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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill

453 W 140th St Apt 1, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10031

$5,400/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Size
4,863 ft² (452 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4,863 ft². Rent $5,400/mo. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Introducing this spacious 2,000+/- sq. ft. duplex occupying the first two floors of a classic townhouse in Hamilton Heights, offering an exclusive-use backyard. This renovated residence offers two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, two home offices, and two fully equipped kitchens, providing exceptional flexibility for working from home, accommodating extended family, or creating separate living areas within one home. Each kitchen is appointed with a dishwasher and microwave, while the thoughtful layout offers the comfort and versatility of two distinct living spaces under one roof. Classic prewar details are complemented by modern updates, including hardwood floors, recessed lighting, a decorative fireplace, split-system heating and air conditioning, and an in-unit washer and dryer. This is an all-electric apartment, with tenants responsible for electricity. Ideally located across the street from City College and just two subway stops from Columbia University, the home is moments from the restaurants, cafes, and shopping along Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway. Nearby Riverbank State Park, Riverside Park, and St. Nicholas Park offer abundant recreational opportunities. Convenient transportation includes the 1, A, B, C, and D subway lines, the M100 and M101 buses, and easy connections to Metro-North at 125th Street. There is a $20 background check fee per applicant. At lease signing, the first month's rent, one month's security deposit, and proof of renters insurance are required.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 63/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 11 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 226 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1906, 10 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • 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$10,820

First month $5,400, a one-month deposit $5,400 (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

Price history

High $5,400/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$5,400/mo
Oct 21, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$5,400/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $5,400/mo, 20% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill.

Median here
$4,500/mo
13 listings, last 90 days

7.7% 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 Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 137 St-City College16 min walk
  • 135 StC B7 min walk
  • 145 StA C B D8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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

The building

10 units · 3 floors · built 1906

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

453 West 140 Street · BBL 1-02057-0138 · built 1906 · 10 units

Roofy building score 67/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
9 (A 5 · B 0 · C 3)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$2,200,000 on Jun 23, 2026

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

3 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 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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