Rare opportunity to live on the unpaved private mews of historic Sylvan Court, an oasis of Old New York built in 1899, situated between Lexington and 3rd Ave on East 121st Street. Henry James meets James Baldwin in this recently renovated 3bed/2.5 bath private home with three floors of premium living space, eat-in kitchen, dining area, central A/C, electric fireplace, washer/dryer in unit, large roof deck and quiet backyard garden. 10 blocks from the Harlem Meer and 115 to Washington Square. 2/3/4/5/6 Express Train, Metro-North and Select Bus Service nearby. Dining, drinks, supermarkets and shopping minutes from your new triplex townhouse.
Owner Pays: Water and Sewerage
Tenants pay: Heat, Gas, Electric and Internet.
Pets considered case-by-case
Available: July 1, 2026
Schedule your viewing today and don't miss out on this truly unique property on one of Manhattan's most exclusive and historic streets. Sylvan Court is a hidden village within the city!!
2 Sylvan Ct
New York, NY 10035
Apartment building
2-3 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
Available units
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$5,995
Fees may apply
3 bd, 2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
For rent - Unit 1A
Listing by: Sovereign Realty NYC
What's special
Large roof deckDining areaEat-in kitchenElectric fireplaceQuiet backyard garden
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Other
- Fireplace
Neighborhood: East Harlem
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Rider's ParadiseBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in New York
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ps 7 Samuel SternGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Manhattan Center for Science & MathematicsGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in New York is currently $3,350 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
Rent in New York has increased by $95 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to 2 Sylvan Ct include Ps 7 Samuel Stern and Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics.
