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4-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Yorkville

306 E 81st St, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10028

$14,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
4: 4+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10028
Bathrooms
2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for rent in ZIP 10028
Size
—
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10028
Available
Now
Year built
1920: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rent $14,500/mo. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

I'm so happy to have this space back on the market, with some incredible renovations! First thing to know, it's absolutely HUGE! Tons of windows, tons of light, large bedrooms, a big pass-through kitchen, and ample living area! This upper duplex apartment spans the entire TOP TWO FLOORS of a private townhouse and feels like a true home. Enjoy classic details in its original mouldings, built-in woodwork, hardwood flooring, brick, decorative fireplace, and crisp tile. A true 4-bedroom layout gives you flexibility and space to spread out. The large kitchen and living area are great for relaxing and entertaining. The apartment has been recently renovated, including two fully revamped luxury bathrooms! Flooring and paint is fresh, and a new washer and dryer are yours to enjoy! Located in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side, the whole world is at your fingertips. Express transit is available right outside on 2nd Ave, and it's an easy walk to the 4,5,6 lines. An incredible mix of big-box and boutique shopping is available, with everything from Whole Foods to Schaller & Weber just a few blocks away. You'll love having neighborhood favorites such as LyLy, Water & Wheat, L'Osteria, La Mamma Gelato, and so many more available on a whim! Contact us for a private showing today. Easy application approval and move-in process. Building is professionally managed by WRG.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 50/100 · Fairly complete

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This score is held at 50: the rent is far below similar homes in its neighborhood, a common sign of a rental scam. Never send money before you have seen the home.

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 31 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
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • 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 237 words3/3
  • True cost0/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Problem: Priced 43% below similar homes in its ZIP code: a common sign of a rental scam0/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1920, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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$29,020

First month $14,500, a one-month deposit $14,500 (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)

Compared with the area

Asks $14,500/mo, 43% below the median asking rent for rentals with 4+ bedrooms in 10028.

Median here
$25,598/mo
10 listings, last 90 days

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

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 10028

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 86 StN Q7 min walk
  • 77 St68 min walk
  • 86 St4 5 69 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

306 East 81 Street · BBL 1-01543-0148 · built 1920 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Mixed residential and retail building
Open HPD violations
None
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

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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