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1-bedroom apartment for rent in East Harlem

158 E 126th St APT 1119, East Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10035

$3,668/mo
Rent per month · in USD

Zillow rent estimate: $3,340/mo

Size
720 ft² (66.9 m²)
Available
Dec 16, 2026
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in East Harlem, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 ft². Rent $3,668/mo. 2 months free. Net effective rent $3,144/mo. Available from Dec 16, 2026.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

LIMITED TIME ONLY, RECEIVE 2-MONTHS FREE ON A 14-MONTH LEASE TERM. Starting at $3668 The Smile brings its bold and bright design to Harlem. The unique facade hugs 126th Street, gently curving to resemble the welcoming grin of a smile. Apartments pop like pockets of joy across the T-shape exterior, creating a diverse mix of loft-style homes each as individual as the residents within. Residences at The Smile range from open studio lofts to 2 bedrooms with an impressive array of amenities. From the unparalleled open-air haven rooftop swim club, to the state-of-the-art fitness club and Smile Spa, residents can enjoy a diverse offering of services for the mind, body and soul. Some photos may have been virtually staged to show furnishing potential. Approval Standards: Where applicable, approvals are based on the gross rent, not the net effective rent. Upfront fees to be paid, not included in the monthly rent, are: Application fee: $20 per application Holding fee: $500, applied to the first month's rent, refundable within 72 hours if cancelled Security deposit: Equal to one month's Rent due at lease signing Pet fee: $250 one time per pet, non-refundable Amenity fee: $100 per resident per month Guest Pass Amenity fee: $25 per request Transfer fee: $500 Move-in/Move-out Fee $200 The resident is responsible for electricity, gas, and water Rose Associates is the exclusive broker/agent for the Landlord (Landlord's Agent) for this property. This advertisement is not intended to create any other agency relationships between a real estate licensee and the Landlord. Prospective renters, their brokers and/or agents understand that neither the Landlord nor Landlord's Agent will charge or collect fees to a prospective renter in connection with this property except for fees as permitted by law and disclosed above. Neither Landlord nor Landlord's Agent assume responsibility for any brokerage fees incurred by a prospective renter in connection with this property under any direct agreement they have entered into with another real estate licensee. This listing is being advertised to prospective renters only and should not be re-published.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade B, 72/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 17 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • 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
    • Full points: Lease length stated1/1
    • 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 358 words3/3
  • True cost12/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Full points: 3 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 2001)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • 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
2 months
Net effective rent
$3,144/mo

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

Estimated cash to move in$3,688

First month $0, a one-month deposit $3,668 (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 $3,668/mo, 15% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in East Harlem (North).

Median here
$3,200/mo
39 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$2,897–$3,864
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$5.09 vs $4.57
This home vs the median, 12% higher

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 East Harlem (North)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 125 St4 5 62 min walk
  • Harlem-125 St (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven4 min walk
  • 116 St612 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 5

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

The building

2 units · 11 floors · built 2001 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record for 159 East 125 Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

159 East 125 Street · BBL 1-01774-7501 · built 2001

Not enough building data to score this lot.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
7 (A 2 · B 4 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
7
Rent stabilization
Had 74 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 159 East 125 Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation 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 Nov 2, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.