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1-bedroom house for rent in Upper West Side

38 W 85th St Apt 3R, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$3,595/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10024
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10024
Size
500 ft² (46.5 m²)
Type
House: Houses for rent in ZIP 10024
Available
Now
Year built
1899: Building details

About this home

House for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 ft². Rent $3,595/mo. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Super Charming Jr One bedroom ~ Brand new pullman kitchen w/SS appliances...burner cook top/NO oven~ Micro, convection oven and full fridge~ High ceilings, exposed brick wall, deco fireplace and sparkling shiny hardwood floors~ Bedroom is long and narrow ...16' x 6.5'~ Large private terrace!! SORRY NO PETS NO EXCEPTIONS~ AVAIL IMMED. or Nov 1st

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 57/100 · 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

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details12/20
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Some points: Short description (57 words)2/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 28% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1887, 3 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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$7,210

First month $3,595, a one-month deposit $3,595 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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Price history

High $3,595/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$3,595/mo
Oct 24, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$3,595/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $3,595/mo, 28% below 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
$7.19 vs $8.05
This home vs the median, 11% lower

Priced below 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
  • 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B6 min walk
  • 86 St19 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

3 units · 4 floors · built 1887 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

38 West 85 Street · BBL 1-01198-0047 · built 1887 · 3 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

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.

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