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1-bedroom house for rent in Harlem

187 Lenox Ave Unit 6, Harlem (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10026

$2,850/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10026
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10026
Size
—
Type
House: Houses for rent in ZIP 10026
Available
Now
Year built
1887: Building details

About this home

House for rent in Harlem, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,850/mo. Built in 1887.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Sunny apartment with a washer and dryer in-unit! This junior one bedroom offers good closet space and is located four flights up in a walk up building. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a gas range and dishwasher, along with a breakfast bar and plenty of cabinet space. Hardwood floors, recessed lighting, exposed brick, and a decorative fireplace add warmth and character to this charming apartment. Located in the heart of South Harlem, 187 Lenox is surrounded by some of the neighborhood's best restaurants, cafes, and local shops. You'll find Whole Foods and Trader Joe's nearby, along with neighborhood favorites like Archer & Goat, Settepani, and Barawine. Marcus Garvey Park is just a few blocks away, and the 2, 3, A, B, C, and D subway lines are also nearby, making it easy to get around the city.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 60/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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 142 words3/3
  • True cost4/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1887, 5 homes)5/5
    • 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 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$5,720

First month $2,850, a one-month deposit $2,850 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in costWho pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $2,850/mo, 19% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Harlem (South).

Median here
$3,500/mo
15 listings, last 90 days

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 Harlem (South)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 116 St2 34 min walk
  • 125 St2 37 min walk
  • 116 StC B9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

5 units · 4 floors · built 1887

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

187 Lenox Avenue · BBL 1-01904-0031 · built 1887 · 5 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Mixed residential and retail building
Open HPD violations
14 (A 0 · B 7 · C 7)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 1 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

7 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the 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.

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