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3-bedroom apartment for rent in Morningside Heights

521 W 122nd St Unit 1G, Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10027

$4,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
3: 3+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10027
Bathrooms
2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for rent in ZIP 10027
Size
—
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10027
Available
Now
Year built
1907: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Morningside Heights, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rent $4,000/mo. Built in 1907.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Spacious 3-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom with Private Garden Across from Columbia University!Beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in the heart of Morningside Heights, directly across from Columbia University.This spacious home features a large living room with room for dining or a home office, a separate windowed kitchen with full-sized appliances, dishwasher, microwave, and ample cabinetry.Three similarly sized bedrooms, including one with an en-suite bathroom.Beautiful hardwood floors, and generous closet space throughout.Enjoy your own private garden, perfect for entertaining or relaxing.Located in a well-maintained pre-war elevator building with laundry, package closet, video security, and a live-in superintendent.Pets welcome!Ideally located between Riverside and Morningside Parks, near Columbia University, Barnard College, Manhattan School of Music, the 1 train, restaurants, shops, and cafs.Some photos may be of a similar unit and some photos may have been rendered/staged using AI. Measurements and layout in floor plans are approximate.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 11 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 158 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 1907, 32 homes)5/5
    • 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$8,020

First month $4,000, a one-month deposit $4,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $4,000/mo, 16% below the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Morningside Heights.

Median here
$4,771/mo
10 listings, last 90 days

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 Morningside Heights

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 125 St18 min walk
  • 116 St-Columbia University19 min walk
  • 125 StA C B D9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 5

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

The building

32 units · 6 floors · built 1907

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

521 West 122 Street · BBL 1-01977-0018 · built 1907 · 32 units

Roofy building score 40/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 0 · B 1 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
52
Rent stabilization
Had 14 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

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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