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Studio apartment for rent in Morningside Heights

414 W 121st St APT 4, Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10027

$4,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $4,802/mo

Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10027
Size
1,000 ft² (92.9 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10027
Available
Now
Year built
1912: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Morningside Heights, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom, 1,000 ft². Rent $4,500/mo. Built in 1912.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Spacious Four-Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Harlem

Welcome to 414 West 121st Street, where space, comfort, and convenience come together in one of Harlem's most desirable neighborhoods.

Offering over 1,300 square feet of living space, this exceptionally spacious four-bedroom apartment is a rare find. Each of the four generously proportioned bedrooms can comfortably accommodate a king-size bed and is thoughtfully separated from the others, providing an ideal balance of privacy and shared living space.

Located in an elevator building with video intercom access, the apartment also welcomes pets.

Situated on West 121st Street, between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive, this home places you within easy reach of Columbia University, neighborhood parks, convenient transportation, and Harlem's wonderful selection of restaurants, cafes, and cultural attractions. Central Park is also nearby.

If you are looking for generous living space, a convenient location, and the charm of Harlem, this apartment is certainly worth a visit.

Contact me today to schedule a private showing. I would be delighted to introduce you to this exceptional home.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 63/100 · 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

  • Photos15/25
    • Some points: Only 6 photos (8 or more for full points)11/15
    • Some points: Some photos are small (about 600 px)4/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 177 words3/3
  • True cost12/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy10/15
    • Problem: The sites that list it disagree on the price, bedrooms or size1/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1912, 55 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • 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 3, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$9,020

First month $4,500, a one-month deposit $4,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $4,500/moAsking price, as listed
Nov 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Nov 3, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$4,500/mo
Nov 2, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$4,500/mo
Jun 27, 2022Sold · Zillow$507,000
Aug 19, 2021Sold · Zillow$507,000
Jun 16, 2021Price changed · Zillow$520,000
Apr 12, 2021Listed for sale · Zillow$575,000
Jun 29, 2020Removed · Zillow$3,300/mo
Jun 6, 2020Listed for rent · Zillow$3,300/mo
Aug 1, 2019Removed · Zillow$3,199/mo
Jan 17, 2019Price changed · Zillow$3,199/mo
Jan 2, 2019Price changed · Zillow$3,399/mo
Oct 17, 2018Price changed · Zillow$3,199/mo
Oct 4, 2018Price changed · Zillow$3,699/mo
Aug 27, 2018Price changed · Zillow$3,800/mo
Aug 17, 2018Price changed · Zillow$3,900/mo
Aug 2, 2018Listed for rent · Zillow$4,000/mo

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

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 125 StA C B D8 min walk
  • 116 St-Columbia University18 min walk
  • 116 StC B9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

55 units · 6 floors · built 1912

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

414 West 121 Street · BBL 1-01963-0025 · built 1912 · 55 units

Roofy building score 58/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
32 (A 0 · B 11 · C 21)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
2
Rent stabilization
Had 1 units in 2018 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

21 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 Nov 3, 2026Last checked on Zillow Nov 3, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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