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2-bedroom house for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay

160 E 39th St Unit 3, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10016

$4,950/mo
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About this home

House for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,950/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to this apartment in Murray Hill, featuring a windowed kitchen with granite countertops, new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, microwave, and LG washer and dryer. The renovated bathroom features marble tile finishes. The apartment retains pre-war character with exposed brick walls in the living room and both bedrooms, two decorative fireplaces, and hardwood flooring throughout. Located in Murray Hill near restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets, shops, and other neighborhood amenities. The Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal are nearby, with access to the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S subway lines, Metro-North, and multiple bus routes. The apartment will be delivered unfurnished. Furnished photos are virtually staged. Photos are of a similar unit in the same building. Upfront Fees: Application Fee: $20 per application Security Deposit: Equal to 1 months rent First Months Rent: Equal to 1 months rent Security deposit and first months rent are due at lease signing Renters insurance is required Utilities & Building Details: Hot water included in the rent Tenant responsible for electricity, gas, cable, and internet Contact us today to schedule a showing!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · 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: 8 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 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
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 181 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 24% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1920, 3 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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$9,920

First month $4,950, a one-month deposit $4,950 (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 $4,950/mo, 24% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Murray Hill-Kips Bay.

Median here
$6,520/mo
106 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$5,200–$8,295
The middle half of listings

Priced below most similar homes here.

2.8% 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 Murray Hill-Kips Bay

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Grand Central-42 St4 5 6 7 S6 min walk
  • Grand Central (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven7 min walk
  • 33 St69 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

3 units · 4 floors · built 1920

Building record for 596 3 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

596 3 Avenue · BBL 1-00894-0049 · built 1920 · 3 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Mixed residential and retail building
Open HPD violations
16 (A 6 · B 2 · 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

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 596 3 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

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