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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

221 W 29th St Unit 12C, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10001

$5,285/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10001
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10001
Size
716 ft² (66.5 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10001
Available
Now
Year built
—

About this home

Apartment for rent in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 716 ft². Rent $5,285/mo. 1 month free. Net effective rent $4,878/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Inspired by the industrial lofts of the surrounding area, Chelsea29 overlooks historic and contemporary Chelsea with its prominent facade of stone, metal and glass. Within a five-minute walk to 14 major subway lines and trains, as well as steps from endless dining, park and cultural activities, Chelsea29 is central to both downtown and midtown pursuits. The roof terrace with an outdoor barbecue, a resident lounge, and fitness center add to the experience of living at Chelsea29. Building Amenities: Rooftop terrace with outdoor barbeque Fitness Center curated with TechnoGym equipment Resident Lounge On-site parking and Enterprise car share available Bike storage available Resident storage available "Kilo Gram" coffee shop on-site Apartment Features: Bosch washer/dryer in all residences Desert Oak finished wood flooring Stratus White stone kitchen countertops Bosch stainless steel range, microwave, and dishwasher Fisher & Paykel stainless steel refrigerator Large triple pane windows with solar shades in bedroom(s) Prewired for Verizon FIOS

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · 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

  • Photos15/25
    • Full points: 8 photos15/15
    • No points: Photos too small to see well0/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • 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
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 156 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 15% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy14/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2014, 95 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site yesterday4/4
  • 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

Free rent
1 month
Net effective rent
$4,878/mo

As shown on the original listing. Confirm every fee with the agent before you pay.

Estimated cash to move in$5,305

First month $0, a one-month deposit $5,285 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in costWho pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $5,285/mo, 15% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square.

Median here
$6,203/mo
154 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$5,713–$6,793
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$7.38 vs $9.76
This home vs the median, 24% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

1.3% 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 Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 28 St12 min walk
  • Penn Station (LIRR)Babylon Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Montauk Oyster Bay Port Jefferson Port Washington Ronkonkoma West Hempstead4 min walk
  • 34 St-Penn Station1 2 35 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

95 units · 21 floors · built 2014 · 10 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

221 West 29 Street · BBL 1-00779-0027 · built 2014 · 95 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 0 · B 1 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
3
Rent stabilization
Had 26 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 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 30, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 31, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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