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3-bedroom apartment for rent in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill

475 W 140th St Apt 1, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10031

$4,995/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rent $4,995/mo. Built in 1926.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome home to this stunning, brand-new gut-renovated residence in the heart of vibrant Hamilton Heights. Offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms, Residence 1 is a spacious garden-level home highlighted by an expansive private backyard-a rare opportunity for exceptional indoor-outdoor living in Manhattan. The thoughtfully designed layout features its own private entrance, premium finishes throughout including central air conditioning, an in-unit washer and dryer, and beautifully appointed kitchens and bathrooms with sleek, modern details. The generous private garden extends the living space outdoors, offering plenty of room for dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying your own private retreat. Every inch of the home has been completely renovated to deliver exceptional comfort, style, and convenience. Perfectly located directly across from City College (CUNY) and just two subway stops from Columbia University, you'll be surrounded by some of the neighborhood's best dining, including Fumo, Clove Indian, and many other local favorites. Commuting is effortless with easy access to the 1, A, B, C, and D subway lines, as well as the southbound M100 and M101 buses. A virtual doorman provides an added layer of convenience and security. Don't miss the opportunity to be among the first to live in this beautifully renovated garden residence, offering generous interior space and an incredible private backyard in one of Manhattan's most exciting and convenient neighborhoods.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 60/100 · 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: 13 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details11/20
    • 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
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 228 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 35% below similar homes in the borough5/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1902, 4 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 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$10,010

First month $4,995, a one-month deposit $4,995 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Price history

High $4,995/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$4,995/mo
Oct 23, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$4,995/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $4,995/mo, 35% below the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Manhattan.

Median here
$7,636/mo
633 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$6,438–$10,563
The middle half of listings

Priced below most similar homes here.

0.6% 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

  • 137 St-City College15 min walk
  • 135 StC B8 min walk
  • 145 St18 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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

The building

4 units · 3 floors · built 1902

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

475 West 140 Street · BBL 1-02057-0030 · built 1902 · 4 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
91 (A 31 · B 33 · C 25)
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

25 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the 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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