540 E 148th St #1, Bronx, NY 10455
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft

540 E 148th St #1, Bronx, NY 10455

Mott Haven

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
800 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
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About this House

Welcome to your new home. This lovely 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse rental offers a perfect blend of comfort and modern living. With an inviting open layout that features a peninsula kitchen, and ample countertop space, it's ideal for cooking and entertaining. The spacious kitchen boasts sleek marble countertops, adding a touch of elegance to your culinary adventures. You'll appreciate the generous storage space, with a total of three closets, including two walk-in closets, ensuring you have plenty of room for all your belongings. The large and updated bathroom features modern fixtures and ample space for your daily routine. Relax in the spacious living room, perfect for unwinding or hosting friends and family. Both queen-sized bedrooms are bright and airy, equipped with large windows that let in an abundance of natural light. Nestled on a quiet street just steps from St. Mary's Park, you can enjoy the serenity of nature right outside your door. Additionally, the property is conveniently located just a short walk from the 2 and 5 trains at 149th and Third Avenue, making commuting to the city a breeze (25 minutes to Grand Central and 40 minutes to Times Square).. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your new home. Contact us today to schedule a viewing.

- Minimum income of $85,000 required
- 650+ credit score required
- No smoking
- Pet's are okay with an extra $250 cleaning fee due at move in
540 E 148th St #1, Bronx, NY 10455 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment in Mott Haven. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $2,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 13, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,599/month.

Home Details for 540 E 148th St #1

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Comparable Sales for 540 E 148th St #1

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
278 Alexander Ave, Bronx, NY
0.56
Apartment
$1,410,000
10/09/25
1
1
800 sqft
753 1/2 Union Ave, Bronx, NY
0.62
Apartment
$15,000
05/14/26
1
1
4,200 sqft
1171 Forest Ave, Bronx, NY
1.23
Apartment
$651,056
09/17/25
3
1
740 sqft
804 Freeman St, Bronx, NY
1.42
Apartment
$1,062,500
03/06/26
3
1
900 sqft
1234 College Ave, Bronx, NY
1.39
Apartment
$963,500
02/13/26
3
1
1,100 sqft
905 Tiffany St, Bronx, NY
1.07
Apartment
$1,600,000
05/20/26
3
1.5
1,980 sqft
890 Irvine St, Bronx, NY
1.40
Apartment
$811,081
11/14/25
4
1
1,200 sqft
1116 Hoe Ave #1B, Bronx, NY
1.52
Apartment
$100,000
09/29/25
4
1
1,075 sqft
1103 Franklin Ave #12, Bronx, NY
1.06
Apartment
$79,000
10/24/25
1
1
-
1070 Kelly St #1, Bronx, NY
1.27
Apartment
$1,029,000
10/24/25
2
1
-
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Neighborhood Overview

Mott Haven
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What Locals Say about Mott Haven

At least 578 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say car is needed

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say it's quiet

  • 28 % Say parking is easy

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Nicole Soares
    "Good neighbors. Beautiful park, close to the City!"
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  • Chrisrine Mavuma
    "The young generation needs guidance and keep teaching them a lot about the countries history and everything "
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  • Margievirg
    "suburbs asf but has city values , before rush hour commutes are wonderful, at night is wonderful too unless very late"
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  • Aixa Feliciano
    "St Mary’s park has a dog park. The whole park is dog friendly. I walk my own dog there. It’s a great park for just a walk or just to relax and take in the atmosphere."
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  • JAMIILAH MATTHEWS
    "That 90% are great dogs Clean up after the dog And there is plastic bags for dogs near the corners"
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  • Sinerahawa1
    "They like when people respect their dog and they like when people instead of judging them because they have a dog they make the dog feel welcome like humans. "
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  • Astriz
    "Positive: many parks Negative: too much trash and most people don’t pick up after their dogs. Also not many dog friendly places "
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  • Angelic10455
    "It not a bad neighbor it just can become very crowded and I really don’t like taking the train I take a share ride to most of the destinations "
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  • Jcastillo926
    "There a lot of dog walking but some owners don’t pick up after there dogs . The dogs are friendly the owners are sometimes the problem "
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  • Rudy Diaz
    "Not safe at all people contribute to the neighborhood and many new developments but not safe at all "
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  • Shannan Saunders
    "Commute is fine. Easy to get to the 4/5/6. sometimes (not reliable) a building shuttle takes you to the subway. "
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  • Trulia User
    "too many junkies and a school is near by this building had a Crack head living on the first floor the heat was good then it got sold and we lost heat "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy and accessible trains and busses. Not very car friendly. Area is improving over time. Primed for investments "
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  • Trulia User
    "To be careful and be safe. Don't talk to strangers and say no to drugs. don't hangout too late at night "
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  • Trulia User
    "Some dogs, like pitbulls, are walked without their leashes. However, these dogs are well trained and kept close."
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  • Trulia User
    "nothin is special unless you wanna eat some mexican food but besides that this neighborhood is bad nothing else nothing more"
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  • Trulia User
    "lovely nieborhood friendly people school up the avenue all accessible shopping and transit easy travel"
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  • Trulia User
    "Its a beautiful neighborhood . I lived in the area before it is pet friendly. The people are also friendly as well "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice and active place and different peoples from different couples countries lives around. There international market as well "
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  • Trulia User
    "They like it because they feel safe walking in the neighborhood at anytime with their dogs. What they don't like,is there's no dog park. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in this area for years and it's neighborly and eclectic givingbyouva unique experience that enhances the dynamics in which we relate "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not a fantastic neighborhood for kids unless part of a close family. Randals island and St. Mary’s park are both renovated/renovating and beautiful!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Mix races living here , and a whole lot of shopping and dining can be done with families in the neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have Halloween and some people throw parties and every new year almost everyone celebrates also every christmas people get excited. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Don’t let children walk on their own. Or anyone. Please watch your surroundings at all times. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it’s bad and no one should move here if they have the choice. stay away from here please and thank you"
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  • Paloma P.
    "Neighborhood is noise especially during the summer months but the noise level is higher then most areas all year long. This area is ok if your bedroom is to the back of a building. Neighborhood not very clean."
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  • Danny P.
    "Everything is close by, however building is across two huge rats infested. Public housing, no one seems to follow any rules, cleanliness non existence around the neighborhood neighborhood."
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  • Susan F.
    "Fairly quick to get just about anywhere with the 2,4,5 right off 149th and Grand concourse. Can easily get to midtown in 20-25 minutes. Quick 10 minute walk to Harlem "
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  • Brooklyn G.
    "This area is very close to shopping areas and close to transportation. And in my opinion is a very close nit family oriented area."
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  • Jcastillo926
    "Just good for staying indoors . Great new buildings but not safe outdoors. Great Charter schools around the area not public schools "
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  • Yhernandez87
    "Great place if you live in the new “gentrified area” it’s very different. Walking distance from the 6 train. 10 minutes walk-in. To the 4-2 -5 train "
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  • NURA M.
    "DO NOT MOVE HERE. It is loud, people are messy, and nobody has any respect for those who need to sleep. I saw a lady literally throw her plastic cup on the floor. ST Mary's park is nice but its always dirty in the morning because people don't know how to clean up after themselves. Its just all in all a crappy neighborhood to move into. Safe yourself paying over 2 grand a month to live in a "nice" apartment in a bad part of the bronx "
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  • Bryan
    "Neighborhood is very desolate but close to Randall’s island and the city. Its changing more and more as new constructions are coming up every other month. "
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  • Serranoyvanessa83
    "Uh what community events make my neighborhood special? If drug users and drunks gathered by the train station or the bodega count as an event then I guess that’s what makes the community special. "
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  • Ashlie B.
    "Every summer there are festivals and events for kids. Usually there is events that are organized were kids can get free costumes for Halloween and free gifts for Christmas. The neighborhood has its bad but it has a lot of good things for kids to have fun and make memories. The neighborhood definitely never forgets about kids. "
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  • Williamgreen136
    "There are none only a police station in the area there’s no events in this area only highways a lot of drunks homeless people "
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  • Erick N.
    "No events in this neighborhood. The neighborhood needs to get better with community events and crime. "
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  • Pam B.
    "None. There are no community events that I know of. In my area, there are a lot of auto body shops and schools. "
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  • Zaida_cevallos
    "south bronx is a unsafe place for me and my family there are some many NYCHA building and some problems around this area we scare to go around here "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,750
Aug 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,750
Feb 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,450
Jan 31, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,450
Dec 17, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,885

Frequently asked questions about 540 E 148th St #1

  • Is Bronx a buyer's or seller's market?
    Bronx is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Bronx?
    The median sale price in Bronx is $794K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Mott Haven neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Mott Haven neighborhood in Bronx, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Mott Haven, Bronx.
  • What are the closest schools to 540 E 148th St #1?
    The closest schools to 540 E 148th St #1 in Bronx, NY are Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science (Middle/High, rated 4/10), IS 584 (Middle, rated 4/10), Ps 277 (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 8/10).

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