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Apartment for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay

135 E 54th St Unit MR3, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$2,550/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10022
Size
—
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10022
Available
Now
Year built
1949: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,550/mo. Built in 1949.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

FOR DECEMBER 1 MOVE IN! The Perfect SEMI FURNISHED(Single bed and a war drobe) or UNFURNISHED Micro Pied A Terre apartment at a Prewar Condo / Doorman Bldg! This 3rd floor cozy affordable studio apt is located in the heart of Manhattan's Midtown Eastside. Easy approval, North facing windows, Pullman Kitchen, clean nicely tiled bathroom. Handsome 1949 built condominium on a lovely tree-lined block. Recently renovated lobby & hallways, 24 hour doorman. Steps from. well EVERYTHING! Flat $25.77/month fee for UNLIMITED electric usage! SORRY NO PETS!! 2 year lease please! Fees Associated with the Rental: When applying, $20 per Applicant / Guarantor (Non-Refundable) After application approved by the landlord: First Month's Rent One month Security Deposit - $750.00 Processing Fee (non-refundable) - $75.00 Credit Check Fee/ per person (non-refundable) - $750.00 Move IN Fee from Tenant ($500 refundable/ $250 non-refundable) - $750.00 Move OUT Fee from Tenant ($500 refundable/ $250 non-refundable) - Building Administrative Fee Payable to: $189.71 Equal to one month of common charges- $189.71 for a one year lease and two months of common charges- $379.42 for a two year lease - $65 Digital Submission Fee

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · 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: 10 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details10/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • No points: Bedrooms not stated0/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • Full points: Lease length stated1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 197 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
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1951, 145 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$5,120

First month $2,550, a one-month deposit $2,550 (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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Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/53 StE F4 min walk
  • 51 St64 min walk
  • 5 Av/53 StE F6 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

145 units · 16 floors · built 1951 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

135 East 54 Street · BBL 1-01309-7502 · built 1951 · 145 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
12 (A 1 · B 10 · C 1)
Heat complaints
6 this season (more than similar buildings nearby)
Complaints, last 12 months
14
Rent stabilization
Had 1 units in 2020 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building. Condo records cover the whole 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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