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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Astoria-Ditmars-Steinway

21-53 42nd St Floor 3, Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Queens, New York, NY, 11105

$3,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Astoria-Ditmars-Steinway, Queens: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,500/mo. Built in 1950.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment featuring two king-sized bedrooms, a generous living area, separate dining room, and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. Enjoy a large backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Located in the heart of Ditmars, just moments from Ditmars Boulevard, home to some of Astoria's best restaurants, cafes, and shops. A short walk to the Ditmars Boulevard N/W subway station!

CATS ONLY

Photos have been digitally enhanced to remove clutter. The apartment will be delivered freshly painted and professionally cleaned.

Description from Zillow, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · 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

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 2 amenities listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 87 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy15/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1950, 2 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$7,020

First month $3,500, a one-month deposit $3,500 (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

In the home

  • Dishwasher

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $3,500/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$3,500/mo
Oct 28, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$3,500/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $3,500/mo, 9% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway.

Median here
$3,200/mo
19 listings, last 90 days

5.3% 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 Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Astoria-Ditmars BlvdN W12 min walk
  • Astoria BlvdN W19 min walk
  • 30 AvN W25 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 30

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

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1950

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

21-53 42 Street · BBL 4-00785-0012 · built 1950 · 2 units

Roofy building score 88/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
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)
No sales in our 12-month file

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 Zillow Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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