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2-bedroom house for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

301 E 61st St Apt 11A, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10065

$15,500/mo
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About this home

House for rent in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Rent $15,500/mo. Built in 2014.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

NO BOARD APPROVAL DUPLEX / DOUBLE HEIGHT CEILINGS / SOUTH FACING TERRACE This extraordinary 2 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bathroom Duplex, spanning 1629 square feet, features a double-height living, Dining, Kitchen space with walls of floor-to-ceiling glass, heated 7-inch wide white oak flooring, multi-zone heating and cooling systems, and LED lighting throughout. The finishes and color palette blend seamlessly with each other and the wide swath of visible sky. Everything is larger, and the grander proportions throughout this two-story home take full advantage of its orientation on the building's corner, allowing natural light to flood in. This apartment comes with a large terrace with stunning views to the south and west. A sleek open kitchen comes equipped with a full range of Miele appliances, framed by custom Poggenpohl cabinetry and quartz-topped counters. A floating island provides the kitchen's perfect, and practical, centerpiece. The primary bedroom is a retreat within a retreat. Equipped with multiple double closets and en-suite bath, the oversized windows add a sense of space to this lap of luxury. The master bathroom is outfitted with Carrara Blanco-style marble floors and marble wall tiles by Porcelanosa. A Kohler soaking tub and open shower - with a modesty partition in frosted glass - are serene counterpoints to the extra-large gray quartz countertop with double sink, custom white matte lacquered vanities, generous medicine cabinet, and Watermark features. This apartment also comes with dishwasher, garbage disposal, clothes washer and vent-less dryer. The Clare's full floor of amenities perched 13 stories high with enormous floor-to-ceiling doors, and a fitness center with double height ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and a wellness studio; a spacious lounge with a dining room, living room, entertainment center, and pantry, outfitted in walnut and stainless steel; and an 800-square-foot landscaped terrace. The views are beyond magnificent, with city views towards Central Park, the Roosevelt Island Tram, the 59th Street Bridge, and Downtown. The Clare has been brought to life by Manuel Glas Architects, known for his intelligent use of space and innovative, modern compositions. New Yorkers passing by cannot help but be moved by the magnificent light that reflects off a facade of panels by Porcelanosa, natural Indian limestone, and glass.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 62/100 · Fairly complete

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  • 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
    • 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
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 377 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 72% above similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 2014, 30 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$31,020

First month $15,500, a one-month deposit $15,500 (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

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $15,500/mo, 72% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$8,995/mo
61 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$6,400–$10,500
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-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W6 min walk
  • Lexington Av/63 StF M N Q6 min walk
  • 59 St4 5 67 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

30 units · 19 floors · built 2014 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

301 East 61 Street · BBL 1-01436-7504 · built 2014 · 30 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
1 (A 0 · B 0 · C 1)
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

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.

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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