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Back to the listing1-bedroom condo for rent in Upper West Side
40 W 86th St Unit 12C, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024
- Size
- 858 ft² (79.7 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- —
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.comShowHide
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
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Roofy listing score
Grade D, 39/100 · Incomplete
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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
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
- NeighborhoodUpper West Side (Central)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10024Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 10024147 homes for rent
- ListingsUpper West Side (Central)Homes for rent
- ListingsManhattanHomes for rent
- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
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
- M.S. 243 Center Schoolmiddle180 m
- P.S. 009 Sarah Andersonelementary, grades PK-5240 m
- The Urban Assembly School for Green Careershigh, grades 9-12260 m
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
- 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 recordPublic 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.









