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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Morningside Heights

1272 Amsterdam Ave # Onec, Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10027

$3,200/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Morningside Heights, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,200/mo. Built in 1926.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to your charming apartment at 1272 Amsterdam Avenue, Unit ONEC! Nestled in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood, this cozy 2 bedroom apartment offers an inviting ambiance on a delightful third-floor walkup. Revel in the classic charm of this pre-war building with its beautifully maintained architecture and timeless allure. The spacious layout features a living space that's well-suited to various living arrangements. Step inside to discover the warmth of hardwood floors that flow throughout the unit, complementing the high ceilings that impart an airy, expansive feel. The thoughtfully designed layout ensures limit comfort, making it a wonderful space for relaxation and everyday living. The apartment is equipped with stainless steel appliances including microwave and dishwasher as well as washer/dryer. Nestled in a well-maintained walk-up building, this apartment offers the quintessential city living experience with a friendly live-in super to assist you. Explore the vibrant neighborhood and find yourself conveniently situated to access the 1, A, B, C, and D subway lines, along with the M11, M4, and M104 buses. And that's not all! The area brims with cultural richness and dynamic energy, neighbors with prestigious institutions like Columbia University, Teachers College, and the Manhattan Academy of Music, alongside an array of supermarkets, local eateries, and prime shopping destinations. Associated up-front costs include: $20/person application fee First Month's Rent One Month Security Deposit

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos18/25
    • Some points: Only 4 photos (8 or more for full points)8/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details11/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 235 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 1926, 16 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • 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$6,420

First month $3,200, a one-month deposit $3,200 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Compared with the area

Asks $3,200/mo, 35% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Morningside Heights.

Median here
$4,948/mo
14 listings, last 90 days

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 Morningside Heights

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 125 St18 min walk
  • 125 StA C B D8 min walk
  • 116 St-Columbia University110 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 5

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

The building

16 units · 5 floors · built 1926

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1272 Amsterdam Avenue · BBL 1-01977-0035 · built 1926 · 16 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
14 (A 0 · B 2 · C 12)
Heat complaints
3 this season (more than similar buildings nearby)
Complaints, last 12 months
20
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

12 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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