Costas Kondylis has designed many new luxury rental buildings in Manhattan over the past decade, and his distinctive aesthetic stamp has made his name a recognizable and respected brand. So it's saying something that The Anthem may be his most appealing and eye-catching design. Of course, there's more to The Anthem than good looks. With a host of upscale building amenities, apartments for rent in a wide array of sizes and styles, and top-of-the-line fixtures in each available rental unit.

The Anthem's spacious modern lobby giving way to luxurious apartments ranging from cozy studios to sprawling three-bedroom residences, with many homes featuring in-unit washer/dryer, private terraces, corner windows and wood-burning fireplaces. All of apartments for rent at The Anthem feature luminous light maple floors, spacious custom walk-in closets, marble baths and gourmet kitchens fitted with Absolute Black granite countertops and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances. Oversized windows in every unit ensure plenty of natural light, too, and the combination of contemporary form and function makes The Anthem a lovely place to live even before you consider the considerable list of building amenities.

That said, The Anthem's amenities are considerable, even by the high standards of luxury rental apartments in Manhattan. Thanks to 24-hour white glove doorman and porter service, on-site parking and complimentary breakfast for residents, The Anthem has the feel of a luxury hotel in many regards. Even New York City's top hotels can't match the convenience of The Anthem's on-site Abigail Michaels Concierge service, and The Anthem's 8,000-square-foot fitness center is similarly deluxe, offering a state-of-the-art exercise theater and circuit training and Yoga studio, as well as such unexpected extras as personal training and fitness classes and locker rooms equipped with showers and saunas. The residents lounge features a fireplace, large-screen TV, coffee bar and billiards table. The green rooftop garden is a lushly landscaped masterpiece that functions as a private park for residents, albeit one with stellar city views. All in all, The Anthem offers an all-inclusive luxury living experience without match in its neighborhood.

The Anthem's conveniences extend to Murray Hill itself, which offers everything a New Yorker could want within a short walk a diverse array of restaurants, nightlife and retail are all just outside the door. The Anthem is also near a host of mass transit options, it's a short walk to the subway at the 33rd Street stop on the 6, while Metro-North service, the 4 and 5 express trains and 7 train are a short walk north at Grand Central. A striking structure that offers elegant residences and peerless amenities, The Anthem eminently deserves its status as one of the most sought-after no-fee rentals in Murray Hill.