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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Washington Heights

451 W 162nd St, Washington Heights (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10032

$4,230/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $4,595/mo

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About this home

Apartment for rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,230/mo.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Check out this 2 bed in Washington Heights with PRIVATE GARDEN and IN UNIT LAUNDRY

LOCATION: AMSTERDAM & 162ND ST TRANSPORTATION: C TRAIN & M3/M100/M101 BUSES

Located in south Washington Heights, this stunning newly converted townhouse is centrally located to all - including multiple subway lines, Citibike hubs & buses, the NYP Hospital, the Washington Heights Library, multiple parks & supermarkets and a large & clean laundromat directly across the street. Welcome Home to 451 West 162nd Street, Washington Heights newest boutique rental conversion.

FEATURES: - All new gut renovation - Floor through layouts - Incredible natural light - Chef's kitchen w/breakfast bar - Full sized stainless steel appliances - Original decorative fireplace - Hardwood floors throughout - Many local dining and shopping options nearby - Large & clean laundromat across the street

PET POLICY: no dogs allowed, but cats will be considered.

*Photos are of actual unit! Some images are artist's renderings or virtually staged units and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Images may be of a similar unit and may not represent all apartment features.*

*Fee Disclosure - $20.00 application fee per person.*

Equal Housing Opportunity

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 70/100 · 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

  • Photos21/25
    • Some points: Only 6 photos (8 or more for full points)11/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 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 178 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1896, 4 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 4, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$8,480

First month $4,230, a one-month deposit $4,230 (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

Price history

High $4,230/moAsking price, as listed
Nov 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Nov 3, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Zillow)$4,230/mo
Nov 2, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$4,230/mo
Dec 17, 2025Sold · Zillow$1,800,000
Jun 30, 2025Price changed · Zillow$1,899,999
May 27, 2025Price changed · Zillow$1,999,999
May 14, 2025Price changed · Zillow$2,300,000
Mar 22, 2025Price changed · Zillow$2,395,000
Mar 21, 2025Listed for sale · Zillow$1,500,000
Jul 18, 2012Sold · Zillow$1,195,000
Jan 11, 2012Listed for sale · Zillow$1,195,000
Jan 3, 1997Sold · Zillow$218,500
Aug 9, 1995Sold · Zillow$1,000

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

Compared with the area

Asks $4,230/mo, 25% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Washington Heights (South).

Median here
$3,395/mo
13 listings, last 90 days

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 Washington Heights (South)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 163 St-Amsterdam AvC1 min walk
  • 157 St18 min walk
  • 168 St-Washington Hts19 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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

The building

4 units · 3 floors · built 1896

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

451 West 162 Street · BBL 1-02110-0054 · built 1896 · 4 units

Roofy building score 70/100 · Mostly fineAbout 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
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,800,000 on Dec 17, 2025

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 Nov 3, 2026Last checked on Zillow Nov 3, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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