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Studio apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Yorkville

509 E 81st St Apt 2A, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10028

$2,795/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
—
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,795/mo. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Sunny ALCOVE studio on a lovely UES block close to everything. Enjoy tall south facing windows providing great natural, living area can accommodate a queen sized bed and large couch and has closet with overhead storage. Separate updated kitchen with S/S appliances including dishwasher and space to accommodate dining table and desk. Pets and guarantors are welcome. Laundromat is one block up and Q train 5 min away!

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 56/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos16/25
    • Some points: Only 3 photos (8 or more for full points)6/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details11/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 69 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1920, 60 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$5,610

First month $2,795, a one-month deposit $2,795 (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

  • 86 StN Q10 min walk
  • East 90th St (NYC Ferry)Astoria Rockaway-Soundview12 min walk
  • 72 StN Q14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

60 units · 5 floors · built 1920 · 1 more home listed here

Building record for 507 East 81 Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

507 East 81 Street · BBL 1-01578-0006 · built 1920 · 60 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
13 (A 5 · B 3 · C 5)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
77
Rent stabilization
Had 7 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 507 East 81 Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

5 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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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.