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For rentCondoNewScore 39

1-bedroom condo for rent in Upper West Side

40 W 86th St Unit 12C, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$7,300/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
858 ft² (79.7 m²)
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Condo for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 858 ft². Rent $7,300/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome home to 40 West 86th Street! Beautiful, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom home, apartment 12C features: - Over 850 sq ft of living space - One king sized bedroom - In residence washer + dryer - Abundant closet space - Upgraded kitchen - Upgraded bathroom - Beautiful, oversized windows - Dark oak wood flooring - Steps to Central Park The Upper West Side neighborhood is rich in cultural activities that include The Museum of Natural History, The Children's Museum of Manhattan, Lincoln Square, The Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic. There is no shortage of dining in the neighborhood, with a wide range of eateries, groceries, and delis ranging from casual to fine dining options. Some of the local favorites include Zabar's, Trader Joe's, Playa Betty, and Osteria Cotta. Of course, there is easy access to the 1,2,3, B, and C trains and crosstown bus. Join the Upper West Side Historic community to start living a relaxed life filled with history, convenience, and luxury

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

Roofy listing score

Grade D, 39/100 · Incomplete

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

  • Photos2/25
    • Some points: Only 1 photo (8 or more for full points)2/15
    • 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 165 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 46% above similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1931, 60 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 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$14,620

First month $7,300, a one-month deposit $7,300 (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 $7,300/mo, 46% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Upper West Side (Central).

Median here
$4,995/mo
91 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,225–$5,871
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$8.51 vs $8.05
This home vs the median, 6% higher

Priced above most similar homes here.

3.3% 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 Upper West Side (Central)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 86 StC B3 min walk
  • 86 St18 min walk
  • 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

60 units · 20 floors · built 1931

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

40 West 86 Street · BBL 1-01199-0055 · built 1931 · 60 units

Roofy building score 84/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 1 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 17 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 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.