cloisters and Heather Garden-as well as Fort Washington Park along the Hudson River, featuring tennis courts, ball fields, scenic trails, and the iconic Little Red Lighthouse. An application and board interview are required. $20 Credit Check Fee $500 Refundable Move-In Deposit 1 Month Rent 1 Month Security (refundable)

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 62/100 · 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: 18 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 300 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 1909, 59 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

Listed this home? Claim your agent page to add the trust points.

Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$5,820

First month $2,900, a one-month deposit $2,900 (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 $2,900/mo, 1% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Washington Heights (North).

Median here
$2,865/mo
20 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$2,600–$3,167
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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 Washington Heights (North)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 181 StA3 min walk
  • 175 StA6 min walk
  • 181 St19 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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

The building

59 units · 6 floors · built 1909 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

854 West 181 Street · BBL 1-02177-0118 · built 1909 · 59 units

Roofy building score 60/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
83 (A 35 · B 37 · C 11)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 3 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$386,350 on Jul 31, 2026

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

11 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.

From Paul Chapru

Paul Chapru’s page →