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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

2 W 16th St APT Tfr, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10011

$8,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $6,986/mo

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About this home

Apartment for rent in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $8,500/mo.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

2 West 16th Street | Residence TFR

Brand-New Luxury 2BR with Skylights in Every Room, Washer/Dryer & Exceptional Designer Finishes

Experience a rare combination of historic New York charm and contemporary luxury in this beautifully renovated True 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence.

Thoughtfully redesigned with exceptional attention to detail, this home features skylights in every room, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and sophisticated finishes throughout. The residence offers a spacious living room, two comfortable bedrooms, a stunning new eat-in kitchen with premium appliances and dishwasher, a beautifully appointed bathroom, and an in-unit washer/dryer.

A HISTORIC MANHATTAN MANSION

Originally constructed circa 1852, this remarkable Italianate mansion was once home to Henry G. Stebbins, a prominent New York financier, former president of the New York Stock Exchange, and U.S. congressman.

Situated within the landmark-designated Ladies' Mile Historic District, the building has undergone an extraordinary transformation, combining its rich architectural heritage with exceptional contemporary design.

Its magnificent historic entrance welcomes residents into a stunning, newly renovated boutique-style lobby featuring rich emerald-green walls, artistic detailing, elegant lighting, and a dramatic wooden staircasereminiscent of an exclusive European boutique hotel.

PRIME LOCATION

Ideally located just off Fifth Avenue, moments from Union Square, Flatiron, and Chelsea, surrounded by exceptional dining, shopping, cultural attractions, and convenient transportation.

A rare opportunity to experience historic Manhattan living, beautifully reimagined.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · 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
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 2 amenities listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 226 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 11% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy14/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1852, 13 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site yesterday4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • 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$17,020

First month $8,500, a one-month deposit $8,500 (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

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $8,500/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 31, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)$8,500/mo
Oct 30, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$8,500/mo
Apr 18, 2022Removed · Zillow—
Apr 9, 2022Price changed · Zillow$5,000/mo
Apr 2, 2022Price changed · Zillow$5,500/mo
Mar 12, 2022Price changed · Zillow$5,995/mo
Mar 9, 2022Price changed · Zillow$6,000/mo
Feb 28, 2022Price changed · Zillow$6,200/mo
Feb 25, 2022Listed for rent · Zillow$6,500/mo
Apr 11, 2021Removed · Zillow—
Feb 9, 2021Price changed · Zillow$3,050/mo
Jan 6, 2021Price changed · Zillow$3,075/mo
Dec 13, 2020Price changed · Zillow$3,100/mo
Nov 21, 2020Listed for rent · Zillow$3,950/mo
Oct 4, 2019Removed · Zillow$4,700/mo
Sep 12, 2019Price changed · Zillow$4,700/mo
Aug 19, 2019Price changed · Zillow$4,850/mo
Aug 8, 2019Price changed · Zillow$5,000/mo
Aug 2, 2019Listed for rent · Zillow$5,100/mo
Jun 10, 2019Removed · Zillow$3,975/mo
Jun 8, 2019Listed for rent · Zillow$3,975/mo
Oct 21, 2018Removed · Zillow$3,200/mo
Oct 12, 2018Price changed · Zillow$3,200/mo
Sep 14, 2018Price changed · Zillow$3,500/mo
Aug 26, 2018Listed for rent · Zillow$3,700/mo
Sep 17, 2017Removed · Zillow$3,500/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $8,500/mo, 11% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square.

Median here
$9,593/mo
53 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$8,698–$11,113
The middle half of listings

Priced below most 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 Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 6 AvL5 min walk
  • 14th Street (PATH)HOB-33 JSQ-33 JSQ-33 via HOB WTC-335 min walk
  • 14 St-Union Sq4 5 6 L N Q R W5 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

13 units · 4 floors · built 1852

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

2 West 16 Street · BBL 1-00817-0055 · built 1852 · 13 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
59 (A 18 · B 32 · C 9)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
5
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

9 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 31, 2026Last checked on Zillow Oct 31, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.