Manhattan Apartments for Rent near Metroplolitan Museum of Art

200 Water Street promises a front-row seat to the best of New York City living: Outrageous views, an exciting neighborhood and a convenient location that makes it easy to get around and enjoy the city. Designed by famed New York architects, the rental building rises in a simple pattern of green, silver and black. The minimalist, international design carries through with an array of original contemporary artwork and furniture, embellishing the street and sidewalks around the building. You've probably seen 200 Water's famous Grid Clock, which flanks the lobby entrance, in several movies.

The spacious lofts at 135 William are a rare find in downtown Manhattan and offer an ideal combination of raw, light-filled spaces accented by upscale finishes and modern fixtures. These two- to five-bedroom lofts are equipped with fully updated kitchens, stainless steel appliances, marble baths and their own laundry area.

This 16-story building was renovated in 2002 and contains 30 rental apartments.

Thriving in the Financial District, Liberty Plaza is a home that inspires affection. The block's natural boundaries Wall Street, Broadway, and the East River create a unique sense of neighborhood. What sets Liberty Plaza apart? Perhaps it's the well-planned one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts; masterfully crafted from the ground up, they accommodate a comfortable, sophisticated lifestyle for individuals and families.

Even in a neighborhood as rich in NYC history as the Financial District, The Crest stands out. While the apartments for rent at The Crest stand out for their ultra-modern luxuries, The Crest's address at 67 Wall Street has a history that goes back even further than the building's elegant pre-war aesthetics suggest. While 67 Wall Street was once home to Alexander Hamilton's offices and later among the most impressive office spaces on Wall Street, The Crest is now a landmark of a different sort.

75 Wall Street recently converted to condominiums in 2008, now features luxury apartments for rent. 347 apartments occupy floors 13-35 while a 260-room high-end hotel takes up floors 3-12. Residents of 75 Wall are able to enjoy hotel style amenities and services including laundry service, butler service, 24-hour concierge, room service and housekeeping. A Rockwell Group design, the building features numerous layouts, 10-foot ceilings and large windows creating open and airy spaces.

Constructed in 2007, 254 Front Street is an eight-story, 40-unit rental building situated in the heart of South Street Seaport. The exterior structure of the building reflects the district’s historic industrial look, as it encompasses brickwork, large, mahogany windows, and steel and glass awnings. Units range in size from one to five bedrooms, boasting incredible views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge. The building’s location places it among one Manhattan’s most popular attraction sites, with numerous restaurants and shops along the ground floor.