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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

21 E 61st St APT 10C, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10065

$20,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD

Zillow rent estimate: $9,753/mo

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About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Rent $20,000/mo. Built in 1951.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Discover luxurious living in this stunning 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom apartment at the esteemed Carlton House condominium, located at 21 East 61st Street, just steps from Central Park. Residence 9C offers an ideal blend of elegance and comfort, perfect for full-time living or as a sophisticated pied-a-terre. The spacious open layout features a living room, dining area, and chef's kitchen, all designed for modern lifestyles and entertaining. Elegant white oak hardwood floors, marble mosaic tiles in the powder room, and advanced electric solar and blackout shades create a refined ambiance. The chef's kitchen is outfitted with high-end Miele appliances, including dual wall ovens, a vented cooktop, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher. Stone countertops, sleek white lacquer cabinetry, stylish under-cabinet and overhead lighting, along with a pot filler faucet, complete this culinary haven. The master bedroom is a tranquil retreat, featuring a generous walk-in closet and a luxurious spa-like bathroom with dual sinks, marble countertops, heated stone flooring, a soaking tub, and a separate rain shower. The second bedroom boasts a rare corner window with picturesque views of Madison Avenue. Additional features include customized closet space throughout, a Miele washer/dryer, central air conditioning, and private storage. The Carlton House is renowned for its beautifully restored brick and limestone facade, offering an array of premium amenities, including a doorman and concierge services, a resident manager, a modern fitness center, a 65-foot heated indoor pool, steam rooms, a playroom, bike storage, and refrigerated lobby storage for grocery deliveries. The newly installed windows and terrace doors provide both beauty and energy efficiency. Crafted by the award-winning Katherine Newman Design, each residence reflects an exceptional level of quality and timeless elegance found in the finest homes. Application Fees: Application Processing fee(Non-Refundable) : $600 Credit Check Fee(Non-Refundable): $125 per applicant Move-in Fee (Non-Refundable ): $600.00 Move-out Fee (Non-Refundable): $600.00

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · Complete

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  • 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
    • 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 324 words3/3
  • True cost12/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy15/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1951, 68 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • 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

Estimated cash to move in$40,020

First month $20,000, a one-month deposit $20,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $20,000/mo, 82% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.

Median here
$11,000/mo
28 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$8,625–$13,250
The middle half of listings

Priced above most similar homes here.

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 East Side-Carnegie Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 5 Av/59 StN R W3 min walk
  • 59 St4 5 66 min walk
  • Lexington Av/63 StF M N Q6 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

68 units · 17 floors · built 1951 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record for 680 Madison Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

680 Madison Avenue · BBL 1-01376-0015 · built 1951 · 68 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$2,900,000 on Sep 8, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 680 Madison 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.

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 Realtor.com Nov 3, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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