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1-bedroom condo for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay

959 1st Ave APT 3L, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$4,240/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $5,492/mo

Size
647 ft² (60.1 m²)
Available
Nov 15, 2026
Year built
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About this home

Condo for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 647 ft². Rent $4,240/mo. Available from Nov 15, 2026.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Beautifully maintained, this true one-bedroom residence offers a quiet and private retreat. Oversized windows fill the apartment with natural light and overlook a lush courtyard, providing a peaceful escape from the energy of the city. The bedroom includes a full-size bed with built-in storage but can fit a larger bed. Available furnished or unfurnished. Residents enjoy a full suite of amenities, including a 24-hour attended lobby with concierge service, resident manager, beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens, bicycle storage, cold storage, and a playroom. Recent building enhancements include a newly renovated fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and a redesigned lounge for residents.

No pets. 2 year lease.

Fees Due at Submission:

Application Fee $20 per applicant Application Processing Fee $200 Background Report Fee $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if requested by the Board) Move In Deposit (Refundable) $1,500 Move In Deposit (Refundable; Fully Furnished Unit) $500 Move In Fee $1,500 Move In Fee (Fully Furnished Unit) $500 Move Out Deposit (Refundable) $1,500 Move Out Deposit (Refundable; Fully Furnished Unit) $500 Move Out Fee $1,500 Move Out Fee (Fully Furnished Unit) $500 While every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, this floor plan is for guidance only. The measurements, dimensions, specifications, and other data shown are approximate and may not be to scale. We assume no responsibility for the accuracy of this floor plan or for any action taken in reliance thereon. This floor plan does not create any representation, warranty, or contract. All parties should consult an architect, to verify the information contained herein.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade B, 74/100 · 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: 10 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 2 amenities listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 267 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
  • Accuracy14/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2008, 112 homes)4/5
    • 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

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Scored Nov 3, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$8,500

First month $4,240, a one-month deposit $4,240 (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

In the home

  • Furnished

Building

  • Gym

Price history

High $4,240/moAsking price, as listed
Aug 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Nov 3, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)$4,240/mo
Nov 2, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$4,240/mo
Sep 22, 2026Removed · Zillow$4,240/mo
Aug 24, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$4,240/mo
Oct 27, 2017Sold · Zillow$387,500

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $4,240/mo, 15% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.

Median here
$4,995/mo
94 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,500–$5,495
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$6.55 vs $6.99
This home vs the median, 6% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

1.1% 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 East Midtown-Turtle Bay

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/53 StE F6 min walk
  • 51 St69 min walk
  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

112 units · 30 floors · built 2008 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

959 1 Avenue · BBL 1-01345-7502 · built 2008 · 112 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · 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
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

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 Nov 3, 2026Last checked on Zillow Nov 3, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.