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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Washington Heights

501 W 158th St # 4, Washington Heights (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10032

$3,395/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,395/mo. Built in 1900.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Bright Renovated South-Facing 2 Bedroom This renovated two-bedroom apartment offers a bright, functional layout with modern finishes throughout. Every room faces south, filling the apartment with natural light, while individual AC units in each room and a vented bathroom add everyday comfort. The open living and dining area flows into a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, built in microwave, generous cabinet space, and stone countertops. Both bedrooms comfortably fit queen beds, have a closet and feature oversized south-facing windows. Tenant pays for electric and cooking gas Pets welcome - with permission Personal guarantors accepted - NO 3rd party guarantors South-facing windows throughout Individual AC units in every room Vented bathroom Open kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and stainless steel appliances Hardwood floors and high ceilings Excellent natural light Located in the heart of Washington Heights, you'll be close to neighborhood favorites including Dutch Baby Bakery, Le Cheile, Saggio, Buunni Coffee, Malecon, and The Uptown Garrison, along with nearby grocery stores, cafes, and everyday conveniences. Enjoy easy access to Fort Tryon Park, The Met Cloisters, Bennett Park, and the Hudson River Greenway. Conveniently located near the A, C, and 1 trains, with multiple bus lines nearby, making commuting throughout Manhattan simple.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 8 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details11/20
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 205 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 50% below similar homes in the borough3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1900, 14 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$6,810

First month $3,395, a one-month deposit $3,395 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Compared with the area

Asks $3,395/mo, 50% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Manhattan.

Median here
$6,740/mo
1,566 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,900–$8,779
The middle half of listings
Days on the market
0 days
Median, until taken off the market

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

0.9% 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 Manhattan

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 157 St14 min walk
  • 163 St-Amsterdam AvC5 min walk
  • 155 StC6 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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

The building

14 units · 6 floors · built 1900

Building record for 1980 Amsterdam Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1980 Amsterdam Avenue · BBL 1-02117-7501 · built 1900 · 14 units

Roofy building score 83/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
4 (A 0 · B 1 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
3
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1980 Amsterdam 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. 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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