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4-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

157 E 81st St Unit 8, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10028

$29,995/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
4: 4+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10028
Bathrooms
3: Homes with 3+ bathrooms for rent in ZIP 10028
Size
4,000 ft² (372 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10028
Available
Now
Year built
1912: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,000 ft². Rent $29,995/mo. Built in 1912.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

This exceptional full-floor residence on the Upper East Side is set on a beautiful, tree-lined townhouse block. This rare 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence occupies a private floor in an intimate prewar boutique building, with the flexibility to create a fifth bedroom. A private elevator vestibule opens to a sprawling, loft style home featuring a dramatic 60-foot living room, south-facing French doors, wood-burning and gas fireplaces, refinished herringbone oak floors, coffered ceilings, and custom handcrafted details throughout. The chef's eat in kitchen features a premium Viking stove, a brand new Sub Zero refrigerator, granite countertops, and quality finishes. Additional highlights include two zone central air conditioning conveniently controlled from your phone, a private laundry room with a new washer and dryer, abundant storage, and generous walk-in closets. Pets welcome. A $20 application fee is required per applicant. First month's rent $29,995, Security deposit $29,995 are both due at move-in. Welcome home!

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 76/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 14 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
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • 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
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 166 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • 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 1912, 28 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$60,010

First month $29,995, a one-month deposit $29,995 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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

Compared with the area

Asks $29,995/mo, about the median asking rent for rentals with 4+ bedrooms in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.

Median here
$29,998/mo
16 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 Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 77 St66 min walk
  • 86 St4 5 66 min walk
  • 86 StN Q8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

28 units · 10 floors · built 1912

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

157 East 81 Street · BBL 1-01510-0027 · built 1912 · 28 units

Roofy building score 94/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 2 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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