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

301 E 62nd St Apt 12C, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10065

$8,000/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rent $8,000/mo. Built in 1959.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome home to Apartment 12C a massive, light-flooded 1,300-square-foot sanctuary perched high in Lenox Hill. Boasting rare triple exposures to the South, East, and North, this home is wrapped in brilliant natural light from sunrise to sunset. Expansive double windows in every single room frame classic Manhattan views, with the eastern exposures offering a charming peek of the East River. Warm hardwood floors flow seamlessly throughout, unifying the home's generous proportions. The layout is tailored for both entertaining and privacy, featuring an exceptional amount of storage with dual closets in the primary suite and two additional deep closets in the main hallway. The secondary bedroom captures crisp northeast light through two oversized windows, making it a peaceful retreat or home office. Both renovated bathrooms are fully windowed and thoughtfully finished with walk-in showers and built-in sitting ledges. With windowed baths, dual exposures in key rooms, and substantial square footage, 12C is a rare Upper East Side find. 301 East 62nd Street is an impeccably run mid-size co-op with a full-time doorman, full time staff and resident super. There is a newly renovated laundry room in the basement, which also features private storage units for a fee and free bicycle storage. The property also benefits from numerous recent upgrades to building systems, as well as additional cosmetic upgrades to the hallways. 301 East 62nd Street residents enjoy close proximity to amazing restaurants such as Le Bilboquet and Avra, shopping, and transportation like the 2nd Avenue Q train, and the 4,5,6 N, R, E and F trains, various gyms like Barry's Boot Camp , Soul Cycle and Equinox. Additional neighborhood conveniences include the new Trader Joe's just around the corner, Whole Foods, Bloomingdales and many of the city's best parks like The East River Greenway, Andrew Haswell Dog Park, and of course Central Park. Contact us to view this amazing apartment today!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 19 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 324 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 1959, 130 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$16,020

First month $8,000, a one-month deposit $8,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $8,000/mo, 11% 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 in line with 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 Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/63 StF M N Q6 min walk
  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W6 min walk
  • 59 St4 5 67 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

130 units · 14 floors · built 1959 · 1 more home listed here

Building record for 1180 2 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1180 2 Avenue · BBL 1-01437-0001 · built 1959 · 130 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
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 2 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$560,000 on Jul 17, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1180 2 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.

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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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