New York Room For Rent - 2 Bedroom apartment for a roommate in Upper West Side (NY-321)

Rent a room in an upwardly mobile New York City neighborhood with this 2-bedroom apartment share in the Upper West Side, Manhattan. Offering fashionable amenities and close proximity to 3 subway lines, this room for rent is perfect for students and single travelers.

Colleges and Universities nearby include: New York Institute of Technology (0.9mi), John Jay College of Criminal Justice (1mi/1.6km), Hunter College (1.2mi/1.9km), Marymount Manhattan College (1.3mi/2km), Barnard College (2mi/3.2km), and the City College of New York (3mi/4.8km).

The 2-bedroom apartment share/room to rent is located on 78th Street & Amsterdam Avenue, on the 2nd floor (considered 1st in Europe) of a classic 5-story prewar brownstone building. An intercom security system is in place in this walk-up building.

Boasting an ideal layout, bedroom 1 (private room) sits on the north side of the house parallel to bedroom 2 (not available) on the south side, and divided by a shared living room, kitchen and bathroom.

Bedroom 1 features convenient amenities such as a desk, bookshelf, cable television and twin bed. One window at the head of the bed faces a backyard. This will serve as your private space.

The rest of the home (living room, kitchen, bathroom) will be shared with roommate. Refined and spacious, it presents parquet floors, exposed brick walls, high ceilings and beautiful contemporary art pieces. Features include a queen-sized convertible sofa bed, breakfast bar/dining table, and a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher for added convenience.

Sitting between Central Park and Riverside Park (overlooking the Hudson River), this apartment in Manhattan’s Upper West Side is centrally located near a hub of attractions, eateries and basic living facilities. Four separate laundromats and a Duane Reade/Pharmacy are just a few steps from the home along Amsterdam Avenue. Listed below are some suggestions of what to check out during your stay:

• American Museum of Natural History: If you’ve never seen this enormous building before, it is a must-visit for your next trip to New York. It holds 45 permanent exhibition halls and over 32 million once-living specimens. Located on Columbus Ave between 77th and 78th Streets. 0.1mi/230m.
• Strawberry Fields in Central Park: Though it is necessary to see all of Central Park, John Lennon-lovers are especially privy to this shrine to the late musician and peace activist, just a short way from where he was shot (The Dakota). Every year on the anniversary of his birthday and death date, fans from across the world gather here to hold candles and sing John Lennon songs. Located on W 77th Street and Central Park West, 0.6mi/1km.
• Shake Shack: Walk down the block to Columbus Ave and West 77th Street to grab a bite of the famous burgers and fries from this popular fast-food joint. 0.2mi/270m.

For getting around Gotham, the nearest subway station is on 79th Street and Broadway (.2 mi/300m from the apartment), serving the local 1 train, which runs down the west side of Manhattan. The B and C lines can also be accessed at the Museum of Natural History (.4mi/700m away), giving you flexible options for your commute!