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Property Overview

A historic Harlem townhouse on Convent Avenue, 295 Convent Ave offers classic prewar architecture, likely generous ceiling heights, and proximity to City College and local parks. The location supports convenient access to transit, neighborhood dining, and cultural institutions, while the residential streetscape provides a traditional brownstone-block feel. Distinctive period details and the character of the surrounding landmarked district make it appealing for those who value charm, history, and urban convenience.

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Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
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Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Amenities for 295 Convent Ave, West Harlem

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Hardwood FloorHigh Ceilings

Building

ElevatorFitness Center
Onsite Laundry
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About 295 Convent Ave

HomeApartments in New YorkWest Harlem 295 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031, USA
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This listing is 18% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in West Harlem.

ZMP102342492 - Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom home at 295 Convent Avenue, perfectly positioned in the heart of Hamilton Heights. This bright and inviting apartment offers generously sized rooms, great natural light, and a comfortable layout ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The building features convenient laundry facilities in the basement and an on-site superintendent for added ease and peace of mind. Located on picturesque Convent Avenue, youll be surrounded by some of Upper Manhattans best neighborhood conveniences. Enjoy easy access to local cafs, restaurants, grocery stores, and everyday essentials along Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway. Nearby favorites include cozy coffee shops, neighborhood brunch spots, international dining, and lively nightlife options that give Hamilton Heights its vibrant charm. The apartment is also conveniently located next to City College of New York, making it an excellent location for students, faculty, and professionals alike. Commuting is effortless with multiple subway and bus lines nearby, including the A, B, C, D, and 1 trains, providing quick access to Midtown and the rest of Manhattan. The neighborhood is also close to Columbia University, Riverside Park, fitness studios, and shopping destinations. Experience the perfect blend of classic uptown charm, convenience, and space in this beautifully located Manhattan home.


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 295 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
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Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.2 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 0.2 mile away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

Address details

NeighborhoodWest Harlem
Zip code10031
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in West Harlem

2-bedroom apartments at 295 Convent Ave cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New York.

Median rents as of May 16 2026.
West Harlem
New York
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in New York
MonthMedian Rent
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
December 2025$5,073
January 2026$5,081
February 2026$5,126
March 2026$5,312
April 2026$5,471
May 2026$5,498
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in West Harlem
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$3,540
July 2024$3,525
August 2024$3,530
September 2024$3,506
October 2024$3,654
November 2024$3,449
December 2024$3,410
January 2025$3,441
February 2025$3,650
March 2025$3,789
April 2025$4,496
May 2025$4,547
June 2025$4,050
July 2025$3,890
August 2025$3,778
September 2025$3,809
October 2025$3,778
November 2025$3,730
December 2025$3,687
January 2026$3,729
February 2026$3,742
March 2026$4,024
April 2026$4,092
May 2026$4,116

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 295 Convent Ave, New York, NY.
This month$3,3002 bed1 bath
8 months ago$2,3001 bed1 bath
10 months ago$2,0231 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,100Studio1 bath
1 year ago$1,995Studio1 bath
1 year ago$3,8503 bed1 bath
1 year ago$4,2003 bed1 bath
2 years ago$4,0003 bed1 bath
2 years ago$3,7953 bed1 bath

Schools near 295 Convent Ave

P.S. 153 - Adam Clayton Powell

1750 amsterdam ave

new york, NY, 10031

PK, K-5Public
C

PS 368 The William Lynch School

1750 amsterdam ave

new york, NY, 10031

PK, K-5Public
C+

P.S./I.S. 210 - 21st Century Academy for Community Leadership

501-503 w 152nd st

new york, NY, 10031

PK, K-8Public
B-

Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School

276 w 151st st

new york, NY, 10039

K-5Public
B-

Teachers College Community School

168 morningside ave

new york, NY, 10027

PK, K-8Public
B-
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Neighborhood

West Harlem | New York, NY

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Getting around New York near 295 Convent Ave

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

8/10
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 295 Convent Ave, 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

8/10
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

Other units at this address

295 Convent Avenue New York, NY

Occupied

58

Studio

1 Bath

$1,450

Listed by Gregory Healy
Days on market: 3711
This studio apartment is located in a very well maintained prewar building on Convent Avenue and the 140's, within a couple blocks from City College. Apartment is front facing with Western views! The features and amenities include a spacious living area; high ceilings and original hardwood floors. Lots of closet space for storage; Separate Eat-in Kitchen.This is an elevator building with a laundry facility and on-site, attentive super. Visit Riverbank State Park - with a sports facility that includes access to a running track, Olympic size pool, tennis and basketball courts and green-space."A"B"C"D" and #1 trains and local buses accessible.All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by customer. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to Sovereign Associates Inc. (Sovereign). Customer should consult with its counsel regarding all closing costs, including without limitation the New York State 1% tax paid by buyers on residential properties over $1 million. Sovereign represents the seller/owner on Sovereign's own exclusives, except if another agent of Sovereign represents the buyer/tenant, in which case Sovereign will be a dual agent with designated agents representing seller/owner and buyer/tenant. Sovereign represents the buyer/tenant when showing the exclusives of other real estate firms. In all instances Sovereign treats all parties fairly and honestly. Sovereign actively supports equal housing opportunities. Sovereign exclusive listings are updated daily. All other listings are processed and updated within forty eight hours. SoveRE41426

Occupied

Studio, 1 Bath

Studio

1 Bath

$2,100

Listed by Julio Carrero MX
Days on market: 387
ZMP90155641 - Studio apartment with an open kitchen to the living room in a very well-maintained prewar building, located on Convent Avenue and the 140s. Apartment features include a renovated bathroom, a Spacious living room area with an open concept kitchen, and Northern and Western views. This is an elevator building, with a laundry facility, with an on-site attentive super. Nearby A,B,C,D & #1 trains.

Occupied

5

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,450

Listed by Tonya Reeves
Days on market: 4829
Spacious 1 bedroom with Eastern Views in very well minted, pre-war building, located on Convent Avenue and the 140's. Features and amenities include: eat-in Kitchen. High Ceilings, Hardwood Floors. Lots of Closets.This is an elevator building with a laundry facility, super lives on premise.The building is located steps from City College. The A,B,C,D & #1 train and local buses are within a close proximity. 15978

Occupied

24

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,450

Listed by Tonya Reeves
Days on market: 4811
Spacious 1 bedroom with high ceilings and hardwood floors. Closets. Renovated kitchen with new floors, cabinetry.This is a very well maintained building with a laundry facility. Super lives on premise. Building is located two-blocks from City College. 5-mintue train ride to Columbia University Morningside Campus and one train stop to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Mid-town 15-minutes via train. Accessible to A,B,C,D,#1 trains and buses. 60217

Occupied

32

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,625

Listed by Tonya Reeves
Days on market: 4324
This is a spacious, pre-war, with high ceilings and hardwood floors, closets and eat-in kitchen, 1 bedroom apartment. The building is very well maintained with an on-site laundry facility and super lives on premise. The building is located two-blocks from City College. 5-mintue train ride to Columbia University Morningside Campus and one train stop to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Mid-town 15-minutes via train. Accessible to A,B,C,D,#1 trains and local buses. 72415

Occupied

60

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,650

Listed by Tonya Reeves
Days on market: 3981
Junior one bedroom apartment with an open kitchen to living room in a very well maintained prewar building, located on Convent Avenue and the 140's. Apartment features include a renovated bathroom, Spacious living room area with an open concept kitchen, Northern and Western views.This is an elevator building, with a laundry facility, with an on-site attentive super. Nearby A,B,C,D & #1 trains.All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by customer. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to Sovereign Associates Inc. (Sovereign). Customer should consult with its counsel regarding all closing costs, including without limitation the New York State 1% tax paid by buyers on residential properties over $1 million. Sovereign represents the seller/owner on Sovereign's own exclusives, except if another agent of Sovereign represents the buyer/tenant, in which case Sovereign will be a dual agent with designated agents representing seller/owner and buyer/tenant. Sovereign represents the buyer/tenant when showing the exclusives of other real estate firms. In all instances Sovereign treats all parties fairly and honestly. Sovereign actively supports equal housing opportunities. Sovereign exclusive listings are updated daily. All other listings are processed and updated within forty eight hours. 48850

Occupied

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,300

Listed by Julio Carrero MX
Days on market: 249
ZMP94348560 - Spacious 1 bedroom with Eastern Views in very well minted, pre-war building, located on Convent Avenue and the 140\'s. Features and amenities include: eat-in Kitchen. High Ceilings, Hardwood Floors. Lots of Closets. This is an elevator building with a laundry facility, super lives on premise. The building is located steps from City College. The A,B,C,D & #1 train and local buses are within a close proximity. Tenant Paid Fees:Due when you apply Application fee - 20 USD per personDue when you sign the leaseFirst Month\'s RentSecurity Deposit equal to one month\'s rent

Occupied

63

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,350

Listed by Andrew Healy
Days on market: 3670
Building is located in the historic district of Hamilton Heights in Harlem, just two blocks from City College. This is an elevator building, with laundry, super lives on premise. Apartment has an entrance foyer with closet, hardwood floors and high ceilings. Eastern views from both bedrooms. Renovated bathroom with porcelain fixtures. "A'B"C"D" trains at 145th street, a 3-minute walk. #1 train less than 5-mintues away. Bus stops in front of building on Convent Avenue. Midtown via train less than 15-minutes.ElevatorLaundry in buildingLive-in SuperCats onlyDishwasherGuarantors AllowedGuarantors AcceptedInternational Students WelcomeAll information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by customer. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to Sovereign Associates Inc. (Sovereign). Customer should consult with its counsel regarding all closing costs, including without limitation the New York State 1% tax paid by buyers on residential properties over $1 million. Sovereign represents the seller/owner on Sovereign's own exclusives, except if another agent of Sovereign represents the buyer/tenant, in which case Sovereign will be a dual agent with designated agents representing seller/owner and buyer/tenant. Sovereign represents the buyer/tenant when showing the exclusives of other real estate firms. In all instances Sovereign treats all parties fairly and honestly. Sovereign actively supports equal housing opportunities. Sovereign exclusive listings are updated daily. All other listings are processed and updated within forty eight hours. SoveRE26130

Occupied

46

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,495

Listed by Gregory Healy
Days on market: 3483
Convent Avenue/ West 142, huge prewar 4, east and west lightSpacious 2 bedroom, convertible to 3 beds. Large Living room. Huge dining room, renovated eat-in kitchen. Lots of Closets. High Ceilings, Hardwood floors, Renovated bathroom w/ porcelain fixtures.The is a very well maintained building with a laundry facility, and on premise super.Nearby A,B,C,D and #1 trains. City College two-blocks. Commute to Columbia Morningside Campus or Columbia Medical Center 10 minutes. Midtown 15 minutes.Elevator Laundry in building Live-in Super Cats Only - No DogsGuarantors Allowed Guarantors Accepted International Students Welcome SoveRE76149

Occupied

3 Beds, 1 Bath

3 Beds

1 Bath

$3,200

Listed by Erin Glaser
Days on market: 4163
New to market 3 bedroom, in a fantastic Washington Heights location. Well renovated unit with high ceilings, hardwood floors, tons of light, and plenty of closet space. Elevator building! Spacious bedrooms and living room. Nice layout, Shares OK.

Occupied

42S

3 Beds

1 Bath

$3,200

Listed by Adrivel Ruiz
Days on market: 3375
City College Campus/Convent Ave. Gut renovated 3BR apartment. Elevator building with laundry facility. Hardwood floors, high ceilings with pocket lights, spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Master Bedroom has half wall closet. Open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances and lots of cabinet spaces. Walking distance to the ABCD train station at 145th. If you have any questions, contact Adrivel Ruiz at 347-350-0816.ElevatorLaundry in buildingLive-in SuperPets AllowedGuarantors AllowedGuarantors Accepted SoveRE76355

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