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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Midtown-Times Square

171 W 57th St Apt 2A, Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10019

$7,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Size
988 ft² (91.8 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 988 ft². Rent $7,500/mo. Built in 1922.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Split 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo for SALE in a Beautiful PRE-WAR CONDO on Billionaire's Row.... XXX RENOVATION...Open Chef's Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances.. SubZero Fridge Jenn-Air Oven, Breakfast Bar, lots of Cabinets...Beautiful Hardwood Floors, 10' Ceilings, Generous Custom Closets, Washer & Dryer, Marble Bathrooms; Stall & Steam Shower in Primary Bedroom. all this in the best location...right across the street from CARNEGIE HALL. The Briarcliff is a 1922 white-glove pre-war condominium located in the heart of Billionaire's Row. Designed by Warren & Wetmore the building was converted to an intimate, 33-unit residence condominium in 1999. The Briarcliff offers impeccable white-glove service with a live in resident manager, full-time doorman, and great building staff! The city's finest restaurants and cultural institutions await you.... Central Park, Whole Foods, Columbus Circle, MoMA and the best shopping on Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue are only 2 blocks away. Close to all Transportation and PETS are Welcome!!!

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 64/100 · 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

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • 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
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 164 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • 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 1922, 35 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 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$15,020

First month $7,500, a one-month deposit $7,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Price history

High $7,500/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$7,500/mo
Oct 22, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$7,500/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $7,500/mo, 12% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Midtown-Times Square.

Median here
$8,500/mo
82 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$7,241–$14,450
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$7.59 vs $8.39
This home vs the median, 10% lower

Priced in line with similar homes here.

1.2% 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 Midtown-Times Square

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 57 St-7 AvN Q R W2 min walk
  • 57 StF M4 min walk
  • 59 St-Columbus Circle1 A C B D5 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

35 units · 13 floors · built 1922

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

171 West 57 Street · BBL 1-01010-7504 · built 1922 · 35 units

Roofy building score 92/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
7 (A 3 · B 1 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 3 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

2 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole 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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