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Apartment for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay

227 E 57th St Apt 6E, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$3,150/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
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Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,150/mo. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

This thoughtfully renovated pre-war studio pairs timeless character with modern updates!Beamed ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a graceful arched entryway lend 6E its old-world charm, while a built-in Murphy bed makes for an adaptable sleeping and living space.The kitchen is finished with white lacquer cabinetry and outfitted with stainless steel appliances, including a gas range and built-in microwave. Floor-to-ceiling marble and a full soaking tub make the bath a serene retreat. Storage is exceptional for a studio, with four closets, two of which are walk-ins.Residents of this distinguished Art Deco pre-war building enjoy a full-time doorman, a live-in super, an elevator, a laundry room, and a pet-friendly policy. The location on 57th Street between Second and Third Avenues places you directly across from Whole Foods and near Central Park, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, and fitness studios including Equinox, Crunch, and SoulCycle, with the 4/5/6, N/R/W, F, and E/M subway lines all nearby.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 53/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos21/25
    • Some points: Only 6 photos (8 or more for full points)11/15
    • 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
    • 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 170 words3/3
  • True cost4/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • 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 1931, 118 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$6,320

First month $3,150, a one-month deposit $3,150 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W5 min walk
  • 59 St4 5 65 min walk
  • Lexington 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

118 units · 20 floors · built 1931 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

227 East 57 Street · BBL 1-01331-0014 · built 1931 · 118 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
5 (A 0 · B 0 · C 5)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 3 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$455,000 on Sep 25, 2026

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

5 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 Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.