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For rentApartment Price up 42.9%NewScore 50

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

517 E 77th St APT 2F, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$5,000/mo

Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $4,029/mo

Bedrooms: 2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10075
Bathrooms: 1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10075
Size: —
Type: Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10075
Available: Now
Year built: —

About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $5,000/mo.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

New to the Market! Rare True 2-Bedroom at The Cherokee

Available for occupancy beginning November 1st, this highly sought-after true 2-bedroom residence is located on one of the Upper East Side's most charming tree-lined park blocks, just moments from John Jay Park and the East River.

Situated on the second floor of The Cherokee, one of the Upper East Side's most historic and architecturally distinctive buildings, this home offers classic prewar charm combined with exceptional value, including all utilities (gas and electric) in the rent.

The apartment features:

Two true bedrooms High ceilings throughout Four floor-to-ceiling windows providing excellent natural light Hardwood floors Generous closet space Spacious primary bedroom that easily accommodates a king-size bed and additional furniture Large second bedroom with room for a queen-size bed

Residents of The Cherokee enjoy:

Live-in superintendent Video intercom system Beautiful landscaped courtyard Central storage room Newly renovated laundry room

Perfectly positioned between York Avenue and the East River, this unique home offers convenient access to parks, transportation, neighborhood restaurants, and everything the Upper East Side has to offer.

Gas and electric included.

Please call to schedule a private showing. $20.00 Credit Check non refundable 1 months rent $5000.00 1 month security $.5000.00

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 50/100 · Fairly complete

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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.

Photos19/25
- Full points: 8 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
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Full points: Description of 214 words3/3
True cost8/15
- Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
- Problem: Priced 44% 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 1900, 192 homes)4/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
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$10,020

First month $5,000, a one-month deposit $5,000 (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 cost Who pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Amenities

In the home

Dishwasher

Price history

High $5,000/mo · Low $3,500/moAsking price, as listed

Feb 2023Nov 2026

Date	Event	Price
Oct 31, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)	First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)	$5,000/mo
Oct 31, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow	Listed for rent · Zillow	$5,000/mo
Feb 12, 2023Removed · Zillow	Removed · Zillow	—
Feb 10, 2023Listed for rent · Zillow	Listed for rent · Zillow	$3,500/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $5,000/mo, 44% 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

72 StN Q11 min walk
86 StN Q15 min walk
77 St615 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

P.S. 158 Bayard Taylorelementary, grades PK-590 m
Yorkville East Middle Schoolmiddle, grades 6-8130 m
Eleanor Roosevelt High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12300 m

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

The building

192 units · 6 floors · built 1900 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record for 509 East 77 Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

509 East 77 Street · BBL 1-01489-0008 · built 1900 · 192 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.

Building type: Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations: 5 (A 1 · B 3 · C 1)
Heat complaints: 0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months: 7
Rent stabilization: Had 9 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file): $291,195 on Sep 17, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 509 East 77 Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

Rent stabilization record Check if a unit is rent stabilized

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

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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 Nov 1, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.