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Back to the listing2-bedroom apartment for rent in Harlem
235 W 139th St Unit 1390019P, Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10030
- Size
- 1,991 ft² (185 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
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About this home
Apartment for rent in Harlem, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,991 ft². Rent $9,630/mo.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
The advertised rate of $9,630/month is the lowest available price, based on a 30 day(s) stay with a move-in date of May 15, 2027. Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing and additional pricing components, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates. The rate is applicable when billed upfront; it can be higher if billed in multiple payments. Feel at home in this newly gut-renovated 2000 sq ft garden-level duplex townhouse on Harlem's unique Strivers Row. This home offers a perfect blend of modern design and rustic charm, providing a comfortable and flexible stay for families, couples, or groups of friends. This apartment features two private bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the other with a queen-size bed. Additionally, there are two queen-size pull-out couches with privacy doors, ensuring ample sleeping arrangements. The well-appointed eat-in kitchen is equipped for any chef, including a full-size refrigerator, four-burner cooktop with griddle, full-size oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, and dishes and cutlery for eight. This home is kid-friendly, featuring a crib upon request, children's books, toys, and games. Pets are allowed with a maximum of one pet. Events are not allowed. Experience New York City history in one of Harlem's most beautiful and iconic neighborhoods. Strivers' Row is a landmark block lined with elegant late-19th-century brownstones, known for their rich architecture, quiet tree-lined streets, and deep cultural roots. You'll be staying on one of Harlem's most photographed and beloved streets - a peaceful, welcoming enclave just minutes from the Apollo Theater, Abyssinian Baptist Church, and countless cafes, restaurants, and jazz lounges along Adam Clayton Powell and Frederick Douglass Boulevards. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 8 AM. Smoking is not permitted. No additional guests are allowed unless explicitly approved by the host. High-speed Wi-Fi and a dedicated work area make this a perfect apartment for a work trip.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete
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Details16/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
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- Full points: Size stated2/2
- Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
- 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
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Full points: Description of 349 words3/3
True cost7/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy11/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1920, 1 home)4/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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 $9,630, a one-month deposit $9,630 (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 $9,630/mo, 176% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Harlem (North).
- Median here
- $3,490/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 (North)Location
- NeighborhoodHarlem (North)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10030Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 1003024 homes for rent
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- 135 StC B6 min walk
- 135 St2 38 min walk
- 145 St310 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 5
- P.S. 123 Mahalia Jacksonk-8, grades PK-8160 m
- Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5k-8, grades K-8200 m
- Harlem Village Academy North Charter Schoolsecondary340 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
1 unit · 4 floors · built 1920
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)235 West 139 Street · BBL 1-02025-0015 · built 1920 · 1 units
- Building type
- One-family home
- Open HPD violations
- 31 (A 10 · B 5 · C 4)
- 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
4 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.
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.


































