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!!
Apartment for rent
$5,995/moFees may apply
2 Sylvan Ct, # 1A, New York, NY 10035
3beds
1,600sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Deck parking
Central, fireplace
What's special
Electric fireplaceQuiet backyard gardenLarge roof deckDining areaEat-in kitchen
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, dryer, washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Deck
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View, Garden View, Park View, Skyline View
Lot
- Features: Garden, Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry, Park, Roof Deck
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,995$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: East Harlem
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ps 7 Samuel SternGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Manhattan Center for Science & MathematicsGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
