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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

20 River Rd APT 5D, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10044

$4,650/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10044
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10044
Size
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Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10044
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,650/mo.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Exceptional lease takeover opportunity for a rarely available, southwest-facing apartment featuring sweeping views of the Queensboro Bridge, East River, and iconic Manhattan skyline

Renovated 2 bedrooms with a balcony and breathtaking views in a luxury doorman building with a free gym and rooftop. Swimming pool , laundry room, storage and indoor garage are available for an additional fee.

Everyday essentials are just steps away, with a pharmacy, post office, and large, well-stocked supermarket conveniently located directly across the street.

Prime Location, Minutes to Manhattan. Roosevelt Island offers the perfect mix of calm and convenience. One of the most scenic walks in Manhattan. Only one subway stop from Manhattan. Free bus ride (stops right outside the building) to the subway, Roosevelt Island tram or NYC Ferry. Convenient commute to JFK and La Guardia airports. The M/F train brings you quickly into the heart of Midtown. Variety of shops and restaurants on the island.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 50/100 · 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

This score is held at 50: the rent is far below similar homes in its neighborhood, a common sign of a rental scam. Never send money before you have seen the home.

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 14 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • 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
    • Full points: 4 amenities listed2/2
    • Full points: Description of 154 words3/3
  • True cost8/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Problem: Priced 48% below similar homes in its neighborhood: a common sign of a rental scam0/7
  • Accuracy14/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1975, 8,018 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 2 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$9,320

First month $4,650, a one-month deposit $4,650 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in costWho pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Amenities

In the home

  • Dishwasher

Building

  • Gym
  • Pool

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $4,650/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 30, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)$4,650/mo
Oct 29, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$4,650/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $4,650/mo, 48% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$8,995/mo
61 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$6,400–$10,500
The middle half of listings

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

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 Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Roosevelt IslandF M13 min walk
  • 72 StN Q16 min walk
  • Roosevelt Island (NYC Ferry)Astoria17 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

8,018 units · 18 floors · built 1975 · 16 more homes listed here

Building record for Main Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

Main Street · BBL 1-01373-0001 · built 1975 · 8,018 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
48 (A 14 · B 26 · C 8)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
55
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,173,760 on Jul 21, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at Main Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

8 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 30, 2026Last checked on Zillow Oct 30, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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