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255 E 61st St #2A

New York, NY 10065 - New York County

Apartment

Studio

1 bath

About 255 E 61st St #2A

Charming studio in Prime walkable UES Manhattan neighborhood. Beautiful and sunny studio apartment on the 2nd floor of a well-maintained four story building in Lenox Hill. The building features coveted amenities and the bathroom has been recently renovated. Photos are of a similar unit in building. Easy access to any point in the city via public transportation- 3 blocks from the F/Q at 63rd St and a 5 min walk to N/R/W, 4/5/6 trains at 59th St. Close proximity to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment that the city has to offer-including iconic spots like Bloomingdale's, the Central Park Zoo, the Museum of Modern Art and the East River running path. Rental Requirements: A $20 application fee applies to all applicants and personal guarantors. No short term leases or 3rd party guarantors Contact me ASAP for a viewing.

2 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 11 hours ago · Listing updated: November 12, 2026

Listed by City Wide Apartments · (212) 695-4360

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,800
Bedrooms:	Studio
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	Inquire
Laundry:	Inquire
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	Inquire
ID:	84725801

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Additional Details

This studio apartment at 255 E 61st St #2A in New York, NY 10065 rents for $2,800 a month. 255 E 61st St #2A was advertised by City Wide Apartments on November 12, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $2,800 a month, this apartment is well below the typical rent for studio apartments and condos in New York (about $4,000).

From 187 studio apartments and condos listed in New York on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$4,000Typical rent for studio apartments and condos in New York

$3,550–$4,330Middle half of their rents

29 daysAverage time they have been listed

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