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2-bedroom house for rent in Washington Heights

531 W 159th St Apt 5D, Washington Heights (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10032

$3,438/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10032
Bathrooms
2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for rent in ZIP 10032
Size
—
Type
House: Houses for rent in ZIP 10032
Available
Now
Year built
2017: Building details

About this home

House for rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rent $3,438/mo. Built in 2017.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 531 W 159th Street! From cozy studios to spacious one-bedroom units to versatile two-bedroom layouts, each apartment is intentionally designed for everyday comfort.This Unit Features: Spacious & Flexible Work-From-Home Layouts Sun-drenched living spaces In unit Dishwasher Designer Stainless Steel Appliances Queen-sized bedroomsThoughtfully Curated Building Offerings Include: Laundry Room Bike Room Courtyard Building ElevatorCommon AreasNeighborhood Features: Proximity to the 1 and C trains A step away from Riverside Park and the Hudson River Greenway Cute local eateries and cafes Columbia Medical Center and NY Presbyterian*Net Rent Advertised.**Price shown is Base Rent. Residents are required to pay: At Application: Application Fee ($20.00/leaseholder, nonrefundable); At Move-in: Security Deposit (Refundable) (100%/unit).; Please visit the property website for a full list of all optional and situational fees. Floor plans are artists rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.Images/tours shown may depict a similar unit type and may not be representative of the subject residence. Images/tours may be virtually staged for illustrative purposes or may represent artist renderings.

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

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: 12 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 202 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 49% below similar homes in the borough3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 2017, 30 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • 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

Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$6,896

First month $3,438, a one-month deposit $3,438 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in costWho pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $3,438/mo, 49% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Manhattan.

Median here
$6,740/mo
1,566 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,900–$8,779
The middle half of listings
Days on the market
0 days
Median, until taken off the market

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

0.9% 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 Manhattan

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 163 St-Amsterdam AvC4 min walk
  • 157 St14 min walk
  • 155 StC8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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

The building

30 units · 7 floors · built 2017 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

531 West 159th Street · BBL 1-02118-7501 · built 2017 · 30 units

Roofy building score 61/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
16 (A 2 · B 10 · C 4)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
20
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

4 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations 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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