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  • 279 Saint Nicholas Ave

    New York, NY 10027

    Apartment building
    2-5 beds
    In-unit laundry (W/D)

    Available units

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    Room for rent
    4 bd, 1 ba

    Listing by: June Homes

    90
    Dec 31
    Fees may apply
    $1,375
    Room for rent
    4 bd, 1 ba

    Listing by: June Homes

    125
    Jan 2
    Fees may apply
    $1,580
    Room for rent
    2 bd, 1 ba

    Listing by: June Homes

    80
    Feb 28
    Fees may apply
    $1,610

    What's special

    Flat-screen tvHardwood flooringFurnished common areas

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Freezer
    • Microwave oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer

    Neighborhood: West Harlem

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Rider's Paradise
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in New York

    Ps 154 Harriet Tubman
    Grades PK-5 • 0.3 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    4/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    Teachers College Community School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.2 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    7/10
    Student Progress Rating
    4/10
    Columbia Secondary School
    Grades 6-12 • 0.2 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    9/10
    College Readiness Rating
    7/10
    Student Progress Rating
    1/10

    West Harlem stretches along Manhattan’s upper west side, with the Hudson River to the west and Morningside Heights to the south. The area blends historic brownstones and row houses with apartment buildings, while its streets lead to landmarks such as the Apollo Theater and the Studio Museum in Harlem. Riverside Park offers waterfront paths, recreation areas, and open views; Morningside Park adds steeply layered paths and playgrounds near the neighborhood’s southern edge. Dining and coffee options range from longtime Harlem restaurants to casual cafés, and shopping includes neighborhood storefronts along Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. The West Harlem neighborhood’s median rent is $3,600 per month, with a typical range of $1,375 to $6,595. Subway stations and bus routes connect the area with other parts of Manhattan, while walking and cycling are practical for local trips.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 279 Saint Nicholas Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    279 Saint Nicholas Ave is located at 279 Saint Nicholas Ave in West Harlem, New York, NY. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Maison Harlem, Plowshares Coffee Roasters, and Double Dutch Espresso.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 279 Saint Nicholas Ave?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 279 Saint Nicholas Ave include New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center (0.1 miles away), New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center (0.1 miles away), and Mount Sinai Morningside (0.5 miles away).

    What schools are assigned to 279 Saint Nicholas Ave?

    The schools assigned to 279 Saint Nicholas Ave include Ps 154 Harriet Tubman, Teachers College Community School, and Columbia Secondary School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 279 Saint Nicholas Ave?

    279 Saint Nicholas Ave is located near 6 grocery stores, including Trader Joe's (0.4 miles) and Morningside Park Farmers Market (0.7 miles). Additional shopping options, including Levels Barbershop, are approximately 0.2 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near 279 Saint Nicholas Ave?

    279 Saint Nicholas Ave is located within 0.3 miles of Columbia University School of Social Work, 0.3 miles of Columbia University Apartment Housing, and 0.4 miles of Teachers College, Columbia University.

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