1-bedroom apartment for rent in East Harlem, Manhattan

158 East 126th Street #511

East Harlem, Manhattan, NY 10035

  • 1 bed
  • 1 bath
  • 757 sq ft
  • Available Nov 4

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Fios available
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Media room
  • Package room
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Shared outdoor space

From the listing

LIMITED TIME ONLY, RECEIVE 2-MONTHS FREE ON A 14-MONTH LEASE TERM. Starting at $3473 The Smile brings its bold and bright design to Harlem. The unique facade hugs 126th Street, gently curving to resemble the welcoming grin of a smile. Apartments pop like pockets of joy across the T-shape exterior, creating a diverse mix of loft-style homes each as individual as the residents within. Residences at The Smile range from open studio lofts to 2 bedrooms with an impressive array of amenities. From the unparalleled open-air haven rooftop swim club, to the state-of-the-art fitness club and Smile Spa, residents can enjoy a diverse offering of services for the mind, body and soul. Some photos may have been virtually staged to show furnishing potential. Approval Standards: Where applicable, approvals are based on the gross rent, not the net effective rent. Upfront fees to be paid, not included in the monthly rent, are: Application fee: $20 per application Holding fee: $500, applied to the first month's rent, refundable within 72 hours if cancelled Security deposit: Equal to one month's Rent due at lease signing Pet fee: $250 one time per pet, non-refundable Amenity fee: $100 per resident per month Guest Pass Amenity fee: $25 per request Transfer fee: $500 Move-in/Move-out Fee $200 The resident is responsible for electricity, gas, and water Rose Associates is the exclusive broker/agent for the Landlord (Landlord's Agent) for this property. This advertisement is not intended to create any other agency relationships between a real estate licensee and the Landlord. Prospective renters, their brokers and/or agents understand that neither the Landlord nor Landlord's Agent will charge or collect fees to a prospective renter in connection with this property except for fees as permitted by law and disclosed above. Neither Landlord nor Landlord's Agent assume responsibility for any brokerage fees incurred by a prospective renter in connection with this property under any direct agreement they have entered into with another real estate licensee. This listing is being advertised to prospective renters only and should not be re-published.

Written by Rose Associates, Inc.. LeaseLine shows it as it appears on StreetEasy.

Apartment details

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Administration
$200, required
Pet fee
$250, optional
Security deposit
$3,473, required
Rooms
2
Management type
broker
Lease months
14 months
Electricity included
No
Available on
2026-11-04
Application fee
$20.00
Gym
Yes
Shared outdoor space
Yes
Full bathrooms
1

About the building

  • Built in 2001
  • 11 floors
  • 5 elevators

Nearest subway

125 St (4,5,6)456

  • 0.1 miles away
  • Step-free access
  • 2 stations within half a mile

School zones

Elementary school
P.S. 030 Hernandez/Hughes

School district 5. From the city’s school zone maps. Zones can change from year to year, so confirm with NYC Public Schools.

71 rent-stabilized apartments

The city’s June 2026 property tax bill lists 71 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
1 failed in the last 2 years, most recently April 2025
Bedbugs
None in the owner’s 2025 filing

Renovation and building permits

Building permits
Last issued April 2025. Boiler equipment and sign in the last 5 years

How it compares

  • Open HPD violations7 open, 1 immediately hazardous
  • Heat and hot water complaintsNone in the last 12 months
  • Noise complaints10 complaints in the last 12 months
  • Buildings Department complaintsNone in the last 12 months

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. Permit dates are when the Buildings Department issued the permit, not when work was done. Records and reviews can be out of date, so confirm what matters to you with the lister.

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