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

542 West 153rd Street, 701, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10031

$5,199/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Size
1,235 ft² (115 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,235 ft². Rent $5,199/mo. Built in 2017.

From the original listing · StreetEasyShow

Rare Penthouse with Private Outdoor Deck*

Experience elevated Manhattan living in this exceptional PENTHOUSE apartment featuring a private outdoor deck. Enjoy oversized triple-pane windows, premium insulation, and a Bosch in-unit washer/dryer for exceptional comfort and convenience.

The sophisticated kitchen features grey stone countertops, porcelain tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances, while polished fixtures and refined finishes complete the modern aesthetic.

Residents also enjoy a virtual doorman, fitness room, rooftop deck, rentable parking, rentable storage, and bike storage.

Ideally located just 2 minutes from the 1/A/C trains, with Columbia University, New York-Presbyterian, Broadway restaurants, cafes, and shopping all nearby.

Private outdoor space in Manhattan is rare!

Schedule your tour today to experience this penthouse in person.

Please note: We have not engaged any agent nor hired any broker to market or advertise this apartment.

In accordance with the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act, an itemized list of fees* you may be required to pay in connection with the rental of this apartment are below.

Review this information carefully before signing any rental agreement.

Fees to be Paid by Tenant:

Application Fee - Non-refundable fee to process a rental application; charged to each applicant- $20.00

Rent - Tenant's regular payment to the landlord for use of an apartment - Rent, as listed

Prorated Rent - (If Lease Started on day other than the 1st of the month) The adjusted amount paid for a partial month of occupancy - Varies; dependent upon the rent and move in date

Security Deposit Deposit paid when an apartment is rented to cover possible loss or damage - Refundable less the cost of any damages or rent balance remaining when a tenant vacates. - Equal to 1 month of rent

Renter's Insurance (Fee paid to the Insurer) - Property insurance that covers a renter's personal belongings and provides liability protection in case of accidents or injury that may occur in the rental property - Fees vary

Lease Guaranty Fees (If lease guaranty is required; fees paid to the lease guarantor) - Fee paid to a 3rd-party guarantor to secure the obligations of a tenant under a lease - Fees vary

* Fees required to be paid upfront are listed. Please contact the Leasing Office for a complete list of fees.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · 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

  • Photos19/25
    • Full points: 13 photos15/15
    • Some points: Some photos are small (about 600 px)4/10
  • 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
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: 8 amenities listed2/2
    • Full points: Description of 375 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 2015, 34 homes)5/5
    • 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$10,418

First month $5,199, a one-month deposit $5,199 (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

  • Air conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer / dryer
  • Hardwood floors

Building

  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Gym

Outdoor and parking

  • Parking

Price history

High $5,300/mo · Low $5,199/moAsking price, as listed
Sep 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)$5,199/mo
Oct 21, 2026Price changed · StreetEasy$5,199/mo
Sep 30, 2026Listed · StreetEasy$5,300/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $5,199/mo, 16% 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

  • 157 St16 min walk
  • 155 StC6 min walk
  • 145 St19 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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

The building

542 W 153rd, 34 units · 7 floors · built 2017

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

542 West 153 Street · BBL 1-02084-0056 · built 2015 · 34 units

Roofy building score 59/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
32 (A 3 · B 23 · C 6)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
14
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

6 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 StreetEasy Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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