2-bedroom apartment for rent in South Harlem, Manhattan

139 West 123rd Street #1L

South Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10027

  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • Available Nov 6

Amenities

  • Central air conditioning
  • City view
  • Dishwasher
  • Fios available
  • Hardwood floors
  • Shared outdoor space
  • View

From the listing

A rare Harlem duplex with a huge private backyard.* This renovated two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath duplex combines generous indoor-outdoor living with modern finishes all just moments from Harlem’s vibrant 125th Street corridor. Apartment Features: Expansive private backyard Renovated kitchen with granite countertops, modern backsplash and stainless-steel appliances Dishwasher and microwave Two well-proportioned bedrooms accommodating queen- or full-size beds Exposed brick, hardwood floors and recessed lighting Built-in surround-sound speakers One full bathroom plus a convenient powder room Central heating and air conditioning (Split units) Shared roof-deck access with skyline views Laundry in the building The Location: Enjoy exceptional access to dining, shopping, culture and transportation. The 2 and 3 trains at 125th Street are approximately two blocks away, with the A, B, C and D trains also nearby. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target and the newly reopened Studio Museum in Harlem are all located along the nearby 125th Street corridor. Neighborhood favorites such as Red Rooster and Sylvia’s are also close by. Private backyard. Duplex living. Six subway lines nearby. This is the Harlem rental that checks every box. Virtual tour available upon request

Written by Voro New York. LeaseLine shows it as it appears on StreetEasy.

Apartment details

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Application fee
$20, required
Security deposit
$3,600, required
Rooms
6

About the building

  • Built in 1910
  • 10 apartments
  • 5 floors
  • No elevator on record

Nearest subway

125 St (2,3)23

  • 0.1 miles away
  • No step-free access
  • 4 stations within half a mile

School zones

School district 3. From the city’s school zone maps. Zones can change from year to year, so confirm with NYC Public Schools.

10 rent-stabilized apartments

The city’s June 2026 property tax bill lists 10 of the building’s 10 apartments as registered rent-stabilized. It doesn’t say which ones, so ask the lister whether this one is. If it is, its lease must include the state’s rent stabilization rider, and once you live there you can ask the state for its rent history.

Violations and inspections

No open violations about
Lead paint, mold, pests, heat and hot water, or leaks
Rat inspections
2 failed in the last 2 years, most recently March 2025
Bedbugs
None in the owner’s 2025 filing

How it compares

Per apartment, compared with 146 other apartments LeaseLine listed in South Harlem in the last 90 days.

  • Open HPD violations7 open

    More per apartment than 68% of South Harlem apartments on LeaseLine.

  • Heat and hot water complaintsNone in the last 12 months

    None. 88% of South Harlem apartments on LeaseLine have none either.

  • Noise complaints2 complaints in the last 12 months

    More per apartment than 89% of South Harlem apartments on LeaseLine.

  • Buildings Department complaintsNone in the last 12 months

    None. 54% of South Harlem apartments on LeaseLine have none either.

Public records from NYC Open Data and the MTA, as of October 15, 2026. Class C violations are immediately hazardous and class B hazardous. Subway distances are in a straight line, so the walk is a little longer. Records and reviews can be out of date, so confirm what matters to you with the lister.

About this listing

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