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For rentHouseNewScore 55

House for rent in East Harlem

1931 Madison Ave Unit Commercial, East Harlem (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10035

$8,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
—
Size
1,000 ft² (92.9 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for rent in East Harlem, Manhattan: 1,000 ft². Rent $8,000/mo. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

FOR LEASE | Prime Ground Floor Commercial Space Address: 1931 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10035 Size: Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. Property Type: Retail / Office / Medical Term: Negotiable The Opportunity Position your business in the heart of a rapidly evolving Harlem corridor. This 1,000-square-foot versatile space offers excellent visibility and high foot traffic, situated just one block away from the 125th Street Metro-North station and the 4, 5, and 6 subway lines. Whether you are looking to launch a boutique retail shop, a professional office, or a community-focused service, 1931 Madison provides the footprint and the location to thrive. Key Features High Visibility: Prominent frontage on Madison Avenue with significant daily pedestrian counts. Transit-Oriented: "Rider's Paradise" (Transit Score: 100/100). Steps from the 4/5/6/2/3 subways and Metro-North. Flexible Layout: 1,000 sq. ft. of open-concept space suitable for various configurations. Neighborhood Vibe: Adjacent to Marcus Garvey Park and surrounded by a mix of historic charm and new residential developments. Accessibility: Easy access for commuters from the Bronx, Westchester, and Upper Manhattan. Location Highlights Transit: 2-minute walk to Harlem-125th St Station. Nearby Neighbors: Join a vibrant community of local favorites, national retailers on 125th St, and cultural landmarks like the Apollo Theater. Demographics: Located at the intersection of East and Central Harlem, benefiting from a dense residential population and increasing commercial investment.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 55/100 · 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

  • 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
  • Details8/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • No points: Bedrooms not stated0/2
    • No points: Bathrooms not stated0/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 236 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 1920, 25 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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$16,020

First month $8,000, a one-month deposit $8,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Price history

High $8,000/moAsking price, as listed
Jun 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$8,000/mo
Jun 9, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$8,000/mo

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Harlem-125 St (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven2 min walk
  • 125 St4 5 65 min walk
  • 125 St2 38 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 5

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

The building

25 units · 7 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1931 Madison Avenue · BBL 1-01749-0021 · built 1920 · 25 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
124 (A 23 · B 57 · C 44)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
28
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

44 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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