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1-bedroom condo for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay

685 1st Ave Apt 3J, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10016

$5,200/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
720 ft² (66.9 m²)
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Condo for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 ft². Rent $5,200/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

West-Facing 1-Bedroom | In-Unit Washer/Dryer | Indoor Pool At 718 square feet, unit 3J at 685 First Avenue is a 1-bedroom, one-bath with western exposure. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the space, and the kitchen pairs light quartz countertops with stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors run throughout. Apartment Features: - 1 bedroom / 1 bath - 718 square feet - West exposure - Floor-to-ceiling windows - Hardwood floors - Light quartz countertops - Stainless steel appliances - In-unit washer/dryer Please note photos may be of a similar line on a different floor. Building Amenities: - Full-time doorman - Indoor pool with outdoor lounge seating - Fitness center - Sauna - Resident's lounge - Screening room - Children's playroom - On-site parking garage - Package room - Bike room - Resident storage - Common laundry room The building sits on First Avenue where Murray Hill meets Turtle Bay, with the East River Greenway and the NYC Ferry landing at East 34th Street close by. Grand Central is a short walk west, and the restaurants and shops of Second and Third Avenues fill the blocks in between. Transportation: 4, 5, 6, 7 and S at Grand Central42nd Street, 6 at 33rd Street, M15 and M15 Select Bus along First and Second Avenues, M34 Select Bus and M42 crosstown, NYC Ferry at the East 34th Street landing. Our on-site leasing office is open Monday through Friday from 10AM-6PM, Weekends 10AM-5PM. Walk-ins are welcome 12 pm - 5 pm and viewings outside office hours are accommodated by appointment any day of the week.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 54/100 · 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: 18 photos15/15
    • No points: Photos too small to see well0/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • 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
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 253 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2016, 556 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 2 days ago4/4
  • 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

Estimated cash to move in$10,420

First month $5,200, a one-month deposit $5,200 (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 $5,200/mo, 2% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Murray Hill-Kips Bay.

Median here
$5,095/mo
161 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,515–$5,710
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$7.22 vs $7.24
This home vs the median, 0% lower

Priced in line with similar homes here.

1.2% 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 Murray Hill-Kips Bay

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • East 34th Street (NYC Ferry)Astoria East River Rockaway-Soundview South Brooklyn6 min walk
  • Grand Central-42 St4 5 6 7 S11 min walk
  • Grand Central (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven12 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

556 units · 44 floors · built 2016 · 5 more homes listed here

Building record for 685 First Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

685 First Avenue · BBL 1-00945-7502 · built 2016 · 556 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
16 (A 16 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
10
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 685 First Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

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 30, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.