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

142 E 49th St APT 7A, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10017

$3,750/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $4,404/mo

Size
720 ft² (66.9 m²)
Available
Dec 15, 2026

About this home

Apartment for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 ft². Rent $3,750/mo. Built in 1915. Available from Dec 15, 2026.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Fantastic Prewar One-Bedroom in Doorman Building in Turtle Bay

Bright, airy, and full of classic charm, this beautifully appointed one-bedroom home features beamed ceilings, original hardwood floors, and elegant prewar details throughout.

The spacious living room is filled with light from two large windows. The windowed kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, while the marble bathroom offers a clean, refined finish. The spacious primary bedroom easily accommodates a king bed and includes two closets, with two additional closets in the foyer for ample storage.

About the Building: 142 East 49th Street is a well-maintained, classic 45-unit elevator condop featuring:

7-day doorman coverage (8:00 AM to 12:00 AM)

Live-in super

On-site laundry room

Location: Superbly located just two short blocks from the subway and a 5-minute walk to Grand Central Terminal, putting world-class dining, shopping, and seamless transit right at your doorstep.

Brokers: CYOF.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · 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

  • Photos19/25
    • Some points: Only 5 photos (8 or more for full points)9/15
    • 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
    • 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 2 amenities listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 158 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 25% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Full points: 3 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1924, 45 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site yesterday4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • 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$7,520

First month $3,750, a one-month deposit $3,750 (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

  • Dishwasher

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $3,750/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 30, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$3,750/mo
Oct 29, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$3,750/mo
Feb 26, 2021Removed · Zillow—
Jan 8, 2021Listed for rent · Zillow$2,000/mo
Dec 23, 2020Removed · Zillow—
Sep 28, 2020Price changed · Zillow$2,500/mo
Aug 18, 2020Listed for rent · Zillow$3,000/mo
Jan 20, 2018Removed · Zillow$2,995/mo
Nov 27, 2017Price changed · Zillow$2,995/mo
Nov 24, 2017Removed · Zillow$675,000/mo
Nov 24, 2017Listed for rent · Zillow$3,000/mo
Jul 14, 2017Price changed · Zillow$675,000
Jun 2, 2017Listed for sale · Zillow$680,000
Oct 3, 2006Sold · Zillow$580,402

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

Compared with the area

Asks $3,750/mo, 25% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.

Median here
$4,995/mo
91 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,496–$5,482
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$5.21 vs $6.96
This home vs the median, 25% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

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

  • 51 St63 min walk
  • Grand Central (LIRR)Babylon Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson Port Washington Ronkonkoma West Hempstead4 min walk
  • Lexington Av/53 StE F6 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

45 units · 10 floors · built 1924 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

142 East 49 Street · BBL 1-01303-0046 · built 1924 · 45 units

Roofy building score 77/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
11 (A 3 · B 6 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
6
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

2 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 Oct 30, 2026Last checked on Zillow Oct 31, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.