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Highlights
- Updated kitchen appliances
- Pet friendly
Location
285 West 147th Street, New York, New York 10039, United States|Central Harlem
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Less expensive
- Images available
Great for
Eco living
Amenities for 285 West 147th Street, Central Harlem
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 285 West 147th Street
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Apartments in New YorkCentral Harlem 285 West 147th Street, New York, New York 10039, United States
Apartments in New YorkCentral Harlem 285 West 147th Street, New York, New York 10039, United States
Sweet deal!
This listing is 29% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Central Harlem.
ZMP94562167 - Sunny and Spacious 2 bedroom apartmentThis Sunny and Spacious 2 bedroom apartment is an absolutely fantastic home with two large bedrooms, bright and sunny rooms and an open kitchen plus so much more...Apartment Features:-Bright and Sunny Rooms-Updated Kitchen Appliances-Both Bedrooms comfortably fit Queen Sized Beds and Furniture-High Ceilings and Hardwood Floors- Well Proportioned LayoutBuilding & Neighborhood Features:-Pet Friendly-Near A,B,C,D, 2 & 3 Subway Trains-Surrounded by Parks, Excellent Shopping, Supermarkets and Farmers Market
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 285 West 147th Street, New York, NY 10039, US compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Central Harlem |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10039 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Central Harlem
2-bedroom apartments at 285 West 147th Street cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Central Harlem
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $4,642 |
| January 2024 | $4,511 |
| February 2024 | $4,660 |
| March 2024 | $4,713 |
| April 2024 | $5,016 |
| May 2024 | $4,696 |
| June 2024 | $4,736 |
| July 2024 | $4,935 |
| August 2024 | $5,209 |
| September 2024 | $5,381 |
| October 2024 | $5,594 |
| November 2024 | $5,467 |
| December 2024 | $5,162 |
| January 2025 | $5,322 |
| February 2025 | $5,498 |
| March 2025 | $5,620 |
| April 2025 | $5,896 |
| May 2025 | $5,539 |
| June 2025 | $5,537 |
| July 2025 | $5,073 |
| August 2025 | $5,248 |
| September 2025 | $5,375 |
| October 2025 | $5,195 |
| November 2025 | $5,090 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $3,183 |
| January 2024 | $3,250 |
| February 2024 | $3,200 |
| March 2024 | $3,139 |
| April 2024 | $3,257 |
| May 2024 | $3,205 |
| June 2024 | $3,277 |
| July 2024 | $3,434 |
| August 2024 | $3,329 |
| September 2024 | $3,392 |
| October 2024 | $3,424 |
| November 2024 | $3,509 |
| December 2024 | $3,491 |
| January 2025 | $3,493 |
| February 2025 | $3,500 |
| March 2025 | $3,657 |
| April 2025 | $3,731 |
| May 2025 | $3,924 |
| June 2025 | $4,100 |
| July 2025 | $4,079 |
| August 2025 | $4,189 |
| September 2025 | $4,075 |
| October 2025 | $3,956 |
| November 2025 | $3,685 |
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Can I afford to live at 285 West 147th Street?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$108,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $108,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,700.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $2,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $2,350 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,341 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,341 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 285 West 147th Street
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
276 w 151st st
new york, NY, 10039
K-5Public
B-
The Ps 200 James McCune Smith School
2589 7th ave
new york, NY, 10039
PK, K-5Public
C
PS 368 The William Lynch School
1750 amsterdam ave
new york, NY, 10031
PK, K-5Public
C+
Teachers College Community School
168 morningside ave
new york, NY, 10027
PK, K-8Public
B-
Castle Bridge School
560 w 169th st
new york, NY, 10032
PK, K-5Public
B
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Getting around New York near 285 West 147th Street
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 285 West 147th Street, New York
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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285 West 147th Street, New York, NY
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Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings • Dishwasher
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