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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper West Side

127 W 81st St Apt 4B, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$5,995/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10024
Bathrooms
1.5: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10024
Size
950 ft² (88.3 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10024
Available
Now
Year built
1900: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 950 ft². Rent $5,995/mo. Built in 1900.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Sun-Filled Duplex 2BR / 1.5BA with TWO Private Outdoor Spaces 4th Floor of Walk-Up No Pets Duplex (4th & 5th floors) Expansive roof deck + balcony Large living room with space for a full dining set Alcove kitchen Two side-by-side bedrooms (full/twin-size) 1.5 bathrooms Wood floors Decorative mantel fireplace Classic straight stair with wooden banister North & south exposures Located in the heart of the Upper West Side between Columbus & Amsterdam near Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History , with fast commuting via the 81 St-Museum of Natural History B/C trains and BxM2 & M79 crosstown bus service. Everyday convenience is right outside your door: a laundromat around the corner near Amsterdam Ave & W 81st St , plus great local cafes, groceries, and restaurants along Columbus and Amsterdam. You're also close to the M7, and M11 bus lines on Columbus and the 1 train at 79th Street & Broadway for uptown/downtown access.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 62/100 · 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: 9 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
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 159 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 25% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1887, 10 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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$12,010

First month $5,995, a one-month deposit $5,995 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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Price history

High $5,995/moAsking price, as listed
Aug 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$5,995/mo
Aug 25, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$5,995/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $5,995/mo, 25% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Upper West Side (Central).

Median here
$7,984/mo
59 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$6,850–$9,464
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$6.31 vs $7.73
This home vs the median, 18% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

3.4% of these listings have cut their price.

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 West Side (Central)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B6 min walk
  • 79 St16 min walk
  • 86 St18 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

10 units · 4 floors · built 1887

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

127 West 81 Street · BBL 1-01212-0023 · built 1887 · 10 units

Roofy building score 17/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
13 (A 0 · B 3 · C 10)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

10 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 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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