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Back to the listing2-bedroom condo for rent in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
277 Fifth Ave # 42A, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10016
- Size
- 1,554 ft² (144 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 2019: Building details
About this home
Condo for rent in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,554 ft². Rent $19,000/mo. Built in 2019.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
VIEWS AND SPACE TO IMPRESS!! Residence 42A is an expansive 1,554 SF two-bedroom two-bathroom home with ample closet space, central air conditioning, remote blinds and washer/dryer at the most luxurious downtown address 277 FIFTH AVENUE! This high floor corner residence wraps the northwest corner of the building with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing inspirational views including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Hudson River, the Manhattan skyline and beyond. Stunning white oak hardwood floors enhance the home's abundant natural light. With ceiling heights reaching over ten feet, look forward to entertaining in this beautiful home graced with a selection of warm woods and elegant natural stones throughout.The open kitchen is a palette of natural oak cabinets with upper cabinets provided in metal trimmed white glass, Calacatta Saccheli polished marble slab center islands, countertops, and backsplash giving the kitchen a luminous glow. The kitchen is fully customized with a suite of stainless-steel Miele appliances including: refrigerator and freezer with ice-maker, wine cooler, gas cooktop with retractable ventilation hood, convection oven, speed oven, and dishwasher. A corner primary bedroom suite includes floor to ceiling windows, affording incredible views. There is generous dressing area with a large walk-in closet and two additional closets off of a luxuriously appointed windowed primary bathroom with full height San Nicola marble walls, heated Bianco Dolomiti marble flooring, walnut cabinets with Bianco Dolomiti marble slab countertop with waterfall sides, double Kohler Kathryn sink, and Dornbracht LULU series faucets in a polished chrome finish. The second bedroom offers equally stunning views and an ensuite second marble bathroom with a custom designed oversized shower stall and beautiful finishes. A light-filled suite of amenities spans two floors and offers residents carefully curated spaces for relaxation, socializing, and recreation with a lobby library featuring a double-height bookcase wall, an entertainment suite featuring a bar and private dining room with catering pantry, a perfectly outfitted fitness club opening onto the furnished Fifth Avenue Terrace, a games lounge, and a kids' club. Pets are not permitted for this apartment. Non-smoking. Fees Associated with this rental are as follows: Due at Creation of Application: $100 Initiation Fee (Non-refundable)Due at Submission: $700 Application Processing Fee (Non-refundable) $112.50 Digital Document Retention Fee (Non-refundable) $1000 Move-in Deposit (Refundable) $500 Move-in Fee (Non-refundable)Due at Lease Signing: $19,000 First Months Rent $19,000 Security Deposit (Refundable)
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 72/100 · Complete
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- Full points: 19 photos15/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details14/20
- 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
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 410 words3/3
True cost11/15
- Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
- Some points: Priced 98% 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 2017, 129 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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Fees and terms
First month $19,000, a one-month deposit $19,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Compared with the area
Asks $19,000/mo, 98% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square.
- Median here
- $9,593/mo
- 53 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $8,698–$11,113
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²/mo
- $12.23 vs $9.22
- This home vs the median, 33% 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 Midtown South-Flatiron-Union SquareLocation
- NeighborhoodMidtown South-Flatiron-Union SquareHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10016Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 10016462 homes for rent
- ListingsMidtown South, Flatiron and Union SquareHomes for rent
- ListingsManhattanHomes for rent
- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- 28 StN R W3 min walk
- 28 St65 min walk
- 33 St65 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- Baruch College Campus High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12410 m
- P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murrayelementary, grades K-5710 m
- School of the Future High Schoolsecondary, grades 6-12750 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
129 units · 51 floors · built 2017 · 4 more homes listed here
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)277 Fifth Avenue · BBL 1-00859-7504 · built 2017 · 129 units
- Building type
- Condominium
- Open HPD violations
- 2 (A 0 · B 2 · C 0)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 1
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.
See the full building recordPublic 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.








































