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For rentHouseNewScore 64

2-bedroom house for rent in East Harlem

29 E 129th St Unit Garden, East Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10035

$4,495/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
2,000 ft² (186 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for rent in East Harlem, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,000 ft². Rent $4,495/mo. Built in 1900.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Heres an opportunity to reside in a brownstone once owned by renowned Poet, Maya Angelou. From the moment you entered this beloved home, you will appreciate the soft warm atmosphere of this expansive duplex with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, large eat in kitchen, sundrenched living room with garden access, 2 ensuite bedrooms and a powder room. The street is a lovely family oriented, tree lined block with its own private community garden. The sprawling residence is approximately 2,000 sq ft and outside you will delight in the large peaceful and serene private terraced garden that provides a relaxing oasis from our busy city lives. Also equipped with a barbeque grill and outdoor furniture for intimate gathering or family entertaining. In addition, heat, hot water, gas, and laundry facilities are provided free of charge as well as access to your own personal storage unit on the mezzanine level. The sun filled rooms and graciously scaled interior spaces invite and welcome you. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. There are ample cabinets and countertop space throughout the kitchen with a large deep kitchen sink equipped with a touchless faucet, making it ideal for the home chef. Right off the kitchen is your dining area that easily accommodates a table to seat 6, great for all your entertaining needs. On the other side of the foyer is your powder room and a very large living room with multiple closets. The second floor features 2 large bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms and high ceilings. The primary bedroom also features an extra large walk in closet. Live like a real New Yorker in the City with a country feel near the Historic Mount Morris Park in this beautiful brownstone on this tranquil block. Just walking distance to both Columbia University and City College with Whole Foods at 125th. Located right off Harlems famous Restaurant Row, you have the famous Red Rooster, Melbas, Corner Social, Sylvias, and many more. Conveniently located near multiple transportation options with train lines 2/3, A/C, B/D, 4/5/6, and Metro North, and bus routes including the M2, M7, and M101. Housing Choice Vouchers Welcome / Se Aceptan Vales de Eleccin de Vivienda.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 64/100 · 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: 12 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
    • 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 370 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1900, 3 homes)5/5
    • 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$9,010

First month $4,495, a one-month deposit $4,495 (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 $4,495/mo, 23% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in East Harlem (North).

Median here
$3,664/mo
30 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,225–$4,499
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$2.25 vs $4.59
This home vs the median, 51% lower

Priced in line with 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 East Harlem (North)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Harlem-125 St (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven6 min walk
  • 125 St4 5 68 min walk
  • 125 St2 39 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 5

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

The building

3 units · 3 floors · built 1900

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

29 East 129 Street · BBL 1-01754-0014 · built 1900 · 3 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
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 Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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