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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

154 Columbus Ave Apt 3R, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10023

$5,400/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $5,400/mo. Built in 1910.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Renovated 2-Bedroom with In-Unit Washer/Dryer Steps from Lincoln Center & Central ParkLocation, Location, Location! Pets OK! Cozy two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Lincoln Square, just moments from Lincoln Center, Central Park, and the 1 train. The apartment offers a queen-sized mater bedroom and a full or twin-sized second bedroom or home office. The renovated kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, and granite countertops, and the added convenience of separate in-unit washer and dryer machines. - Third floor of walk-up - Faces back & side of the building - Queen-sized mater bedroom - Full or twin-sized second bedroom or home office - Separate living room - Stainless-steel appliances - Dishwasher & microwave - Granite countertops - In-unit washer & dryer - Video intercom The 1 train at 66th Street is less than 500 feet away, with the B/C at 72nd Street, express 2/3 trains, and the A/B/C/D at Columbus Circle all within easy reach. Walk to Lincoln Center, Central Park, Trader Joe's, Equinox, Columbus Avenue restaurants and cafes, and the cultural institutions that make Lincoln Square one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods. The building itself is a well-maintained 1910 rental with a live-in superintendent and video intercom.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 50/100 · 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

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.

  • Photos18/25
    • Some points: Only 4 photos (8 or more for full points)8/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details12/20
    • 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
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 205 words3/3
  • True cost0/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Problem: Priced 44% below similar homes in its neighborhood: a common sign of a rental scam0/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1910, 12 homes)5/5
    • 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$10,820

First month $5,400, a one-month deposit $5,400 (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 $5,400/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$5,400/mo
Oct 27, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$5,400/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $5,400/mo, 44% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.

Median here
$9,600/mo
78 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$7,600–$11,477
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 West Side-Lincoln Square

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 66 St-Lincoln Center11 min walk
  • 72 StC B7 min walk
  • 72 St1 2 38 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

12 units · 5 floors · built 1910 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

154 Columbus Avenue · BBL 1-01138-0034 · built 1910 · 12 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 0 · B 1 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 1 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

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.

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