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

250 E 65th St Apt 4A, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10065

$14,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Size
1,400 ft² (130 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,400 ft². Rent $14,000/mo. Built in 1961.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Sponsor Unit! No Board Approval Needed! Enjoy a great opportunity to live in this fully gut-renovated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment, on one of the most sought-after blocks in Lenox Hill! This extraordinary corner residence, has a private terrace, laundry in unit and a gas grill. The apartment is located in a well-established full service condominium on East 65th Street, is flooded with lovely natural light through windows on northern and eastern exposures. The expansive 1,400 square foot layout is airy and versatile, easily allowing for perfect living. All utilities are included in the rent! 250 East 65th Street is a well-managed, full-service condominium featuring a 24-hour doorman, porter, live-in super, laundry room, newly-renovated gym, and rooftop terrace. Renovations for the lobby and hallway have just finished. The building is conveniently situated in the heart of the Upper East Side, close to Central Park, vibrant Midtown, Park Avenue offices, Bloomingdales, world-class museums and Madison Avenue shops. Everything you need is nearby, including the Q, 4, 5 and 6 trains. Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Video tours available upon request! $20 Application fee per applicant (guarantor's included) Short term options available!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · 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: 15 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 205 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 56% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to rent3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1963, 88 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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$28,020

First month $14,000, a one-month deposit $14,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Price history

High $14,000/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$14,000/mo
Oct 21, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$14,000/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $14,000/mo, 56% above 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
Per ft²/mo
$10 vs $8
This home vs the median, 25% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

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 Q5 min walk
  • 68 St-Hunter College67 min walk
  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

88 units · 14 floors · built 1963

Building record for 248 East 65 Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

248 East 65 Street · BBL 1-01419-7501 · built 1963 · 88 units

Roofy building score 92/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
7
Rent stabilization
Had 3 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 248 East 65 Street. 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. Condo records cover the whole 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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