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2-bedroom apartment for rent in East Harlem
181 E 117th St APT 1, East Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10035
Zillow rent estimate: $3,959/mo
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About this home
Apartment for rent in East Harlem, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rent $3,900/mo.
From the original listing · ZillowShowHide
NEGOTIABLE
Don't miss this one it won't last! Fully renovated, pristine condition first-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment offering the space and outdoor access that's nearly impossible to find in Manhattan, with abundant closet space, a beautiful private deck, and shared backyard space.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 55/100 · 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
Photos21/25
- Some points: Only 6 photos (8 or more for full points)11/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
Details10/20
- 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
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Some points: Short description (47 words)2/3
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 1900, 4 homes)4/5
- 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
Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.
Fees and terms
First month $3,900, a one-month deposit $3,900 (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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Zillow) | First seen on Roofy (via Zillow) | $3,900/mo |
| Sep 25, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $3,900/mo |
| Sep 1, 2026Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $4,200/mo |
| Aug 17, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $4,200/mo |
| Apr 12, 2018Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $2,360/mo |
| Mar 26, 2018Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $2,360/mo |
| Aug 21, 2017Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $2,400/mo |
| Aug 1, 2017Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $2,400/mo |
| Jul 10, 2015Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $2,300/mo |
| Jun 26, 2015Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $2,300/mo |
| Jun 21, 2013Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $2,200/mo |
| Jun 6, 2013Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $2,200/mo |
From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.
Compared with the area
Asks $3,900/mo, 6% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in East Harlem (North).
- Median here
- $3,664/mo
- 30 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $3,225–$4,499
- The middle half of listings
Priced in line with 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 Harlem (North)Location
- NeighborhoodEast Harlem (North)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10035Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 1003569 homes for rent
- ListingsEast Harlem (North)Homes for rent
- ListingsManhattanHomes for rent
- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- 116 St62 min walk
- 110 St69 min walk
- 125 St4 5 69 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 4
- James Weldon Johnsonk-8, grades PK-8200 m
- P.S. 007 Samuel Sternk-8, grades PK-8220 m
- Harlem Prep Charter Schoolk-12, grades K-12480 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
4 units · 4 floors · built 1900
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)181 East 117 Street · BBL 1-01645-0031 · built 1900 · 4 units
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- 2 (A 0 · B 2 · C 0)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 1
- 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 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 31, 2026Last checked on Zillow Nov 1, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.
