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2-bedroom apartment for rent in East Harlem

1955 1st Ave Apt 208, East Harlem (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10029

$3,300/mo
Rent per month · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for rent in East Harlem, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,300/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to this spacious, bright, and pet-friendly apartment located on the fifth floor of a well-maintained building. This corner unit boasts king-size bedrooms, a dual exposure living room filled with natural light, and a separate kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances. The unit offers ample closet space and high ceilings, enhancing its spaciousness. Please note that while these units are in high demand, multiple layouts are available and the photos are intended to represent the apartment's high-quality finishes and may not reflect the exact layout. The building offers a host of amenities including a 24-hour concierge service, an elegant limestone and mahogany lobby, a fitness center, a clubroom with billiards, a large courtyard, an attended garage, laundry facilities, and a bicycle storage room. The unit can be converted into a 2-bedroom apartment as needed. For a private tour, please text/call or email ****. Dont miss this opportunity to make this wonderful space your new home.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 60/100 · 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: 8 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 162 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 31% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2003, 232 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$6,620

First month $3,300, a one-month deposit $3,300 (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

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $3,300/mo, 31% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in East Harlem (South).

Median here
$4,795/mo
23 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,038–$6,375
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 East Harlem (South)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 96 StN Q7 min walk
  • 103 St610 min walk
  • 96 St611 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 4

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

The building

232 units · 7 floors · built 2003 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record for 1951 1 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1951 1 Avenue · BBL 1-01672-0017 · built 2003 · 232 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
1 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
17
Rent stabilization
Had 232 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1951 1 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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.