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House for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay

229 E 28th St Apt 2G, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10016

$3,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10016
Size
450 ft² (41.8 m²)
Type
House: Houses for rent in ZIP 10016
Available
Now
Year built
1962: Building details

About this home

House for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan: 1 bathroom, 450 ft². Rent $3,000/mo. Built in 1962.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

A spacious south facing studio overlooking a beautiful tree-lined block where Gramercy meets Kips Bay. This charming apartment features hardwood floors, a renovated bathroom, updated kitchen appliances and generously built out closet space with lots of light. 229 East 28th Street is a well-kept, modern elevator cooperative building. The building features a central laundry facility, storage and a local resident manager/Super. It is also conveniently located close to the best shops and restaurant choices, including Kalustyan's, Trader Joes and Fairway market, in addition to close proximity to Gramercy Park, Murray Hill and the Flatiron District. Easy access to all transportation (bus and 6 Train on 28th St.). Unfortunately no pets allowed. Available Mid December with some wiggle room.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 58/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • No points: Bedrooms not stated0/2
    • 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
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 122 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 1962, 84 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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$6,020

First month $3,000, a one-month deposit $3,000 (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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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 28 St67 min walk
  • 33 St69 min walk
  • 23 St-Baruch College610 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

84 units · 7 floors · built 1962 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

229 East 28 Street · BBL 1-00909-0015 · built 1962 · 84 units

Roofy building score 68/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
46 (A 15 · B 24 · C 7)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
7
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$380,000 on Aug 5, 2026

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

7 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.

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